Poetry and Potpourri .... September 27 - 28, 2003

9-27-2003 | JustAmy, Mama_Bear and St.Louie1

[JustAmy]

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The Poetry Branch has been in limbo since the prior hostess left FreeRepublic April 15th 2003. We've since learned that said hostess has lost her posting privilege. That being the case, and Jim Robinson having given his ok, I wanted to renew the thread.

FreeRepublic is blessed with many fine poets, and we look forward to seeing their poems posted on FR once again. There were many non-poet FReepers who visited the Poetry Branch for the camaraderie; we hope they will return.

I would like to invite everyone to visit and relax at Poetry and Potpourri. Hopefully you will renew old acquaintances for chatting, sharing jokes, telling stories, posting cartoons, etc. Everyone needs a place to escape from the everyday news, make Poetry and Potpourri that place.

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The Belvedere's Guardian Wolf ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf.

[Mama_Bear]

What on earth are you ladies still doing up? Especially those of you on Eastern Time? LOL

I am calling it a day. I need to post a thread early tomorrow morning, so I better get to bed.

[Jen]

Huh? It's only 2:30 EST on a Friday night! It's not late. (if you're an owl) Good night Mama Bear!

[MistyCA]

LOL! I didn't doubt that for a second! :)

[MistyCA]

Well, you just gotta let the muse guide you, regardless of the time! :)

[MistyCA]

I had fun during the timewarp. It might be fun to do a group warp through verse sometime. :)

[MistyCA]

Goodnight,Lori!

[Jen]

Hey, no worries about that. My muse is worse than my evil twin in terms of getting my attention and directing my behavior! She's like a dang creative drill sergeant. hahahahaha

[JustAmy]

Singin' Hinnies

This fried scone from Northumberland is given its name because it ‘sings’ and sizzles in the pan. In the North, ‘Hinny is a term of endearment used especially to children. Essentially this is one of your granny’s ‘about-a-handful’ recipes.

Serves 8

Plain flour - 225g (8 oz)
Salt - a pinch
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Butter - 50g (2 oz)
Lard - 50g (2 oz)
Sugar - 25g (1 oz)
Currants or sultanas - 75g (3 oz)
Milk - 2-3 tbsp

METHOD

Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together into a bowl, then rub in the butter and the lard until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and fruit and mix to a stiff dough with the milk.

Roll into a ball, then turn out on to a lightly floured surface and flatten into a round cake about 1 cm (½ inch) thick.

Lightly grease and heat a frying pan or griddle and place on it the hinny.

Prick the top lightly with a fork and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.

Serve hot, cut into wedges and spread with butter.

[Mama_Bear]

Mornin' Amy.

Hey, I know why I'm up at 5:25 on a Saturday morning, but why are you up? LOL

It's way too early! I have the Finest Thread posted, so this bear his heading back to bed for awhile. See you after the sun comes up. I'm hoping there will be some Singin Hinnies left to sample. :-)

[JustAmy]

Countess Morphy's Croquettes

These are usefully made from leftover mashed potato and should be very light. Serve with bacon or fried eggs for breakfast.

Serves 4

Butter - 25g (1 oz), or 1 tbsp bacon fat
Milk - 3 tbsp
Plain mashed potato - 225g (8 oz)
Self raising flour - 50g (2 oz)
Salt

METHOD

Beat the butter or bacon fat and milk into the mashed potato, then mix in the flour. Season with a little salt.

Form into little rolls the size and shape of corks and fry until golden brown.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Lori

Who knows why I'm up at this ridiculous hour. Not Me! But since I am, I decided to find something for breakfast. Then, I'll head back to bed for another hour.

[MEG33]

"Music begins to atrophy when it gets too far from dance.Poetry begins to atrophy when it get too far from music"....Ezra Pound is singing my song!

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Meg!

Great to see you this lovely Saturday morning (middle of the night).

Have you had breakfast? The coffee hasn't arrived yet.

[JustAmy]

[dixie sass]

Morning Amy! I just might try those tonight when I get back from Columbia! See y'all later!!!!!

[JustAmy]

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !

Have a cup while you FReep !

And LOL ! to #54 ...

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Dixie ....

I'll see if I can find something for you to drink with those croquettes.

Have a safe trip.

[MEG33]

Ah..Coffee!I got up in the middle of the night,now it's 8am!

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Meekie.
Tell Carl the coffee is just the way we like it.
Hot and strong.