Salford 19 September 2019
#fowc #nebulous
Noted – you’re in a bit of a haze over this…but
every cloud has its silver lining
born out of a culinary experiment that went amiss
up to the adding of the popping candy, everything
looked fine – till the batter mix leaped
out of the pan and landed on the ceiling
up you look, as a cosmic array appears above
should you leave it there ? or clean it up ? – That’s up to you.
#Fowc #Raw
Really – eating some things just taken out of the ground ?
Avoid doing it at all cost…even carrots need a
Wash before you start eating them
Reality is – not cooking them – keeps the nutrients
And also the Vitamins and Minerals
While they might taste nicer cooked – they’re better this way
Root Vegetables, need a little preparation
And fruit from the tree can just be picked while ripe
While meat and fish – need some attention from the chef
In response to https://patriciasplace.me/2019/07/24/in-other-words-improvise/
Late night concoction
Brought together from an idea
Leftover pasta brought back to life in a pan
with butter, onions, pesto and carrot
Served up for lunch in a bowl
#Fowc #Kitchen #Spill
Some say “You can’t cry over spilt milk”
put into context – when that milk
is in a chocolate pudding – and its
landed on the kitchen floor – tears will flow as
lapping it up – instead of you – is your pet pussycat
#FOWC #Battery
Built from the farmers imagination
A number of hens laid a dozen eggs each
The effort was stored in tiny little cells
Then used to power the cooker that
Each egg was cooked on
Revolutionary! cried the farmer
Yelping as he consumed the hot fried eggs
Food…..or should I say Foooood!
I could be some time with this particular part of the challenge !(sic)
I mean where to begin – I’m a bit of a foodie. I enjoy my food – not just the meats but the pasta and vegetables as well. Christmas time sees a smorgasbord of delights, from Spiced Ham to cheesy pasta bakes – not forgetting of course Christmas pudding and Battenburg Cake
My Nephews are partial to a bit of Jelly and custard at Christmas, and for the adults aside from the Christmas pud, there’s usually the Content for a trifle on the go. But this year they helped make something really special – a tray of gingerbread men…now I don’t know if any of them escaped the Christmas table but one or two of them definitely did a disappearing act…
Salford 21st December 2018
Expectant faces watched as
Mum and dad mixed the ingredients in a bowl
And as the mix formed and rolled out on the table
Eager hands aimed to create a family
Out of gingerbread
Dad looked smaller than mum
Whilst James loomed over his little brother
But all were smiling
As they took their place
On the branches of the family Christmas tree
Masterpiece
Made from the finest beef
And vegetables fresh from the north of england
Something stupendous has been prepared
Transforming the ingredients into something that
Excites the tastebuds, as meat and potato dance
Round the pan with carrots and leeks
Pepper, salt and herbs
In a tango to
Excite the senses
Coming together on the plate…a dish
Everyone will enjoy
the triangle a simple one
heat air and fuel
started by a little spark
amongst the smallest of shavings
Little flame eating
everything around it
kept at bay
by logs and bricks
Starting off slowly
the flames begin to grow
dining on everything near it
apart from the Billy can above
bread on a green stick
changes with the dancing flames
from dough to delight in seconds
with help from the makeshift grill
smells of the barbecue
rise in the air
as backwoods sausages
add fuel to the flames
light and warmth
dancing slowly in the moonlight
till all that are left
are the glowing impish coals
staff of life
the end of life
for the fire that maintained life
Round the campfire circle
Crafting a dessert, is a bit of a magic trick
Oranges sliced and pineapples diced get laid in a dish, and
Next comes the syrup and then the batter, before the dish is covered in foil
Just before the dish is put in the oven – four holes are made to let out steam
Until its time – for it to be turned upside down and
Royally presented to all sat at the table
Excited little ones ask – can i have custard with mine ?
