Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Mon, 01 Feb 1999 09:58:04 -0500
Reader Eileen Fitzsimmons sent us this food funny. I think you'll
agree that it scores a perfect 10 on the World Wide Recipes
Groan-O-Meter.
Many people assume that Earl Gray tea got its name by being the
favorite of that English earl. However, it seems that there is a
small town in Wales named Earl Gray where the town's citizens are
getting concerned about the ability of their mayor to continue in
office. The incumbent was initially elected in 1972 and she has run
unopposed in every election since. Unfortunately, her age now hinders
her from getting about. What the citizens are saying is that . . .
the Earl Gray mayor, she ain't what she used to be!
Here is another example of early trans-Atlantic commerce. The avocado
is native to Central America, but was introduced into North America
from Africa, where it was then and still is a popular food crop.
Avocado Stuffed with Smoked Fish (West Africa)
4 hard boiled eggs, peeled
1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
1/2 lb (250 g) smoked whitefish
2 large ripe avocados
Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Rub the yolks of the eggs through a fine strainer and finely chop the
egg whites. Mash the egg yolks and the milk together in a deep bowl.
Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper. Beat in the olive oil, a little
at a time, to form an emulsion. Remove the skin and small bones from
the fish and mix it into the sauce, flaking it with a fork. Add the
chopped egg whites and toss gently to combine thoroughly. Just before
serving, slice the avocados in half and remove the seeds, along with
any discolored parts of the flesh. Divide the fish mixture among the
avocado halves, mounding it slightly. Sprinkle with a little chopped
parsley or cilantro and serve at once. Serves 4.
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