Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Wed, 16 Jun 1999 09:38:57 -0400
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Thanks to Robert in Phoenix for this food funny about a linguistically
challenged old fellow. No, it's not about me.
After many years of trying, the Russian family was finally able to
bring grandpa to America to live with them. The old gentleman could
only speak Russian. Each day when the family members were at work
grandpa would spend his time in the park, walking, watching the
children play, feeding the ducks a few crumbs he brought along, etc.
So that he would be able to get a little something to eat, when he
wanted it, they taught him to say, "apple pie, coffee." Each day he
would go into the nearby deli, climb on a stool at the counter and say
to the counterman, "apple pie, coffee." This worked well for him
until one day he decided that he just couldn't take another piece of
apple pie. So, the family taught him to say, " Ham sandwich, coke."
He went to the park the next day looking forward to being able to
order a ham sandwich in stead of apple pie. Smiling to himself, he
climbed onto the stool at the counter and waited his turn. When the
counterman asked for his order he proudly said, "Ham sandwich, coke."
To which the counterman asked, "White or rye?" -- pause-- "Apple pie,
coffee."
::::::::::::::::::::::::::: TODAY'S RECIPE ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Chef Dennis J. Shakan of the Tall Timber in Durango, Colorado gets
credit for this dish. He recommends it as a side dish to any grilled
fowl or meat, so keep this recipe in mind next time you grill some
steaks.
Creamed Corn and Cilantro
Adapted from "Cooking with Colorado's Greatest Chefs,"
Westcliffe Publishers, Inc., 1995
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1565791274/worldwiderecipes
1 tsp (5 ml) butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper (or to taste), finely chopped
1 poblano pepper, peeled and diced,
or 1 tsp(5 ml) commercially prepared chili powder
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine or water
2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream
4 cups (1 L) corn
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
Combine the butter, shallots, jalapeno, poblano or chili powder, and
garlic in a medium saucepan and cook over moderate heat until the
shallots are soft but not browned. Add the wine and continue cooking
until reduced by half. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for
about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Serves 6 to 8.
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