Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Sun, 10 Oct 1999 07:23:40 -0400
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FOOD FUNNY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
I know I have run this food funny before, but it is so cute I took a
chance that some of you haven't seen it, and the rest of you don't
remember it. Thanks to reader Steven for sending it in.
An older couple visited the doctor because they were concerned about
their memory loss. The doctor assured them that they were not that
bad, and said that many people, including himself, tend to forget
things. He recommended they start writing things down so they don't
forget as often, as he does himself.
That night the man was going to the kitchen and asked his wife if she
would like anything. She said "some vanilla ice cream please," but
added, "do you need to write it down?" He said "I think I can
remember vanilla ice cream." Then she said, "OK, then I'll have some
chocolate syrup on it too. Now do you need to write it down?" He
said "no, I can remember vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup!"
Then she said, "OK, then I also want some whipped cream. Now do you
need to write it down?" Totally frustrated, the man said "no, I can
remember vanilla ice cream, with chocolate syrup and whipped cream,"
and proceeded to the kitchen.
After working in the kitchen for a few minutes, he returned and handed
his wife a plate of ham and eggs. The wife looked at him with a very
frustrated expression. So the husband asked, "now what's the matter?"
The wife looked at the plate, and in frustration said "where's my
toast!?"
::::::::::::::::::::::::::: TODAY'S RECIPE ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
We wrap up our "All-American" theme this week with this recipe that
makes an excellent holiday gift. You may make the up to three weeks
in advance, and they actually improve with age. You can safely
double, triple, or even quadruple the recipe depending on how many
people you want to share these with.
Bourbon Balls
2 cups (500 ml) fine vanilla wafer or Graham cracker crumbs
1 cup (250 ml) powdered (confectioner's) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) finely ground pecans or walnuts
3 Tbs (45 ml) cocoa powder
3 Tbs (45 ml) light or dark corn syrup
1/4 cup (60 ml) bourbon, rum, or any whisky
1/4 tsp (1 ml) cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground nutmeg
Cocoa and/or powdered sugar for coating
Combine the crumbs, sugar, nuts, cocoa, corn syrup, bourbon, cinnamon,
and nutmeg in a mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. Roll into balls
about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter and roll in cocoa powder or powdered
sugar to coat the outside. Store in an airtight container for at
least one week, and up to three weeks. Makes about 30 balls.
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