Vidalia Onion Casserole

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            FOOD FUNNY
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This one has been making the rounds on the internet for years, and it's a
bit long, but what the heck, I like it. Thanks to reader Pat Cahill for
sending it to us.

Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it. Don't waste
them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your
heart will not make you live longer. That's like saying you can extend the
life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn.
  And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an
efficient
mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat
chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy
vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily
allowance of vegetable slop.

Q: Is beer or wine bad for me?

A: Look, it goes to the earlier point about fruits and vegetables. As we
all know, scientists divide everything in the world in to three categories:
animal, mineral, and vegetable. We all know that beer and wine are not
animal, and they are not on the periodic table of elements, so that only
leave one thing, right? My advice: Have a burger and a beer and enjoy your
liquid vegetables.

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body, and you have body fat, your ratio is one to
one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise
program?

A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain? Good.

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: You're not listening. Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In
fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad
for you?

Q: What's the secret to healthy eating?

A: Thicker gravy.

Q: Will sit-ups prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should
only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans - another vegetable! It's the best
feel-good food around.

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about
food and diets. Have a cookie... flour is a veggie! One more thing... when
life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt.

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Reader Benny nominated this recipe but didn't include any comments along
with it. The original came from Cindy Clark of Michigan back in April, 2002
along with the following introduction:

I LOVE this casserole. I am an onion freak! And Vidalias are my favorite
(another good reason to move to Georgia). I would call this a savory
dish. This is actually an old Amish or Shaker recipe. I suppose you could
substitute fake butter and fat free sour cream in this recipe but then it
just wouldn't be the same.

Vidalia Onion Casserole
Serves 4 to 6.

Tender, sweet Vidalia onions make for a rich, luscious casserole.

4 Vidalia or other sweet onions
1/4-cup butter
1/4-cup sour cream
3/4-cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 butter-flavored crackers, crushed

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 1-quart baking dish with butter. In a large
skillet, saute onions in butter until tender over medium heat. Remove from
heat; stir in sour cream. Spoon half of onions into prepared dish;
sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining onions and cracker crumbs. Bake
uncovered 20 to 25 minutes.
Received on Wed Mar 17 09:46:24 2004