Shells with Tomato, Avocado, and Shrimp

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Many thanks to Ann from Akron, Ohio for these:

Notes Left for the Milkman

"Dear Milkman, I've just had a baby, please leave another one."

"Please leave an extra pint of paralyzed milk."

"Please don't leave any more milk. All they do is drink it."

"Sorry not to have paid your bill before, but my wife had a baby, and
I've been carrying it around in my pocket for weeks."

"Sorry about yesterday's note. I didn't mean one egg and a dozen
pints, but the other way 'round."

"When you leave my milk, knock on my bedroom window and wake me
because I want you to give me a hand to turn the mattress."

"Please knock. My TV's broken down, and I missed last night's
Sopranos. If you saw it, will you tell me what happened?"

"My daughter says she wants a milkshake. Do you do it before you
deliver, or do I have to shake the bottle?"

"Please send me a form for cheap milk, for I have a baby two months
old and did not know about it until a neighbor told me."

"Milk is needed for the baby. Father is unable to supply it."

"From now on please leave two pints every other day and one pint on
the days in between, except Wednesdays and Saturdays when I don't want
any milk."

"My back door is open. Please put milk in 'fridge, get money out of
cup in drawer and leave change on kitchen table, because we want to
play bingo tonight."

"Please leave no milk today. When I say today, I mean tomorrow, for I
wrote this note yesterday... or is it today?"

"When you come with the milk please put the coal on the boiler, let
dog out, and put newspaper inside the screen door. P.S. Don't leave
any milk."

"No milk. Please do not leave milk at No.14 either as he is dead
until further notice."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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In addition to its unusual combination of flavors and textures, this
dish is a cinch to prepare.

Shells with Tomato, Avocado, and Shrimp

3-4 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1-2 large avocados, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 lb (450 g) cooked shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/2 cup (125 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh basil
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 lb (450 g) small shells or other pasta shape, cooked
according to package directions and drained

Combine all ingredients except the pasta in a large bowl and toss to
combine. Add the drained pasta and toss to combine. Serve
immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Nov 4 06:08:01 2004