Irish Cabbage and Bacon

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to George in Poughkeepsie for sharing this with us:

The Bachelor Diet

Monday
Breakfast - Who can eat Breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some
toothpaste while brushing your teeth. Lunch - Send your secretary
out for six "gutbombers" - those little hamburgers that used to cost a
dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of
chili, a soft drink and have her stop on the way back for a family size
bottle of Maalox. Afternoon Snack - Drink the Maalox. Dinner - Six
pack of beer and Kentucky fried chicken three-piece Dinner, don't
eat the coleslaw.

Tuesday
Breakfast - Eat the coleslaw. Lunch - Go to the office vending machine
and put ninety five cents in and close your eyes, push a button and
eat whatever comes out swallowing it whole to prevent nausea. Dinner -
Four tacos and a pitcher of Sangria at El Flasho's.

Wednesday
Breakfast - Stomach couldn't handle breakfast after a night at El Flasho's.
Lunch - Rolaids and a coke. Dinner - Drop in at a married friends house
and beg for scraps.

Thursday
Breakfast - Order out for pizza. Lunch - Your secretary is out sick, check
Mondays gutbomber sack for leftovers. Dinner - Go to a bar. Ask the
bartender for extra olives.

Friday
Breakfast - Eggs, sausage and an English muffin at McDonalds. Eat the
Styrofoam plate and leave the food. It tastes better and it's better for you.
Lunch - Skip Lunch, Fridays are murder. Dinner - Steak, medium-rare,
baked potato and asparagus. Don't eat the asparagus, nobody really
likes asparagus.

Saturday
Breakfast - Sleep through it. Lunch - Ditto. Dinner - Steak, well done,
baked potato, and Brussels sprouts. Don't eat the Brussels Sprouts. Take
them home and plant them in a hanging basket.

Sunday
Breakfast - Three Bloody Mary's and a Twinkie. Lunch - eat lunch? And
waste a good buzz? Dinner - Chicken noodle soup. Call home and ask
about renting your old room.

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Nothing says "Irish food" like potatoes... except for cabbage, that is.
Here is a traditional preparation that's hard to beat.

Cabbage and Bacon

1 large or 2 small cabbages
8 - 12 slices bacon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 allspice berries
About 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock

Cut the cabbage in half and boil for 15 minutes in salted water.
Drain and soak in cold water for 1 minute, then drain well and chop
coarsely. Line the bottom of a casserole with half the bacon strips,
then put the cabbage on top and add the seasonings. Add enough stock
to barely cover, then put the remaining strips of bacon on top. Cover
and simmer over low for 1 hour, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Serves 6 to 8.
Received on Wed Oct 5 07:58:37 2005