Chantilly Potatoes

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             FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Anna Welander for this one:

I was sitting in the waiting room of the hospital after my wife had gone
into labor and the nurse walked out and said to the man sitting next to
me, "Congratulations sir, you're the new father of twins!"

The man replied, "How about that, I work for the Doublemint Chewing Gum
Company." The man then followed the nurse to his wife's room.

About an hour later, the same nurse entered the waiting room and
announced that Mr. Smith's wife has just had triplets. Mr. Smith stood
up and said, "Well, how do ya like that, I work for the 3M Company."

The gentleman that was sitting next to me then got up and started to
leave. When I asked him why he was leaving, he remarked, "I think I need
a breath of fresh air. I work for 7-UP."

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             TODAY'S RECIPE
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Humble mashed potatoes are lifted to heavenly heights with a little
whipped cream in this classic French preparation.

Chantilly Potatoes

3 cups (750 ml) mashed potatoes
1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream, whipped until stiff
Salt and white pepper
A pinch of cayenne (optional)
1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Form the potatoes into a mound on an ovenproof platter or baking pan.
Fold together the remaining ingredients and cover the potatoes with the
mixture. Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven until the cheese is melted
and the potatoes are lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Sun Apr 27 18:32:13 2008