Monday, December 12, 2005

"Here's something that will make you smile..."

Someone sent this funny story to me the other day and I thought it would make you smile so I'm sharing it with you here....besides it has something to do with cooking.

"The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies & Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times he still was a crusty old man & was considered a roll model for millions. Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes. If this made you smile for even a brief second, please rise to the occasion and take time to pass it on and share that smile with someone else who kneads it."

Back to regular programming tomorrow,

Editor

Honey Mustard Dressing

Oh Man, I can't believe I left out cole slaw for the sides to go with my all-time favorite food yesterday. I should be flogged. A good recipe for the slaw can be found here.

Onward.

A few days ago, I told you that some of the recipes in the cookbook are named after people for one reason or another. There's a honey mustard recipe in there. It's quite good and only has three ingredients.

I have another one. It's supposed to be a knock-off of a national chain's recipe for honey mustard. I'll give you the recipe as I have it. I've had it and like it and so does the individual that has his namesake in the cookbook.

If you'd like to know which chain, leave a comment or something and I'll let you know which one.

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • a pinch of paprika
  • a pinch of salt

Combine them in bowl and whisk until well blended.

It makes about a cup.

Have a great day,

The Editor