Butterflies
Some friends of mine recently received a food processor as a gift, and they were wondering what to make with it. I suggested mayonnaise, since homemade mayo is always tasty, but they weren’t so excited about that. Another good suggestion is cashew-nut butter or almond butter; the texture is just like peanut butter, but the flavor is amazingly rich.
Every time I think of peanut butter, I remember this one episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood where he made peanut butter. Or, at least, he tried to make peanut butter. His operating premise was that the name “peanut butter” was based on the actual ingredients for peanut butter. So, he threw a bunch of peanuts into a bag, added a stick of butter, and then proceeded to bash the crap out of it. The result wasn’t exactly peanut butter. I distinctly remember the scene - that big traffic light and the aquarium… I seem to recall him saying, “Well that didn’t work very well…”
I am glad that Mr. Rogers never tried to make butterflies.
March 4th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Donnie, you crack me up. Maybe your friends could make a tasty squash soup (http://www.donniepinkston.net/pages/cooking-notes/butternut-squash-soup/) with their new food processor. You should come visit me and we should do some cooking.
March 4th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
That soup is good. I have to make more again. It’s even better with roasted garlic.
A few days ago I made some pasta with a creamy mushroom and sundried tomato sauce. When I cook, food disappears so quickly.
March 7th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
That’s the funniest thing I’ve ever heard.