One of a Kind
Oh, my - the best recipe I ever made
will most likely lay in wait for a repeat
as I, not a baker who must follow amounts
religiously to attain angelic perfection...
I just putter in the kitchen
The summer veggies from the co-op,
what ever was uprooted, all take a dive
after being unceremoniously peeled and
chopped; potatoes, carrots, leeks, onion,
peppers of all hues
I sometimes use just water boiled or
boxed stock or my homemade brew
to add some hearty flavor - some garlic
or red pepper flakes or if a sauce I’ll
add some nutmeg
There is one dessert though that I
do make just for traditions sake -
and though I’ve read it can be baked,
I still (the only thing I) fry are the shells
for Cannoli
As it is a time consuming endeavor
I tend to only make it every other year -
the last time I made them I even dipped
the shells in melted chocolate - and
added pistachio nuts
While the kitchen is not my favorite room
I do manage to get by - and often I will hear
from my family a wistful sigh because they
know that if they’ve eaten something good
it was most likely one of a kind
©JP/davh
