clinging to the wreckage: Happy Thanksgiving...

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

Happy Thanksgiving...

...unless you are a turkey of course when it's a BAD day for you! Except the one that gets pardoned by no-less a person than the President of the USA.

That's right here we are in the middle of the mother-of-all financial meltdowns and Bush is out there on the lawn pardoning a turkey. No, not Cheney you fools, one of the white feathered variety.

You have to love the good 'ole USA don't you??

Supposedly the 'pardoned' bird makes it's way via a first class flight(assisted) to Disney where it is Honorary Grand Marshall of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. And they actually believe this stuff!

Personally I think there is sufficient photographic evidence around to warrant asking some serious questions about the integrity of G.W., and we're not just talking turkey here either folks!

7 comments:

The Bridge Project said...: Hi, Gerry.

At least this isn't the turkey pardoned by Sarah Palin!! Did you see the video of her at the turkey farm in Wasilla? While she was being interviewed, poor turkeys were being slaughtered right behind her - blood everywhere. She, as always, was oblivious!!!

Hope you guys are doing well. See you in February.

Beth Tally; 26 November 2008 at 18:59
Gerry said...: Hi Beth and John

Yes i did see it - what can I say! Have a good holiday see you in 2009

Gerry; 27 November 2008 at 06:01
Una said...: Hi Gerry,

I was going to add my own comment about the turkey pardoned by our homegrown non-presidential turkey ... but the comment was already made, and you did see the video (quel disastre .... as Beth says, she has no clue but she is led by God .... oh dear!). As far as ..."You have to love the good 'ole USA don't you??" .... i don't know - sometimes there are real tears instead of laughter. But, be that as it may, i love the idea of a day in which to give thanks ... thanks for friends, family, health, love, dogs and not being mired in the Congo .... SO,

Happy Thanksgiving to you and Geoffrey!

I hope to see you soonish ....
Love, Una; 27 November 2008 at 14:03
Gerry said...: Hurry back...the inmates are taking over the asylum!!
LOL

G&G; 27 November 2008 at 18:02
Istaboa said...: Now less than half of us Americans are as you describe asshole.
I think in these days we should all work really hard to be kind to each other.
Sorry for the smack. Let's be kind and forgiving.
Istaboa; 29 November 2008 at 21:23
Gerry said...: ...and working on developing a sense of humour! Kiss, kiss!; 30 November 2008 at 07:03
Istaboa said...: Sorry... Must have been the Tequila. I am not normally so outwardly patriotic.
But again I must say that not all of us from America are quite so Bush.

Hope life is good for you folks on the River. We may see you this Spring.

Istaboa; 30 November 2008 at 18:43

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Cuban-style shrimps with rum

100ml rum
few drops tabasco sauce
zest and juice of 1 lime
2tsps worcester sauce
2.5tbso plain flour
pinch of ground cumin
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
24 large shrimp,peeled and deveined
10z butter
80ml olive oil
4 large cloves garlic,crushed
1tbsp chopped parsley
1tbsp chopped coriander(cilantro) leaves

Mix rum,tabasco,lime juice and zest and worcester sauce in a small bowl.
Mix flour with cumin,nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.Dip the shrimp in the mix before cooking.
Melt half butter with half oil in large saute pan, when hot add half garlic and half shrimp. Cook until prawns are pale pink and lightly golden. Lift on serving plate, keep warm. repeat with remaining butter,oil, garlic and shrimp.
Pour rum mix into pan and allow to bubble for a minute or two, stirring.
Mix with parsley and ciltrano.
pour over shrimp and serve with rice as a main dish or alone as a starter.

Delicious!

Caramalised Onion,Fruit and Nut Pilau

2tbsp Ghee
2 large onions, sliced
2tbsp Ghee, extra
1tsp hot chilli powder
1tsp ground black pepper
1/4tsp saffron threads
4 cardamon pods, crushed
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1tsp salt
2 cups basmati rice, washed and drained
4 cups water
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pistachio nuts, shelled

Heat ghee in large pan. Cook the onions until caramelized. Remove from pan.

Add extra ghee and spices to same pan, cook stirring, until fragrant. Stir in salt, rice and onions.

Add water, bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cover until rice is tender and all water has been absorbed.Stir in fruit, cover and stand 5 mins.

Just before serving stir in nuts.

Carrol Shelby's Chili Recipe.

1/4	lb suet or 1/4 cup cooking oil
1	lb beef round steak, coarse chili grind
1	lb beef chuck, coarse chili grind
8	ounces can tomato sauce
12	ounces beer
2	tablespoons crushed red chili peppers
2	medium garlic cloves, minced
1	small onion, finely chopped
1 1/4	teaspoons dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1/2	teaspoon paprika
1 1/2	teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4	teaspoons salt
1/8	teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4	lb monterey jack cheese, grated

Melt suet or heat the oil in a heavy 3-quart (or larger) pot over medium-high heat.
Remove the unrendered suet and crumble meat into the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally. until meat is evenly browned.
Add tomato sauce, beer, crushed red chile, garlic, onion, oregano, paprika, 1 teaspoons of the cumin, and salt. Stir to blend and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding cayenne pepper.
Simmer uncovered 1 hour longer.
Stir in the cheese and the remaining 1/2 teaspoons cumin.
Simmer 1/2 hour longer, stirring often to keep cheese from burning.
I serve the chili with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese to garnish, and warm cornbread on the side.
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