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Franke's Fun Food Facts
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/Bonus Conspiracy Theory
Note:
While busy taking photos Friday for "Blog Bunch" Merchandise, I forgot
to take photos of Erwin with a guest demonstrator, plan to have them
back here here next Sunday...
Welcome to the regular
Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that Angleton's Own
Crazy Blind Artist "Mr Entertainment" Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably don't know,
to the folks attending the Friday MikeyWear Brunches, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about, well, 1st another intro...
It
has come to our attention that our majority audience consumes the flesh
of sentient creatures (eats meat). Despaite our profound depths of
revulsion, disgust, and enmity, we present as an enlightened act of
charity this houshold hint entitled...
The Worm Turns - Fluke
Free In A Fortnight! (AKA: Pumpkin Seeds)
Eat raw pumpkin seeds several times for seven days. It shall expel worm.
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
"You are what you eat" - Axiom
The
seeds of Curcubbita Pepo (Pumpkin, Squash) are listed by Naturopath
John Lust as Antithelmintic. Distinguished from Vermifuge (which kills
worms), Antithelmintics but dislodge and expel parasite, allowing for live collection...
Carnivorism
inherently risks parasitism. Though not the only vector of
transmission, ingestion of flesh may result in contracting such
organisms as pinworm, hookworm, tapeworm, roundworm, shigella,
trichonella, ad nauseum.
Hookworm may also be contacted by
woulnd exposure to the adult form. A common means of infection is the
practice of walking barefoot through pasturage.
Primary identification of intestinal parasitism is through microscopic examination of the stool.
Eating fleas is a common source of tapeworm.
A parasitised mother transmits round worm congenitally as well as through her milk.
Pasteurization
of foodstuffs will preclude most (though not all) forms of parasitism.
However, as the culture encourages food preparation by unwashed
adolesents, proper temperatures and duration often are unachieved.
A
common observation of humans parasitized is a hard pronounced swelling
of the upper abdomen. The condition is not to be confused with Bubbah's
fat soft gut" (known as Dunlop's disease, where Bubbah's gut dun lopped
over his belt).
Older cold-blooped creatures (grouper or jewfish
being notorious) often harbor shiggella). The disease thereby
contracted from ingestion is called "shigellosis."
Especially
when fed diseased carcasses (a practice still common), pigs can
contract trichonella organisms. When their flesh is in turn eaten,
humans may develop trichonosis. The adult stage eventually forms cysts
in the muscle tissue of the host, leading to weakness and death. There
is no known cure (see addendum).
Bonus Conspiracy Theory:
According to inside souces from the local Vegetarian Society, research
and development is perfecting a marketable weight-loss program known as
"The Seven Day European Tapeworm Wonder-Diet." As it does not
constitute drug nor device, it is unregulated by the FDA.
Addendum:
A Dr Hulda Clarke claims that a repeated 1 second application of a
direct current square wave (with positive offset at frequencies between
1 & 50,000 kilohertz) will destroy pathogen, her claims remain
unsubstantiated.
And now, I'm off
to the flea market, will be back online and start catching up here
later this afternoon, hope everyone has a Wonderful Week, take care and
God Bless.....Mikey
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts +Bonus Conspiracy Theory +Bonus Joke w/ Eric, James, & Nancy
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist "Mr Entertainment" Erwin Franke, who
although looks like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth
of knowledge to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably don't know,
to the folks attending the Friday Weekly Journal (Micheal's newest
endeavor) Brunches, and also provide demonstrations, then on
Sundays I will share those facts and photos of his
demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So
now that we have the intro of the way, to help deal with the incident
that happened while he was writing his facts about Nice Cream at brunch
three weeks ago, Erwin asked to write a 2nd intro to this Food Facts,
so...
Reeling though we are from our Fine City's destruction of the Temple Garden, we proudly present remnant produce as...
The Grapes Of Wrath!
How to Eat A Grape
Insert
a hardwood 14 to 18 inch hardwood cutting up to the depth of the second
bud in Garden Soil, Water well and evenly while cutting roots. Feed and
train to it's second year when it blooms. Wait for four months. Pick
grape, put in mouth, and eat (Peon Labor Optional).
 
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts..
Grapes
are among the oldest of cultivars. The Grapes cultivated in North
America are of three distinct types: Vitis Vinifera (the Old World
Grape originating in the Caucasus), Vitis Labrusca (the Fox Grape
native to eastern North America), and Vitis Rotundifolia (the Muscadine
indigenous to the Sothern United States).
Ancient Greeks first
dried Grapes into Raisins. Dehydrated, they were then brewed into wine.
The process yielded a thick and sweet libation which first needs be
watered to serve. Known as "Fallonian," the much fabled wine is
available to this day.
Lacking bunching characteristics,
Muscadines are harvested by spreading a cloth and jarring the vine -
collecting the fallen fruit. Such produce must be employed immediately
for table use. The fruit is best hand picked.
Although a "Green
Thing" and legitimated by Gen 1:29, Grapes are Kosher only if grown by
observant Jews. Pagans often sacrificed Grape to their own Gods, making
the vines themselves unclean to Jehovah.
The European Wine
Industry suffered a 19th Century collapse due to Phylloxera, a bacteria
transmitted through Grape Roots by the immature form of a Flea Beetle.
The botanist Meyer spared Europe ruination by discovering
beetle-resistant root stalks native to Texas. All European Vinery is
now on Suca Pierce's disease-resistant stock.
Sherry and Port
are fortified wines. As such, no distinction of vintage years is
maintained. Amontillado, famed by Poe, is a Spanish Sherry.
Grapes are naturally rich in Anti-Oxidant fibre and Pectin - a jelling agent.
Bonus Conspiracy Theory:
According to inside sources from the local Vegetarian Society, slush
funds are boosted by marketing Dried Grape Vines to the children of
meat eaters. Free of prohibition, it is proffered as their
"Grandfather's First Smoke."
Bonus Joke: What's Purple & sinks ships? Moby Grape!
Hmmm, grapevine was my first smoke...
Please
take a little time to remember why folks will be having BBQ and blowing
off fireworks this Tuesday, and with the emergency vehicles busy to
handle fires that will inevitably happen, as well as more than the
usual number of folks on the road who have been drinking, please be
extra careful if you are out and about that evening...
And one last thing, although it has not been changed at MikeyWear.Com yet (getting some sleep first), contributions from the profits of MikeyWear going to Louisiana Capital Area Red Cross (Baton Rouge, LA) and Star of Hope Mission (Houston, TX) to help aid the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita has been extended through the month of July, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts +Bonus Conspiracy Theory +Bonus Joke w/Nancy
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist "Mr Entertainment" Erwin Franke, who
although looks like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth
of knowledge to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably don't know,
to the folks attending the Friday MikeyWear Brunches, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in his...
WELFARE GRAVY TRAIN
 
1/2 cup Oil, 1 cup Flour
1/4 tsp Salt, 1 quart Soy Milk
Kitchen Bouquet
In
heavy skillet, heat oil to a medium high heat. Sift in Flour, stirring
constantly. Reduce to a medium heat & brown Flour into a Roux. Add
Soymilk, dissolving the Roux. Reduce heat & simmer until thickened.
Season with Salt. Adding Kitchen Bouquet yields a Brown Gravy.
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
The
primary ingredient in many cuisines is often a flavoured Grease.
Tex-Mex Hill Country Cooking is no exception. The fat imparts a
conditioned mouth-feel & nine calories per gram. Grease is often
referred to as a "comfort food."
Fat may be directly stored in the body or digested by breaking the molecule into a sugar.
Wavy
Gravy is not a food product. Wavy Gravy is a 1960's stand-up comic
famed for his performance at Woodstock. Contemporary to such as Marshal
Effron and Paul Reisner, Wavy Gravy may still be found transmitting
over Radio Pacifica stations WBAI and KPFA.
Lumpy Gravy is not a food product. It is a Zappa album.
Bile performs a cleansing function in the digestion of fats, essentially soaping out residues.
The
main ingredient of Kitchen Bouquet is Caramel. When sugar is heated
(particularly in the presence of Protein) flavour esters form. Cooking
the Flour into a brown Roux achieves Caramelization and implants colour
& flavor.
Bonus Conspiracy Theory:
According to inside sources from the local Vegetarian Society,
Infiltration Shock Troop Chefs are substituting pan drippings with
Olestra, an indigestible vegetable fat. By the time the clientele have
finished their Crown Rib Roast, they are plagued with embarrassing
squirts.
Bonus Joke:
Hoping to sauce their matrimony, she reclined into a boat of Gravy.
When presented with the dish, good husband gave one look and queried
"What, Leftovers Again?"
Forgot to mention on the updates post that Micheal and his wife will soon be starting online, The
Angleton Danbury Weekly Journal, I asked Micheal if that meant he was
ready to take back over at the Flying S on Fridays and he said "Not
Yet," also not mentioned is that one of Micheal's old Observer Business
partners is supposed to be (don't have a confirmation) starting an
Angleton Advocate print newspaper on Wednesday, I am ready for either
or both, because I don't care to be going into Angleton City Council
Meetings (next one this Tuesday) as the only "Media in Town."
So anyway, you
can meet "Mr Entertainment" Erwin Franke in person at the MikeyWear
Brunches, 10am-Noon CT on Fridays at the Flying S on Highway 35 in
Angleton, home of the Catfish Friday Buffets that start at 11am CT, all
that can make it are welcome to attend and maybe even (if they dare!) help Erwin with his demonstration for Sunday's Feature on this blog, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Franke's Fun Gardening Facts +Bonus Conspiracy Theory +Bonus Joke w/Micheal, Jeanie, & Charlie
Welcome
to a little bit unusual Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will
find that Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist "Mr Entertainment" Erwin
Franke, who although looks like, well, you can see what he looks like,
has a wealth of knowledge to share about food...
He
usually shares facts about food, that most folks probably don't know,
to the folks attending the Friday MikeyWear Brunches, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays I share those facts
and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
However,
while Erwin was writing his facts about last week's "Nice Cream" at the
Flying S, the City of Angleton was performing it's annual mowing and
pruning of his Temple (what he calls his home) Grounds...
Now
while a number of Erwin's neighbors considers his Temple Grounds a
major eyesore, Erwin thinks of it as a natural wildlife refuge, and it
really looks like one before the City of Angleton gets hold of it, as
you can see by the photo on this mug...
(Note: per Erwin's request, I will be taking all of his commisions from sales of his merchandise and splitting them between NACER.org and the Brazoria County Humane Society)
So anyway, a week later was still very distraught, but he did bring some leftover "Nice Cream" to share at the Flying S...
 
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in his...
Blooming Mad Garden Tonic
But 1st, a commentary by Erwin...
In
honour of our 10th destruction of Temple Grounds, we were to present a
recipe for Napalm entitled "Let Them Eat Flaming Death" (Editor's
Note: Erwin behaved himself this year and didn't do anything to get
himself arrested, like run naked through City Hall).
However, Mr. Mikey informs us that such knowledge would be an
inappropriate sharing. This having been said, and in furtherange of
Global harmony and Civility, we present a simple garden recipe for
feeding plants of all sorts.
1 can Beer
1 can soda water (no diet)
1 cup Clear Amonia
2 oz Dish Soap
Mix
with 40 gallons Water and freely apply. Will function as a foliar feed.
A 40 gallon hose end sprayer is perfect. Apply freely up to twice a
week.
And Now For Erwin's Gardening Facts...
Plants
require proper nutrition. The recognized macronutrients are Nitrogen,
Phosphorous, Potassium, and Chlorine. Micro-Nutrients include Boron,
Molybnium(sp?), Iron, Calcium, Zinc, and Magnesium.
Acid rain
devastates plant growth by inhibiting Magnesium uptake. A foliar
feeding of Epsom Salts (1/2 tsp Magnesium Sulfate to a gallon of water)
can correct deficiency.
Alkaline soils bind Iron inducing chlorosis. A foliar feeding of 1 tbs Molasses per gallon water will supply the needed Ferrics.
Plants
can directly absorb nutrients through the leaf. Epiphytes such as
Bromeliads absorb nutrition exclusively from the atmosphere.
While some Orchids are Epiphytic, many are parasitic., feeding directly from the host tree.
The
Blooming Mad Garden Tonic provides nutrition in several ways. The
Amonia provides nirogen, the soda provides Sugar, and the beer provides
enzymes. The Tonic promotes both plant growth and the soil's microbial
activity.
Legumes maintain a symbiosis with Bacteria. Lodged in
root nodules, bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen in soluble form, thus
providing host and soil with nutrient.
Bonus Conspiracy Theory:
According to Erwin's inside sources from the local Vegetarian Society,
a secret recombinate DNA program has been instituted to alleviate world
hunger. By activating latent genome coding for organized chloroplasts,
humans will be able to photosynthesize. Not only will people be able to
eat by sunning, they will have a choice of body colour, red, green, and
yellow being the colours of Chlorophyl.
Bonus Joke: What's the Difference between a poet and a Cucumber? - Poets are already pickled.
Hope everyone has a Wonderful week, take care and God Bless......Mikey
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts +Bonus Conspiracy Theory w/Jeanie
First
thing, other than some soreness after overdoing it a little when the
Grandkids came over today, Debbie's knee is healing very well, we would
like to once again thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers...
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist "Mr Entertainment" Erwin Franke, who
although looks like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth
of knowledge to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday MikeyWear Brunches, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in his...
"Nice" Cream!
(Note: Erwin's demonstration this week
was at Jeanie's house after Friday's brunch)
1 lb Soft Tofu, 2 quarts Soy Milk
1/4 cup Oil, 2 cups Sugar
1/8 tsp Salt, 2 tbs Vanilla
Blend All Ingredient, pack and freeze.
Variations:
Bananas may be used in addition to or instead of Tofu. Nut and Rice
Milk are also acceptable. Fruit may be freely added, as you can see
above, Erwin added Strawberries.
Contrasting with the traditional recipe:
6 Raw Eggs, 1 quart Heavy Cream
1 quart Whole Milk, 2 cups Sugar
2 tbs Vanilla, 1/8 tsp Salt
 
Jeanie Likes the "Nice" Cream!
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
Lactose
intolerance actually results from an inability to produce the Enzyme
Lactase. Without Lactase, Milk Sugar remains indegestable. Blood types
B and AB retain an aduct ability to produce Lactase. Blood types O
& A do not.
Ice Cream is a Colloid.
Traditionally
employing Raw Egg is no longer a sound practice, as the USDA estimates
90 percent of all commercial eggs to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Commercial Ice Cream is Pasteurized.
Milk production requires an
annual gestation. The Average commercial duration of a milk cow is
seven years. Minus the one bred as replacement, the other six calves
are typically sent to slaughter. The veal industry is inextricably
linked to dairy.
The Ice Cream Cone was invented at the St Louis
World's Fair. It was an edible substitute to dishes which were
difficult to wash and supply in short order.
Bonus Conspiracy Theory:
According to Erwin, his inside sources at the local Vegetarian Society
say that resistant strains of Bacteria are being introduced into the
native cuisine by suicide shock-troop short order chefs.
Have
been so overwhelmed with adding the "Marketing With A Microscopic
Budget" Museum and Gift Shop and the Blog Bunch Merchadise projects to
my already busy schedule that I didn't get much done at all this last
week, but getting things organized to start going full speed ahead
again, hope everyone has a really Great Week, take care and God
Bless.....Mikey
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts +Bonus Joke w/Jeanie & Charlie
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist "Mr Entertainment" Erwin Franke, who
although looks like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth
of knowledge to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday MikeyWear Brunches, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in his...
Fowl-Free Egg Salad!
1 lb extra firm Tofu
1 tsp Curry, 1 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Cumin, Pinch of Salt, Nayo Mayo
Garnish (Nuts, Celery, Pepper, relish) as desired
Drain & crumble Tofu. Add Spice and Salt, stirring to mix. Add Nayo Mayo and Garnish to liking. Refrigerate and serve.
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
Soy
is an important source of Phyto-Estrogens along with the Mexican Yam.
Combined with the flower Turnera (Phyto-Progesterone), such diet can
restore hormonal balance a prevent disease (heart attack, stroke, and
female complaint).
Curry is not a singular spice, but a mixture
varying by locale. Turmeric, Cumin, Fenugreek, and Peppers are common
elements. Madrass curry is a somewhat hotter version.
The USDA
estimates 90f egg production and 1 in 2 chicken carcasses are
contaminated with salmonella. Typically non-fatal, such cases of food
poisoning are often misdignosed as cold or flu.
Battery caged Hens are so restricted in space, beaks are amputated to prevent canabalism.
Not
only are antibiotics administered to flock as Prophylaxis, but also to
induce rapid weight gain. Such ubiquitous use has lead to resistant
strains of bacteria.
A classic Chinese recipe calls for Jellied Chicken Feet in Black Bean sauce.
Hindu cosmology declares the Universe to be a Cosmic Egg.
Bonus Joke:
We all know the chicken crossed the road to get to the other side, so
why did the punk rocker cross the road? Because he was stapled to the
chicken!
And here's some big news...
Erwin now has his own mug!!!!
More "Mr Entertainment" Erwin Franke Merchandise will be added as the week progresses, and per Erwin's request, I will be taking all of his commisions from sales of his merchandise and splitting them between NACER.org and the Brazoria County Humane Society...
You
can meet "Mr Entertainment" Erwin Franke in person at the MikeyWear
Brunches, 10am-Noon CT on Fridays at the Flying S on Highway 35 in
Angleton, home of the Catfish Friday Buffets that start at 11am CT, all
that can make it are welcome to attend and maybe even (if they dare!) help Erwin with his demonstration for Sunday's Feature on this blog...
Deb
wants to once again thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers,
hope everyone has a really great week, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
Monday, May 29, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts +Bonus Conspiracy Theory w/Ralph
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in his...
Nayo Mayo Dip Sticks
 Vegetable Sticks En CrueNayo MayoSpice of choice
Dish Nayo Mayo & top with Spice. Dip Raw Vegies & eat Cholesteral Free!
Nayo Mayo
1/2 cup Soy or Rice Milk
1/2 tsp Dry Mustard
1/4 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Sugar
3 tbs Vinegar
1 Cup Olive or Canola Oil
In
blender combine Milk, Sugar, Salt, Mustard, & Vinegar. While
Blending, pour sufficient oil to solidify & seize colloid. Pack,
chill, and serve...
  Ralph moved to Angleton from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
and attends the Observer Breakast when he's not working...
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
Olive
& Canola Oils are Monounsaturated Fats. The Ornish diet has
clinically demonstrated that a diet rich in such oils reverses heart
desease.
Coconut Oil is a Saturated Fat. However, it does not seem to be destructive to the circulatory system.
Before modern anti-convulsives, seizures were prevented by prescribing a diet high in fat.
The three dietary classifications of Oil are:
1) Saturated Fat
2) Polyunsaturated Fat
3) Monounsaturated Fat
The
Gernman modern artist Joseph Beuys was a downed fighter pilot. Freezing
from exposure, he was saved by Tartars, whom wrapped him in felt and
Lard. He made monumental sculptures of Fat ever since.
A colloid is the suspension of two immiscible substances. Gelatin, Mayonnaise, and Ice Cream are colloidial.
Fat should consist of no more than 1/3 of a healthy diet.
Pan drippings are high in Nitrosamines. Powerful Carcinogens, they are formed by exposing Protein to high and dry temperatures.
Bonus Conspiracy Theory: According to Erwin, his inside sources at the local Vegetarian Society say that Vegans only pretend to like Meat-Eaters.
Take care, God Bless, and have a Wonderful Memorial Day.....MIkey
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts +Bonus Joke w/Micheal
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays (see above) I will
share those facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in his...
EDIBLE IPOMEA
Summertime Spinach Substitute Salad!
Hong Choi
Sweet Potato Leaves
Vinegrette, Salt
 
Pick leaves of Hong Choi and Sweet Potato. Chop stems of Hong Choi and quickly sautee. Toss with leaves. Serve with Vinegrette and Salt.
 And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
The IPomea Family contains Morning Glory, Moonflower, Sweet Potato, and Hong Choi. The leaves are edible and may be harvested twice in a season without unduly affecting crop tuber production.
The
southern summer garden is far too hot for Spinach Cultivation. Hong
Choi provides a substitute. Also kinown by Howlies as "Asian Water
Spinach." It is not
the species of Water Spinach currently prohibited as an alien invasive.
Hong Choi is semi-aquatic and easily propagated through rooted
cuttings.
Hong Choi lends itself well to fresh use and stir-fry.
The Moonflower blooms evenings, the Morning Glory days.
Lazy
Gardenres will plant and raise a stand of Sweet Potatoes in a weedy
patch. The vines readily spread, choking the ground cover as
competition.
The Sweet Potato (Ipomea) is distinct from the Yam (Dyscorea).
In earlier times, settlers ate Sweet Potato Leaves batter-dipped and deep fried.
Bonus Joke: Hear the one about the Existential Sweet Potato? - "I Yam what I Yam and that's all that I am!"
Quick Note: I have spoken with Erwin and he has agreed to have facts about healthier dishes more often.
Episode
Nine of "Things to do with the box other than think outside of it..."
will be posted before I go to bed, whenever that will be, hope everyone
has had a Wonderful Weekend, take care and God bless.....Mikey
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts + Bonus Conspiracy Theory w/Micheal
Hey
All! Logging on MySpace for, other than posting Grandmother Vera's
recipes and a few quick glances, the first time on Monday and it's
already after 2am CT Tuesday, after posting this am going to bed, so if
you have sent me a message and I haven't gotten back with you yet, I
will!
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays (see above) I will
share those facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in his...
HOLY MOLE HOT TAMALES!
Made sure and got a better view this week of
Erwin's new Master Gardener Intern's badge...
1 lb Masa Harina Mix
1 pint Beer, Oil
3 cups prepared Black Beans
Chipolte Peppers, Garlic, Salt
Banana Leaves, Mole Sause
Hydrate
Masa Mix with Beer sufficient to form soft smooth paste. Set Aside to
rest. Mash 1 cup beans, folding in remainder. Grind Chipoltes and
incorporate along with Garlic, salt, and oil to taste. Set Aside.
Cut
Banana Leaves to rectangles of convenient size. Apply a thin layer of
Masa to Leaf, leaving a small margibn all about. Spoon Beans into
center, folding sides of leaf over one another. Fold bottom up &
top down. Place in steamer.
Steam until done and tender. Present with Mole Sause and flambe.
(Note:
Even though it was supposed to be burned instead this week instead of
ingested, I did leave the ingredient out that Erwin suggested to flambe
it with, because a 2nd week of mentioning it on this blog would have
been too much)
  Micheal Likes It!
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
Mole
was first produced by Nuns in Mexico City. It typically contains well
over twenty ingredients, including Chocolate, Ancho-Peppers, Bread
Crumbs, and the Broth of a Dead Bird. (Editors note: Chicken Broth, or at least I hope so).
MesoAmerican
cuisine free incorporated insects Rather than be viewed as
agriculture-al pestilence, insects were exploited as foodstuff. Maggot
Tacos, Fried Grasshoppers, and Chocolate Covered Ants were typical
dishes in interior Mexica.
Cocoa, Vanilla, Peanut, and Corn are
Mexican in origin. Many new world foods were introduced to Africa to
feed slave populations - eventually being re-introduced to North
America from Africa.
Mexican cuisine is second only to China in regional variations & complexity.
Bonus Conspiracy Theory:
According to what Erwin refers to as a reliable inside sourse, Vegan
Societies are quietly substituting soy for meat in a local fast food
chain restaurant. As it has lowered cost of production, management is
pleased, but perplexed.
Whew,
please excuse the briefness of this weeks Fun Facts, had to do a lot of
editing on this one, so yeah, I'm going to go have another talk with
Erwin...
So anyway, if you want to meet Erwin live and in person, he is at the Observer Breakfast every Friday morning, this Friday's will
be at the EJs on Business 288 in Angleton, 9 to 11am CT, all that can
make it are welcome to attend and maybe even (if they dare!) help Erwin
with his demonstration for Sunday's Feature on this blog
the rest of the week is going to be very busy, will reply to personal
messages when I can, hope eveyone has a Terrific Tuesday, take care and
God Bless.....Mikey
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts + Bonus Joke w/Jeanie
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays (see above) I will
share those facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about...
WORMWOOD!
Erwin didn't have time to make something
to demonstrate, but he still wanted to give
you a recipe, so...
Absinthe Makes The Heart Grow Fonder!
Several Sprigs of Artemsia (Wormwood)
2 oz 190 Proof Grain Alcohol
Bottle of Wine
Chop,
Macerate, and Decoct sprigs in Alcohol. Wait one week while color fully
develops. Add to bottle of wine. Drink and cut ear off.
  I'm sure it's obvious to everyone why this recipe
was not demonstrated at the Observer Breakfast,
so photos of Jeanie eating a Cherry Tomato, while
Erwin played with a Wormwood sprig, were taken...
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts (PLEASE!)...
As
distinguished from an Anthelmintic (Pumpkin Seeds) which but expels
worm, Artemesia is a Vermifuge - it will kill parasites. It is also
known in the garden as the "Old Woman."
It's relative,
Southernwood, is thought to be a somewhat safer Vermifuge, the
employment being same as Wormwood. It is likewise called "The Old Man."
While
living in Arles with Gaughan, Van Gogh would drink Absinthe freely. It
is thought to have precipitated his subsequent self-mutilation.
Raw
Pumkin Seeds (Curcubita Pepo) when eaten raw will expel intestinal
parasite without killing them. The worms may then be collected and
employed in the European Tapeworm Diet.
Both Wormwood and Southernwood prefer full sun in a sandy soil. Rich in organic matter. Both are woody perennial.
Bonus Joke: Q) What's worse than finding a worm in an Apple? A) Finding half a worm...
And I will definitely have another talk with Erwin about his facts...
This
Friday's Observer Breakfast will be at the Flying S on Highway 35 in
Angleton, 9 to 11am CT, all that can make it are welcome to attend and
maybe even (if they dare!) help Erwin with his demonstration for next
Sunday's Feature on this blog, take care, God Bless, and have a
Wonderful Week.....Mikey
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts + Bonus Joke w/Charlie
Quick Note: Episode Seven of "Things to do with "THE BOX" instead of think outside of it..." will be posted Tuesday...
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide demonstrations, then on Sundays (see above) I will
share those facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in his home made...
PECANDY!
 2 1/2 Cups Pecans -2 Tbs Oil
1 Cup Sugar (Brown or White)
1/4 Cup Water - Pinch of Salt
1/2 lb Confectioner's Sugar
1 Tbs Cinnamon
Slow
roast Pecans & 1 Tbs Oil in shallow pan (at 250 degrees F) for 20
minutes. In heavy sauce pan combine Sugar, 1 Tbs Oil, Water, &
Salt. Bring to a slow boil, stirring constantly to Soft-Ball stage.
While still hot, fold in pecans. Having placed the Confectioner's Sugar
in a bag, dump coated Pecans & shake until coated. Cool and Serve.
 
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
Cinnamon
is the pulverized bark of the Coppice Shoots of a tree which grows wild
in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It is used in cooking, medicine, & perfumery.
The
Binomial Taxonomy is Cinnamomum Zeylanicum. Other genus members which
grow in the Americas are a C. Camphora (the Camphor Tree, prized as a
shade & street tree) & C. Cassia (the Cassia bark tree, used as
a laxative).
The Pecan is listed as Carya Illinoensis. Carya
means "Nut" and Illinoensis is a Latinization of the Algonquin word for
"man." Literally, the term means "Man's Nut."
Only two crops are marketed 365 days a year in Texas, the Prickly Pear & the Pecan.
Although
the term "soldier" derives from the coin paid ("Soldarus"), Roman
troops were often bursed with a pound of salt. Legend speaks of a
Centurion whom was mistakenly presented with a pound of Sugar (the
equivalent od a year's income). He refused, demanding instead his pound
of salt. The word "salary" ("sal, meaning "salt") derives from this
practice. The phrase "not worth his salt" likewise springs from such.
Bonus Joke: Two nuts were walking down the street when one was "A Salted."
Erwin
asked me to find out your thoughts on his Bonus Jokes and Bonus
Consipacy Theories (see last week's Fun Food facts) and if he should
keep writing one, the other, or both, hope everyone's weekend is going
great, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
Monday, April 24, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts + Bonus Fact & Conspriracy Theory Too w/Stacey
Welcome
to the regular Sunday (yeah, I know it's Monday afternoon, but we did
finally get the plumbing fixed at our zoo) Feature on this blog, where
you will find that Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who
although looks like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth
of knowledge to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays (see above) I will
share those facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in his home made...
PANACHE PENUCHE! Stacey Is The Head Of Advertising At
Micheal Boddy's Angleton Observer
5 cups Brown Sugar
1 cup of Soy, Rice, or Almond Milk
1 Tbs Oil
1/4 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Vanilla
Nuts
Dissolve
& boil salt, sugar, milk to soft-ball stage (at 230 Degrees F),
stirring constantly. Remove from heat, adding Oil and Vanilla. Beat
until light, folding in Nuts. Pour into Oiled tin. Cool and cut into
squares.
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
There
are four stages in boiling sugar for candy; soft-ball, hard-ball,
soft-crack & hard-crack. It has nothing to do with sex or drugs...Until
the late Nineteenth Century, Mexico held a world monopoly on Vanilla,
all efforts to cultivate the bean elswhere failed, it was eventually
discovered that a native bee was required for pollination, the belgians
first successful foreign cropping by hand fertilizing with small
brushes...Bonus Food Fact:
The standard American diet is the leading cause of Hemmorhoids, the
lack of dietary fibre strains the stooling, causing an attendant
weakening of the capillaries and yields Hemmorhoids...Bonus Conspiracy Theory:
According to what Erwin believes is a reliable inside source from the
Local Vegetarian Society, Vegans currently are six percent of the
general population and at 10 percent, angry Pythagoreans will raise up
and kill the others in a massacre...
Hmmm, think I will
having another talk with Erwin, and in the mean time, now that we have
the plumbing finally working at our zoo (at least for the moment), I'm
going to try to get this blog back on it's schedule, with things like
my Dad out of town and not able to send another of Grandmother Vera's
Recipes till next week, it probably won't be till then, but Angleton
City Council is meeting tommorrow night and that's always good for a
post or two, so anyway, I hope everyone has a Great Monday Evening,
take care and God Bless.....Mikey
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/Mikey
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
But before we begin...
ERRATUM: In
last Sunday's Food Facts, the Pea family was identified as Legumosea
and there is no family named Legumosea, when giving me his facts, Erwin
could not remember what family that Peas are in (actually Fabaceae) and
made it all up...
So now that we have the intro and erratum of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about...
Peanuts! As Erwin Demonstates With His Home Made:Hot Wet Nuts5 lbs Raw Peanuts1 Cup Salt
In
Kettle add peanuts and water to cover. Dissolve Salt and simmer for
three hours, adjust for Salt and cook to desired consistency.
Serve hot or cold. May be reheated by microwave and Beer can be subsitituted for water to make Hot Wet Drunken Nuts.
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
The
Peanut is a member of the Legume Family. It originated in Peru. The
Spaniards introduced it to Africa to feed slaves. The slaves then
reintroduced it to North America.
Goober derives from the Bantu "M'Gubah," meaning "Groundnut."
George
Washington Carver did not invent Peanut Butter. "Ground Nutter Butters"
were introduced by a Chicago physician to feed convalescents. Carver,
however, did invent over 100 uses for the Peanut, including it's
employment as food, fodder, dyes, and asphalt. Carver was also the 1st
to introduce crop rotation to the South, with Peanuts being an
important fallow crop.
Peanuts, being Legume, fix atmospheric
Nitrogen in the soil. They are peculiar in that they plunge their
blossoms into the ground, where their seeds mature in sub-soil pods.
Peanuts store well for a year in shell. Peanut Butter has a shelf life of 6 months. If Hydrogenated, one year.
Under
Jim Crow, black audiences were relegated to the balcony. A favoured
snack was the Peanut which they brought along. Hence the term "Peanut
Gallery."
A few quick notes:
Tomorrow's "Things To Do With "THE BOX" Other Than Think Outside Of
It..." post will be a recap of the last seven episodes, the Flea Market
will be closed next weekend for Easter so I will not have the booth set
up, and with everything going on I don't have time to change the prices
back at MikeyWear.Com, so will be continuing the "$1 Off All MikeyWear" Sale there for another week, take care and God bless.....Mikey
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/Jeanie, Caleb, and Charlie!
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that... So now that we have the intro out of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about...
Garbazo Beans! As Erwin Demonstates With His Home Made:Hot-D*** Humus1 lb Garbanzo Beans, 2 Cloves GarlicJuice of 1 Lime, 1 Tbs Tahini, Salt
Sort,
rinse, and soak Garbonzos. Boil until tender. Mash into paste.
Mostening with reserved cooking liquid (Beer may be substituted), dice
Garlic and add, as well as add Lime Juice and Tahini (Peanut Butter may
also be used). Salt to taste, mature, and serve with Chips or Pita...
Onions, olives, etc may be freely garnished...
 
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...The
Garbonzo Bean (Chickpea) is a member of the Family Legumoseae.
The Legume Family includes all Beans, Peas, Indigo, Mesquite, and
Vetch. Garbanzo is a cool weather crop.
Chickpeas are directly alluded to in Shirley Jackson's short story, "The Lottery."
All
Legumes exist in a sybiotic relationship with Bacteria. Residing in
specialized root nodules the Bacteria fix Free Atmospheric Nitrogen,
making it available for the host plant.
A five year program of
fallowing with Hairy Vetch and turning under as a green manure will
restore fertility in any depleted pasturage.
An exclusive foddering of Legumes is toxic to a horse.
Americans yearly use more fertilizer on their lawns than the entire Nation of India.
"Beans, Beans - The Magical Fruit.
The more you eat, the more you toot.
The more you toot, the better you feel.
So eat some Beans at every meal."
In
ancient times, American Natives planted Squash, Corn, And Beans. They
refered to their crop as the "Three Sisters." The Corn supplied grain
and support for the Bean Vines. The Beans supplied Nitrogen and the
Squash provided ground cover.
Just to let everyone know, Episode 7 of "Things to do to "THE BOX" other than think outside of it..." will, in fact, be posted a little later this evening, take care and God Bless.....Mikey
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/Jeanie, Henry, Eric, Scott, and Waddles...
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most people probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that... So now that we have the intro out of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the ingredients in...
Bloody Salad
 (Due to the mess that could have possibly been made at EJ's, Erwin performs this week's demonstration in Jeanie's backyard)
Mizuna, Broccolli Florets
Broccolli Flowers, Blood Orange
Oil, Salt, Pepper
Tear
and toss Mizuna and Broccolli, Garnish with Flowers, Juice Blood Orange
& mix with Oil, Salt, and Pepper, Drizzle and serve...
Mizuna (Japanese Mustard) is a member of the Brassica Family, it is mild and without the heart of a Southern Mustard...
Cabbage,
Collards, Kale, Brussel Sprouts, Mustard, and Broccolli are all Cole
(from the German "Kohl" or Cabbage) crops, they are typically cool
season produce...
Broccolli is the immature
florescence of the plant, if allowed to develop it will flower and
seed, the flowers of Brassica (and especially mustard) are prized in
Eastern Cousine and may be employed in Salad or deep fried...
The Blood Orange contains
Anthracyanines, a water-soluble compond responsible for the color in
Strawberries and Blueberries, it is an anti-oxidant and thought to be
anti-carcinogenic...
Cup for cup, Mustard and Kale contain more avalable Calcium than Cow's Milk and a steady diet prevents Osteoporosis...
"Orange"
is from the Spanish "Naranja," originally refferred to as a "Norange,"
the "N" was transferred to the article and became an "Orange."
 In earlier times, Mustard was
employed as Poultice and Plaster for Colds, the essential oil irritated
the skin, increasing local circulation and providing symptmatic
relief... Take care, God Bless, and have a Great week.....Mikey
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/Jeanie, Caleb, and Henry
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that... So now that we have the intro out of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about...
PINEAPPLES  As Erwin Demonstates With His Home Made: Pineapple Surprise!
(Due
to the mess that could have possibly been made at the Flying S, Erwin
performs this week's demonstration in Jeanie's backyard)
This week, before giving the recipe, we are going to start with a fact...
The
Pineapple (Ananas Comosus) is related to Bromeliads, the vegetative top
may be rooted in most sand, yielding an attractive houseplant...
  Pineapple, Chile Powder
Peppermint, Kaffir Lime Leaves
Quarter, core, and slice Pineapple. Garnish with Chile, Mint, or Lime Leaves...
Special Treat - Two Bonus Facts This Week!
Larousse's
Gastronomique flatly states that technically, a "Fruit Salad" is a
"Compote," from the French "Sal" (Salt), a salad requires the addition
of Sodium Chloride, Larousse also concedes that the distinction is now
lost to the public...
In Edwardian Times, fruits and vegetables
were considered unhealthy, perforce they were often heavily boiled to
overcome any Miasma...
Take care, God Bless, have a Terrific Sunday, and g'night.....Mikey
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/Denise & Bonus Fact
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that... So now that we have the intro out of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about...
EGGPLANT
 
(Denise is apprehensive at first, then realizes that this is all in fun...)
As Erwin Demonstates With His Home Made:
Bubbah-Gahnoosh!
(On A Cracker)
2 lbs Eggplant
2 Tbs Tahini or Peanut Butter
1 Lime, 2 Cloves Garlic, Salt
Roast
Eggplant over low flame until done and skin is charred, peel and mash,
add minced Cloves, Lime Juice, and Thahini, Salt to taste, blend, and
mature...
And Now For Erwin's Food Facts...
The
Eggplant is Solunam Melonage Esculentum and originated in Africa. As a
member of the nightshade family, it is related to Tomato, Tobacco, and
Deadly Nightshade and it natually contains nicotine.The French for Eggplant is "Aubergine" and botanically, the Eggplant Fruit is classified as a "Berry."Bonus Fact: In earlier times, unripened Mulberries were fed to the bed ridden to alleviate boredom...
I have confirmed in advance that everything is ready for Episode Five of Things to do to "THE BOX" other than think outside of it..., so it will be posted tomorrow
and if I can get the digital camera working long enough to take another
couple of photos, my new Promotions Assistant will also help with the
demonstration, take care, God Bless, and have a Great Week.....Mikey
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/No Photos This Week - Sorry!
(Water
was spilled on the camera at the Observer Breakfast this week, so no
photos - but to make up for it Erwin's gave me extra facts for this
week)
Before I start, would like to welcome the new
readers and/or subscribers to this blog who were at Fitzgerald's for
the Faceplant show last night...
And now, welcome to the regular
Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that Angleton's Own
Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks like, well, you can
see what he looks like in previous posts, has I wealth of knowledge to
share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably don't know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that... So now that we have the intro out of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about the foods in...
Texas Tea Time
Watercress Sandwiches!
Watercress, Cucumber
Nayo-Mayo, Bread
Pluck Watercress leaves, slice cucumber, assemble on bread, top with Nayo-Mayo, EAT!
Nayo-Mayo
2 cups Olive Oil, 1/2 lb Soft Tofu
1 cup Soy Milk, 3 tbs Vinegar
1 tbs Sugar, 1 tbs Dry Mustard
Blend Tofu, Milk, Vinegar, Sugar, and Mustard, slowly drizzle in Oil, refrigerate...
Now to get to Erwin's Food Facts..
Watercress (Nasturtium Officinale) should not be eaten more than three days in a row and two days between...Domesticated
Watercress grows in three varieties, Small-Leaved, Large Leaved, &
Brown-Leaved, in the wild it is found on flowing banks, it may be
cultured in a tub with frequent water changes...Nasturtium is from the Greek for "Curling Nose" - a reference to Watercress' pungency...In
Victorian Times, Tea was encouraged amongst industrial workers, the
extra Sugar and Caffeine allowed an added four hours to the shift...The English refer to Cookies as "Biscuits" and Biscuits as "Scones."Nayo-Mayo is Cholesterol-Free!
Going
to take Debbie fishing shortly, so I don't have time to change the
prices back tonight and the "$1 Off All MikeyWear" sale is already set
to continue till next Sunday, March 12, at Midnight CT, and this week's
Things To Do With "THE BOX" Other Than Think Outside Of It... feature
will not be posted until tomorrow (Monday) afternoon, take care, God
Bless, and have a Great Week.....Mikey
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/Bonus Fact!
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angleton's Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks
like, well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge
to share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that... So now that we have the intro out of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about...
#1013 Nopales
As Erwin Demonstates With His Home Made:
No-A** Nopales
8 Pads #1013 Nopales
2 Tomatillos
Vinaigrette
To make the Vinaigrette, you mix 1 part Vinegar, 2 parts Olive Oil, 1 Garlic Clove, Juice of 1 Lime, and a pinch of Salt...
Julienne the Nopales, Dice the Tomatillos and Top, Prizzle Vinaigrette, and Mature...
 
Where Jeanie Likes The Nopales, Micheal Prefers The Pepper On Top!
Now to get back to Erwin's Food Facts...
The
#1013 Nopale (Prickly Pear) was developed by Texas A&M. It is
thornless, thinner, skinned, less slimy and sweeter than the
predecessor Prockly Pear. While traditional preparation was singing,
peeling, boiling, and frying, #1013 Nopales may simply be cut up and
eaten cooked or raw...
Clinical Mexican trials established that
a diet of Nopales will reduce Type II insulin dependency by 50 Percent.
The Nopale contains saccharides, an important anti-tumour'facient and
may be substituted for Aloe Vera...
The Nopale is a "Perfect
Food" and can exclusively sustain human life. Erwin also says that a
diet of just Nopales will result in you not having an a**, hence the
name of his dish this week...
Bonus Fact: In times of drought, farmers would burn Prickly Pear patches thornless, leaving them for foddering cattle...
Would
like to quickly mention again, instead of being held back by the adult
2 legged critters, the Grandkids will play an active role in tomorrow's
"Things to do with "THE BOX" other than think outside of it..." blog
post, on Tuesday I will be posting info on the Charlie Company
Homecoming this Saturday in Angleton, and the "$1 off all MikeyWear" Sale will continue until midnight CT next Sunday, take care God Bless, and have a Terrific Sunday.....Mikey
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/Jeanie & Her Son
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angletons Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks like,
well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge to
share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro out of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about...
Textured Vegetable Protein As Erwin Demonstates With His Home Made: ToFrito Pie 11 oz Textured Vegetable Protein2 Beers - 2 Onions - 2 Garlic Cloves2 Large Cans Dice Tomatoes2 Tbs Soy Sause - 2 Tbs Chile Powder1/4 Cup Olive Oil
Hydrate
the Textured Vegetable Protein in Beer and Soy Sause. Brown in skillet
as you brown beef with the Onions, Garlic, and Oil. Add Tomatoes and
Chile Powder, then simmer for several hours.
 Jeanie is reluctant at 1st to eat it...
But likes it and has another bite...
Now
to get back to Erwin's Food Facts, where Tofu is the curd of Soybean
Milk, Texured Vegetable Protein is manufactured from Defatted Soy Flour
which is hydrated, formed into granules, and dried. The only essential
Amino Acid not provided in Texured Vegetable Protein is Taurine.
This
week's "Things to do with "THE BOX" other than think outside of it..."
is ready to go and to make sure it doesn't get out late will be posting
it somewhere between midnight and 1am CT before I go to bed, will also
mention that the "$1 off all MikeyWear" Sale is up and running at
MikeyWear.Com, take care, God Bless, and have a Great Sunday.....Mikey
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/Micheal and Jeanie
Welcome
to the regular Sunday Feature on this blog, where you will find that
Angletons Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks like,
well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge to
share about food...
He
will share facts about food, that most folks probably dont know,
to the folks attending the Friday Observer Breakfasts, and also
provide a demonstration, then on Sundays I will share those
facts and photos of his demonstrations here...
Or something like that...
So now that we have the intro out of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about...
Levo-cystine
As Erwin Demonstates With His Home Made:
Fried Cherry Hair Pies
To
make Fried Cherry Hair Pies, Erwin folds flattened, uncooked tortilla
dough over his cherry filling, then crimps the edges to keep the
filling inside the pies and pan fries them at 350 degrees...
 
Micheal and Jeanie Like the Pies
Now
to get back to Erwin's Food Facts, Levo-cystine is an essential amino
acid that is added as a dough conditioner in many baked good and is
made from human hair, so when buying baked goods, make sure you check
the labels to make sure you are getting Levo-cystine...
I've
recieved confirmation that there will be another new weekly feature on
this blog to help folks get through their Mondays, although the first
episode will not be posted tomorrow till mid afternoon or a little
later, and I promise that it will not be shocking, take care and God
Bless.....Mikey
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Franke's Fun Food Facts w/ Special Guest Grandson Caleb
I
hope this will be a regular Sunday Feature, where you will find that
Angletons Own Crazy Blind Artist Erwin Franke, who although looks like,
well, you can see what he looks like, has I wealth of knowledge to
share about food...
He
will bring food, that most folks probably dont know about, to the
Friday Observer Breakfasts and share about it with those attending,
then on Sundays I will share about that food here...
Or something like that...
So with the explanation of this new Sunday Feature out of the way, Franke's Fun Food Facts for this week are about...
 MISO!Miso
is a powder made from Japanese fermented soybeans and helps to remove
heavy metals from your body, it can also be used as treatment for
radiation sickness...
 
Caleb,
wearing one of his MikeyWear God Bless America Toddler T-shirts (yeah,
its a terribly cheap plug, but just couldnt resist throwing it in),
doesnt want to eat it straight out of the spoon (since Erwin doesnt eat
it that way either, its probably for a good reason), but you can stir
it into hot water and have it in the morning as a substitute for coffee
(note: although you can, Erwin does not recommend anyone to stir it
into coffee), or as a broth anytime...
 
As
you can see here, Erwin likes to drink it as a broth, he also says that
he likes to sprinkle it on buttered toast or as a substitute for
vegemite on a vegemite sandwich and that the white Miso can be used to
make a substitute for ranch dressing...
Erwin
has promised to bring and share about another food this Friday at the
Observer Breakfast (this week at EJs on Business 288 in Angleton,
9am-11am CT) which he says that he already has and has described as
shocking, all that can make it are more than welcome to attend, and
maybe help demonstrate the food he brings for next Sundays feature (if
they dare!) too...
Also
going to throw in a Proud Grandpa Plug too: I won the bear Caleb has in
his hand on the crane at the Flying S with only 50 cents! Take care and
God Bless.....Mikey
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