Hophni and Phineas with Steak and Kidney Pie.

The first reading at Church tomorrow is chapter 3 of the first book of Samuel.  It has to do with the call of Samuel to be a prophet.  

I am preaching on this reading at 11:15 a.m.

In order to understand the context of the story I read the first four chapters of first Samuel.

As I wrote my sermon “spell check” had great problems with some of the names from the story, viz – Hophni, Phineas and Ichabod!

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About 25 years ago (I exaggerate) I gave a can of “Fray Bentos” Steak and Kidney pie to my pal Ben, with the promise that we could eat in on a cold day here in South West Florida.

Today was that cold day! Ben and I ate it, together with our friend Bob.

Many American friends of mine turn up their noses, or simulate a “gagging” noise at the very mention of Steak and Kidney pie. 

But even Bob (no “foodie” he) agreed that it was delicious.

I have two more cans of this in my larder.  I have been hoarding them for use in case of a major catastrophe. I’ve had them for at least five years, cos I know that they travelled with me from Cambridge to Sarasota.

I will ignore any “use by” dates – I think that they are good for at least another generation.

If you are very well behaved you may discover that I have left them to you in my will.

“Steak and Kidney Pie” is a British delicacy. In my mind it ranks right up there with Faggots, with Pork Pie, and with Kippers! 

The French have no concept of  good food.

Comments

  1. Anonymous15 January 2012 at 02:20

    All hail to the British diet. What about "Bangers n'Mash",Shepards Pie (made with real Shepards),& Bubble&Squeak.

    Plenty more where this comes from.

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