Povey Prattle

 Povey Prattle is taking a rset. I am doing this because when I transfer  Povey Prattle stuff to Facebook (which is how most of you see it) a photo' of the poet  MickyScottBeyJones often attaches itself to my posting. I've not been able to find a way to delete the story I wrote about Micky very many years ago.  It's one of life's minor annoyances. So I will no longer post on Povey Prattle.  If you are one of the five or six readers or followers of that blog you'll be able to read my nonsense and good sense  on a new blog "More Prattle from Povey" If you follow me on Facebook there is nothing you need to do.  The only difference is that you'll no longer see the confusing photo' of Micky Scott Bey Jones. But do look her up via a web search.  She is a terrific poet.

  Fava (Broad) Beans, Leek, and Brussels Sprouts - par boiled. Bacon cut into two inch bits and skillet fried at a low heat, to release fat. Veggies put on top of Bacon and Fat, together with Beef Kidney (for some the UGH  factor!)  The melange gently heated and stirred until the kidneys were cooked. Yummy for me!

This gives me goosebumps.    jmp   https://youtu.be/OSdGW_HBrLE

  By happenstance March 1st 2022 is Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) - a moveable event which depends on the date of Easter  and St. David's Day (which is always March 1st). Be it Shrove Tuesday or St. David's Day there are traditional foods. SHROVE TUESDAY  (commonly know in Britain and in British Commonwealth Countries as "Pancake Day")  is a day to feast on Pancakes.  They are not your common or garden American Pancakes which have to be triply immersed in fake maple syrup to make them marginally edible.   Rather they are the far superior CREPES - the real thing.  My mother made pancakes, not knowing that they were Crepes. With that in mind I had breakfast today in a new Sarasota Cafe which specializes in Crepes.   I was there with my friends Donna Chrisman and Ashley Lloyd. Much to the confusion of the cook I ordered a naked Crepe, i.e. one with no filling  or side dish. In the English style I sprinkled it with sugar, and sprayed it with fresh lemon juice; then rolled

                                             Saint David's Cathedral, Wales On Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 7:23 AM MICHAEL POVEY   wrote: St. David having been **shriven on this day in 572 CE,  was concerned lest he should fall into sin before Ash Wednesday. Knowing that the devil finds work for idle hands he busied himself by inventing Pancakes. That's my story and I am sticking to it.   jmp  **   1  Shrove is derived from shriven. FOR MORE ON SHRIVEN SEE THIS: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/shriven

         He is in my Pantheon of Ukrainian  Heroes. Lt. Col. Alexander Vinman,  Ukranian/American former U.S. Army Officer  "spoke truth to power" and was horribly harassed by former President Donald Trump, because he (Vinman) spoke the truth.    He  rattled the cage of a President who was "The Liar In Chief", and who wouldn't recognise the truth if it was served up as the side dish to a Bacon Double Cheese Burger.  See this if your memory needs sharpening. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Vindman If you are a Wikipedia sceptic see this from the Military Times (Feb 2020) https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/02/07/army-officer-who-testified-against-trump-likely-leaving-nsc-early-per-reports/

  This Food is Delicious.   Rice Pudding made with Evaporated Milk and Coconut Milk. Creamy  with a good taste of Coconut.

  This Food  Could  Be Dangerous.

J iggs Landing is a lovely park on the Braden River in East Bradenton, FL  I was there for the first time today. Why was I there?  This will lead you to shock, horror and disbelief! I was there to enjoy the Blue Grass Music of the band "Stumble Creek" https://www.stumblecreek.com/listen Jmp and Blue Grass, what a shocker!   There is a story behind this.  Sarah, the fiddler and singer in Stumble Creek is the grand-daughter of my ZOOM friend Joe Roop of Naperville, IL   Joe so wanted me to meet Sarah.   That happened today. By happenstance just as I arrived at Jigg's Landing this afternoon I heard a voice saying "this must be Zion".  The voice came from Sarah.  In a 'phone conversation with her earlier in the week I'd said; "I hope to be at your gig, with the famous Zion". Sarah's b/f Mark was at hand.  He took this photo' Such a lovely afternoon .  1.  Discovering Jiggs Landing. 2.  Meeting Joe's Granddaughter Sarah. 3.  Enjoying  Bl

......  it is not only the people of the Ukraine who have reason to fear. The countries of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia could also be in the Russian Military's sights.  For instance one can imagine a scenario in which Putin declares that the Russian population of Estonia (25%) needs "deliverance". My friend Sharon who lives in Connecticut is of Lithuanian heritage.  She and her family were members of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Fitchburg, MA where I was once the Rector. My friend Kadi who lives in North Carolina is culturally and emotionally 100% Estonian. Her late mother Juta walked from Estonia to Germany in 1944 when the then Soviet Bear was seizing control of Estonia. Kadi, a proud American citizen speaks and dances Estonian!  She has family members who lives in Tallinn.  Geo-Politics become personal as I think of Sharon and Kadi.

  Boiled and halved Honey Gold potatoes; surmounted with thin slices of French/Swiss Raclette cheese (which melts into the potatoes). Melon slices to surmount the    San Daniele P rosc iutto. Pancetta with quartered Campari tomatoes. A Feast Fit For a Limey!

  HOW FRESH ARE  SUPERMARKET EGGS?     WHICH ARE BETTER - BROWN OR WHITE?   RAISING CHICKENS.   ALL THIS AND RECIPES TOO   F rom Lisa Steele "the expert!"    (jmp)       The Transcript is below, or you can listen to the show here   https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2022/02/22/fresh-eggs-daily-cookbook   Hey people, this is Emma Choi, the host of the new Wednesday show 16m 51s 1 For many of us, an egg is just an egg that comes from a cardboard carton. It's white or brown. Usually what more do you need to know over Lisa steel? The answer is just about everything. Steel is a fifth generation maine farmer, chicken keeper, and author among the things she knows. There are myths about eggs. There are secret codes on those cardboard boxes. There are foundational techniques for steaming baking and frying eggs. There are recipes for eggs, for everything, including cocktails steel reveals it all in her new cookbook called fresh eggs daily. Lisa, thank you for joining us. Oh, thank yo