Tuesday, January 20, 2015

six-foot-four and full of muscles

song lyrics occupy a good 90% of my brain space.  for this reason, nearly every conversation includes them and every time i cook, i'm singing something.  when i make brussels sprouts, i sing about them.  sort of. (that's not weird, right?) the only song i know that involves brussels sprouts (sort of) is by Men at Work - the song is "Down Under". 
"buying bread from a man in brussels. he was six-foot-four and full of muscles. i said 'do you speaka my language?' he just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich," -- and i do it with my best aussie accent.  --and its beautiful.  --and the song gets lodged in my mind for days.

anyways. i like brussels sprouts very much and i want to eat them right this minute. but i wont because its breakfast time and that's weird.  they make for a lovely side dish and they're super easy to prepare.  and they're pretty.



brussels sprouts
what you need: sharp knife, cutting board, medium sized sauce pan, wooden spoon

3 C brussels sprouts
2 Tablespoons bacon grease (hallelujah!)
1 1/2 C water
salt
pepper

Heat the bacon grease in your skillet over medium high heat. Meanwhile, trim the ends of the brussels sprouts off and peel the outside layer away - discard that part. Toss the brussels sprouts in the hot grease, season with salt and pepper to your liking and brown them up a bit for five or so minutes, stirring occasionally.  Just when you think 'oh no they're going to burn', pour in the water.  Let these guys simmer away for about 20 minutes and then serve 'em up.  and sing Men at Work songs. 


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