At the Oddest Times
As I was cooking dinner tonight, I found myself missing Pa.
That really doesn't happen that much anymore. Not that I've forgotten him or anything of the type. You would think that you would normally miss a loved one during big, momentous events (at least, that's what I think most people think). You do, but for me, it was never the big things. In some way, it's like I know Pa would be proud of me for graduating high school. He'd be proud of me for getting married. He'd be proud of many for all the things that I do.
But he'd expect it. It wouldn't be a surprise to him. I know that's got to sound odd. I think however, he would be exceedingly proud of me to know that when alone, and by myself, I can cook. I can take the recipe that he used to make almost every Saturday morning, and make it my own. I think that would mean more to him than graduation, or any of the big things.
And I'm glad I can make him proud that way.
Pa's Scrumptious Saturday Morning Breakfast
Put some oil, Crisco or bacon grease into your trusty cast iron skillet (Pa normally made this in a yellow electric pot that we normally made popcorn in).
Put some chili powder, salt and pepper in the oil and turn on the heat (cayenne can be added to, but be careful).
Wait for the oil to get hot and the spices will release a lot of their goodness into it, hence the warning to be careful with any heat you put in.
While the oil is heating up, put your cubed potatoes in the microwave for about two to three minutes.
Put the potatoes in the seasoned oil, and stir to coat.
Let them sit for a bit, don't constantly stir them. This allows them to turn golden, brown and delicious.
Throw in the onion and garlic when the potatoes are starting to turn brown.
After the onions begin to turn slightly translucent, throw in the hot dogs.
Let the dogs brown a little bit, then throw in the pork and beans.
Stir, and heat through.
At this point, you can also put in a bit of cider vinegar and brown mustard.
Serve with warm toast.
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That really doesn't happen that much anymore. Not that I've forgotten him or anything of the type. You would think that you would normally miss a loved one during big, momentous events (at least, that's what I think most people think). You do, but for me, it was never the big things. In some way, it's like I know Pa would be proud of me for graduating high school. He'd be proud of me for getting married. He'd be proud of many for all the things that I do.
But he'd expect it. It wouldn't be a surprise to him. I know that's got to sound odd. I think however, he would be exceedingly proud of me to know that when alone, and by myself, I can cook. I can take the recipe that he used to make almost every Saturday morning, and make it my own. I think that would mean more to him than graduation, or any of the big things.
And I'm glad I can make him proud that way.
Pa's Scrumptious Saturday Morning Breakfast
- A couple or three potatoes, cubed
- Enough onion to go with it, diced
- A couple cloves of garlic, minced
- A few hot dogs (polish sausage, or anything like that can be substituted)
- A can of pork and beans (two if you're making a bunch)
- Chili Powder
- Salt and Pepper
Put some oil, Crisco or bacon grease into your trusty cast iron skillet (Pa normally made this in a yellow electric pot that we normally made popcorn in).
Put some chili powder, salt and pepper in the oil and turn on the heat (cayenne can be added to, but be careful).
Wait for the oil to get hot and the spices will release a lot of their goodness into it, hence the warning to be careful with any heat you put in.
While the oil is heating up, put your cubed potatoes in the microwave for about two to three minutes.
Put the potatoes in the seasoned oil, and stir to coat.
Let them sit for a bit, don't constantly stir them. This allows them to turn golden, brown and delicious.
Throw in the onion and garlic when the potatoes are starting to turn brown.
After the onions begin to turn slightly translucent, throw in the hot dogs.
Let the dogs brown a little bit, then throw in the pork and beans.
Stir, and heat through.
At this point, you can also put in a bit of cider vinegar and brown mustard.
Serve with warm toast.
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