Tarragon, of Virtue, Is Full

[sid401k]

Author's Note: Last July, I signed up for Schmoop Bingo, optimistically aiming for a blackout. In fact, I've only completed one of the stories for the 25 prompts required to fill my Bingo card. Since the deadline is December 31st, I figure that this is about all I'm going to get done, so I might as well post it. It was fun to write. Hope you find

Comments

[rimasworld]

Cute. Well, at least Jack tried and some of it came out edible. Really sounds like a good recipe if prepared correctly.

[sid401k]

That pretty much describes most of Jack's cooking, I'm afraid: he tries, some of it comes out edible, good recipe of prepared correctly!

Thank you for commenting, and glad you enjoyed!

[mazaher]

A real xmas stocking!
Item 1: a new story by you =)
Item 2: J&E living together (happy sigh)...
Item 3: three excellent recipes!
Item 4: lovely conversation.
Tell Jack to be careful the garlic doesn't burn.
And thank you!

[sid401k]

Item 1: Thank you!
Item 2: Yes, we all love that (happy sigh from me, too)!
Item 3: ...if prepared correctly...
Item 4: Thank you again!

A little charring of the garlic adds that authentic outdoor-grilled flavor (Jack says).

You're welcome. So glad you enjoyed.

[mazaher]

My grandfather also liked his garlic to be a little bit charred. I prefer it more fresh, but he was no doubt the better cook between us!

[roby100]

I love the guys living together and I like Jack finally learning from his mistakes!
Tarragon is quite strong and must be used carefully! Poor guys!

A purist might have considered them a little over-cooked
I might have! I'm not a purist, I am Italian and maybe it's even worse! LOL

A big hug, dear Sid :)
Roby

[sid401k]

This story is based (loosely) on my own first use of tarragon. Nobody actually got sick, but the dish was NOT a success...

So glad you enjoyed!

[gwylliondream]

Great job, Sid! I love your introspection about Jack's culinary skills. I hope you had a wonderful holiday!

XO
Donna

[sid401k]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed! My holidays were delightful, and I hope yours were the same!

[grlewis]

i loved this. i like jack's reasoning about the dried herbs versus fresh.

sid, you once sent me a story that you had as a word document and i wanted to ask you about another, but i lost your address. could you contact me at your leisure grlewis@nycap.rr.com so that i might talk to you about the new one i'm seeking?

thanks, and happy holidays. gr

[sid401k]

Well, his reasoning is logical. Just not correct. email will show up shortly.

So glad you enjoyed!