This week's Sunday Scribblings prompt is 'Spicy' - I should probably forewarn you, today's post is BYOB - bottle of milk, Maalox, Tums, your antacid of choice - whatever helps this go down without too much heartburn (just kidding about the bottle, though you might want to consult your doctor before reading this :). Oh and you might need a napkin or two, here - sorry, it's kind of sloppy, but here's what's steamin' in the stream of consciousness when 'spicy' comes to my mind (and though I probably don't need to say this, I will anyway - don't try this 'recipe' at home!)
Sing a song
of seasonings,
Hot Pocket
ham on rye -
forget the custard -
bring on the mustard!
green guacamole'
all that's holy -
my mouth's on fi-i-i-re...
now bring on the
juicy red salsa
for the tamale pie -
chile verde, chicken curry
tear in your eye...
where you goin' -
what's your hurry...
onions make you cry?
Pinch of this,
sprinkle of that...
grind the peppers -
red, white and black,
measure out
tarragon, marjoram
cinnamon, cardamom -
chiles -green or red & hot
chop 'em up
put 'em in the pot!
allspice, nutmeg, clove -
simmer on the stove...
add sage and caraway
seeds of celery
leaves of bay,
don't forget
the rosemary
just a hint
of savory
last in the brew,
onion, garlic
take your pick -
no thyme to rue
the spice
of life,
sure is nice -
so let's relax
just kick back
sip and
savor
the stew!
Ewww-eee! That sorta smells, doesn't it... Yikes, I forgot the fennel! Oh well, probably didn't need it, after all that. To see what 'Spicy' stuff everyone else has cooked up, check out the menu of other blogs on Sunday Scribblings.
:-)
Phew! H-h-hhh-ot!
Posted by: Greenishlady | June 10, 2007 at 04:31 PM
I love the rhythm and the rhyme of the words in the poem. Very spicy indeed! I couldn't even think about eating some of that stuff or I would have to call 911!
Posted by: inlandempiregirl | June 10, 2007 at 05:29 PM
OMG my mouth is on fire and either I'm having a hot flash or I am burning from the inside out!!!! MUI CALIENTE!!
Great poem, great cadence to it!
XOXO
Love,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | June 10, 2007 at 09:00 PM
very hot indeed!
Posted by: Caroline | June 10, 2007 at 11:58 PM
love this Tinker - oh yes the rhythm - all my favorites - what a sensory experience!
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | June 11, 2007 at 07:39 AM
I enjoyed this! Thanks!
Posted by: gautami | June 11, 2007 at 08:39 AM
Absolutely brilliant Tink! I'm eating at your house. :) This could be a great song.
XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | June 11, 2007 at 09:30 AM
my little tummie would be in flames if I ate those..lol.
Mind you Tink, the red colours are gorgeous, they are feisty and fiesta-ish.. :)
Peace, Kai xx
Posted by: Kai | June 11, 2007 at 11:33 AM
Fantastic blend of spicy spices and great photos. Reading this made me hungry. xo
Posted by: Paris Parfait | June 11, 2007 at 12:05 PM
I LOVE this!
Posted by: tammy vitale | June 11, 2007 at 05:22 PM
Smells like you have emptied the whole spice rack!
Great take on the theme!
Posted by: TICA | June 12, 2007 at 01:27 PM
did you know that chillie strings can be hung inside the window to keep out the cold and encourage warmth ? yept, I read it somewhere on a Cornish witch site :)
Posted by: miss*R | June 12, 2007 at 01:41 PM
Due to Southwestern living....I know that chile burns twice.....going in and coming out!
Posted by: gemma | June 12, 2007 at 06:38 PM
Gotta admit I love spicy stuff! How wonderful! Love your pictures and the post is great!
*HUGS*
Posted by: Angela | June 13, 2007 at 07:31 AM
Girlfriend..! You are on FIRE! You are the new Spice Girl..Tinker Spice! You certainly peppered your poem with a pinch of this and a dash of that! And what a rack!..heh heh... You must have every savory taste sensation South of the Border! Woo hoho!!! Sorry, couldn't help myself!
Posted by: pam aries | June 13, 2007 at 04:59 PM
are you interested in a prize?
xox - eb
Posted by: eb | June 14, 2007 at 03:29 PM
Hi, I moved my blog to wordpress. Twoblueday.wordpress.com
What a spicy little poem, it lacked only a reference to scotch bonnet peppers to fry my mucuous membranes.
Posted by: gerry rosser | June 14, 2007 at 05:15 PM
That was great. I love spicy. Love Hugs and Blessings
Posted by: Ninnie | June 14, 2007 at 08:49 PM