Ah, the poor ladies of the house just don't get Monty Python (any more than they get the Three Stooges or the genius that was Jerry Clower). The men long ago stopped trying to explain. How can it not be funny when the waiter offers the paying customer a menu of pate de foie gras, caviar, eggs Benedict, frog legs amandine and quails' eggs on a bed of pureed mushrooms . . . and the fat guy at the table orders it all, and mixed up in a bucket--with the eggs on top. And don't skimp on the pate!
No accounting for taste.
Speaking of taste, we ran across some recipes in a Los Angeles Times article the other day, and it all sounded delish. There was something called Prowl, a dish that's made with free-range chicken, veggies, eggs and flaxseed. And another something called Spruce, made with cage-free duck and navy beans. Umm-umm!
A company was planning a launch of its own pumpkin spice latte, and some sort of bone broth made with lentils and kale for those cold winter nights to come. Of course, Rachael Ray was involved. Which she should be. Our favorite TV chef had put together her own meal plan featuring bison and roasted chicken, using U.S.-sourced meats, naturally, and vegetables you can actually see in the dog bowl.
Yes, the dog bowl. The LA Times story was about the upscale pet food market.
One line, called Pure Dog Food, has a chicken-and-quinoa bowl featuring organic chicken breasts and real coconut. Whole Life Pet introduced its treats featuring Greek yogurt, blueberries and kale. We're not kidding.
What ever happened to not feeding the dogs from the table?
"We're seeing more of the humanization of pet food," explains Steve Joyce, vice president of marketing at Ainsworth Pet Nutrition. "Animals are seen as members of the family."
No denying that. But weren't we told for approximately forever that human food wasn't good for Spot?
Now . . . Greek yogurt and pumpkin latte.
We don't know any West Coast dogs. Maybe they're a different breed. The canines we know here in Arkansas might not dig kale and coconut, but they'd do a happy dance for a little Spam.
Spam, Spam, Spam, baked beans and Spam.
Editorial on 09/27/2017