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The Real Mushroom Stew

Do not measure any ingredient
math is for scientists. 
 I am an artist
and a scientist.
Begin with portabellos for body
and toss them in EVO.
Add oyster, shiitake, and lobster mushrooms to the grill in a foil package with some of the oil.
Grill the ports, sprinkling them liberally with Kosher salt and black pepper.
(it does make a difference if you use white or black. White is too fiery, and I want Earthy.)
To the grill add red Bermuda onions sliced thickly.
(now you have aroma!)
If you have access to fresh asparagus, I suggest putting it on the fire.
There is life here, and love!
If you are smart you have roasted some red bell pepper and will use it in a BBQ sauce perfectly suited to summertime.
You will next cut basil, the "herb of kings," and add it to the sauce. Present this artfully, and humbly, and with a glass of pinoit noir.

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weirdelf

weirdelf

18 years 10 months ago

mmmmm!

I love the way you have transformed recipe to poetry, envy your skill with highly effective yet conversational language. Re Joes comment on the last line I think it would be sufficient to make a line break before "Present this artfully, and humbly," and make "and with a glass of pinoit noir." The last line cheers
Mark

Mark

18 years 10 months ago

Truth is . . .

I like it ! Not sure about the title (yawn) But I love bbq mushrooms and have my sauce for them thar fugis ;-)
C

Conect11

18 years 10 months ago

lol,

just having a fun play your original title, buddy. How are things?