Evil Biscuits

Oh, just read it!

My dog, Burt, is lying hurt

Assaulted by a biscuit

It flew right off Aunt Edna's plate

And bruised his little brisket

 

Baking soda, so they say

Will soften up the bread

And make it nicely chew-able

So we don't end up dead

Author's Note

In days past, especially in the south, a great test of new brides was their ability to make good biscuits.

Reviews

[Marie]

Evil biscuits? Didn't know such biscuits existed, Sam. So very sorry to read that poor Burt got hurt by one of these little monster biscuits! Must have been over baked? Hahaha :)))))) Love this wonderful witty write and the story story that baking soda will soften up the bread. Did you know that in Ireland, bread soda has always been added to cabbage to soften it, Sam? I hope Burt got some nice soft cookies to enjoy after the hard one caused him such unnecessary pain. He so deserved an extra treat. Great write! Love it, Sam and thank you for sharing, dear friend...

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Marie. I'm glad you found it humorous. I think I have heard of putting bicarbonate of soda in cabbage. Other things, too, especially greens. I never knew what affect it was supposed to have, though. I usually sauté my cabbage or put it in soup. I have seen someone forget to put baking soda in biscuits, and they turn out awful and tough. David might have killed Goliath with one.

[Marie]

Thank you for your delightful witty comment, Sam and for the laugh. I have never tasted sautéed cabbage, Sam. Must try it out! In Ireland cabbage is boiled with bacon or bacon ribs. Never had it in soup either, but think I will give that a miss! Too much bread soda in the cabbage and black spots appear on the cabbage. Just a tiny piece is needed, but as I always shred the cabbage, I have never used it, but saw my Mam use it from time to time, though seldom. Thank you again for sharing, Sam. Wishing you a very nice rest of the day to enjoy, dear friend...

[Samuel Dickens]

Bacon flavor is perfect for cabbage. I like to saute cabbage in bacon fat which would create a flavor you'd recognize.

[Marie]

Oh, it sounds absolutely delicious, Sam. I must try it out! Thank you for sharing with me, dear friend...

[Dara]

I am getting a good chuckle out of this one. I love the rhythm of the rhyme and the image you have created is hilarious. Makes me a little hungry for a biscuit about now, too :-)

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Dara, I'm glad you got a laugh. My biscuits ain't bad, so I reckon I might make a Purdy good bride.

[Dara]

Lol another image to take with me. Your humor often makes my day. Write on!

[Christine]

lovely poem, great piece of nonsense, are you related to Edward Lear?

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks. No, I don't know the fellow.

[Marie]

Biscuits come out of a can or frozen--every bride knows that.

[Woody]

the only thing I can cook is an omelette. no kidding.
a fun little piece, Sam. you know I like poetry that has no rhyme or reason. great minds and all that.

[roarke]

I've had my little brisket bruised many a time....hahahaha. Fun stuff Sam.

[Samuel Dickens]

You, too? Making good biscuits used to be an important test for new brides. I make the biscuits, so I guess that indicates how mine did.

[roarke]

I can cook a blue streak, but I can't bake worth a lick. Luckily, my lovely bride can. I'm a lucky guy.