Darnell

Alright, let’s talk about these meal in a jar recipes, you know, the kind you can just throw together and they last forever? I ain’t no fancy cook, mind you, but even I can handle this stuff. And let me tell ya, it’s a lifesaver when you don’t feel like fussing in the kitchen. First off, why jars? Well, they’re cheap, that’s one thing. And you can see what’s inside, no more guessing what that old container in the back of the cupboard is. Plus, things just seem to last…

Alright, let’s talk about them colorful and healthy desserts, you know, the kind they put in them crossword puzzles. I ain’t no fancy cook or nothin’, but I know a thing or two about good eatin’. First off, they got this thing called GELATIN. Sounds fancy, huh? It’s seven letters, just like they say in them puzzles. My grandbaby, she loves them jiggly things. We make ‘em with fruit, all sorts of colors, like them red strawberries and them yellow pineapples. Makes it real purdy, and the kids eat it…

Alright, let’s talk about this “white lightning” drink. I ain’t no fancy bartender or nothin’, just an old woman who’s seen a thing or two. Folks used to call it all sorts of names back in the day, moonshine, hooch, white dog… you get the picture. Strong stuff, that’s for sure. Made folks do silly things, dance on tables, sing off-key, sometimes even fight. What is this White Lightning Anyway? Now, from what I gather, this “white lightning” ain’t just one thing. It’s kinda like callin’ all cars “vehicles,” you…

Alright, let’s talk about this Cava dessert thing, you know, like the sweet stuff after you eat your fill. I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, just a plain ol’ person who likes a good treat now and then. So, if you’re lookin’ for some uppity-gook talk, you best go somewhere else, ’cause I’m gonna tell it to ya straight, just like it is. Now, this Cava place, I hear it’s a restaurant, some kinda “Mediterranean” joint. Sounds foreign, don’t it? But hey, food is food, as long as it…

[Body] Alright, let’s talk about this Maradona drink energy stuff. I ain’t no fancy writer or nothin’, just tellin’ it like it is. So, this drink, it’s got Maradona’s name on it, that football fella, the one everyone made a fuss about. Heard he was good, real good, though I never watched much of that kickin’ ball stuff myself. Too busy workin’ the land, ya know? Anyways, they got this drink, see? An “energy drink” they call it. Now, I’ve had my share of coffee, strong stuff, keeps ya goin’…

Alright, let’s talk about this “Walk Me Down Drink,” whatever that fancy name means. Sounds like somethin’ you’d need after a long day workin’ in the fields, not that I ever did much field work, mind you. My back ain’t built for that. So, from what I gather, this here drink is strong, real strong. They throw everything but the kitchen sink in it, like them city folks do. Vodka, yeah, I heard of that. Rum, that’s the stuff pirates drink, or so they say in them movies. Gin? Don’t…

Alright, let’s talk about them sweet wines, the ones you drink after dinner, you know? Not the regular stuff you gulp down with your food. These are special, like for holidays or when you wanna feel fancy, even if you ain’t. So, they call ‘em “dessert wines,” I guess ‘cause you drink ‘em with dessert. Makes sense, right? But Lord, some of these names are a mouthful! I can barely say ‘em, but I can sure drink ‘em! Heh. First off, there’s this “fortified wine” stuff. That means they added…

Alright, let’s talk about this monster cookie dough thing, ya know? I ain’t no fancy baker or nothin’, but I know a good cookie when I taste one. And this dough, well, it makes some darn good cookies, I tell ya. First off, what is it? It’s just stuff you mix up to make monster cookies, simple as that. Big ol’ cookies, the kind that fill your hand. They got all sorts of stuff in ‘em, but the real deal ones always have peanut butter, oats, and them little colorful…

Alright, let’s talk about this sourdough dessert thing. You know, that sour bread? I never thought you could make sweet stuff with it, but hey, the world’s full of surprises, ain’t it? First off, someone told me about sourdough blueberry muffins. Imagine that! That tangy bread with sweet little blueberries. I reckon it’s like a party in your mouth – a little sour, a little sweet. My old man, he used to say, “Life’s like that, a mix of sour and sweet.” He was a wise one, that old coot….

Alright, alright, let me tell ya ’bout this here… whatchamacallit… tarte drink of h2o. Sounds fancy, huh? Don’t you worry none, I’ll break it down for ya, just like I’m tellin’ ya ’bout the weather. First off, they say it’s for all kinds of skin. Now, I ain’t no fancy doctor or nothin’, but I reckon that means it’s good for everyone. City folk, country folk, young’uns, and old geezers like me. They say it’s real good if your skin’s feelin’ all dried up like a prune in the sun….