Stew: History of the Meal in a Pot
Let’s get ready for winter with 4 recipes for the perfect one-pot meal
I have nothing to put in my stew, you see,
Not a bone or a bean or a black-eyed pea,
So I’ll just climb in the pot to see
If I can make a stew out of me.
I’ll put in some pepper and salt and I’ll sit
In the bubbling water — I won’t scream a bit.
I’ll sing while I simmer, I’ll smile while I’m stewing,
I’ll taste myself often to see how I’m doing.
I’ll stir me around with this big wooden spoon
And serve myself up at a quarter to noon.
So bring out your stew bowls,
You gobblers and snackers.
Farewell — and I hope you enjoy me with crackers!— Shel Silverstein
A Perfect Introduction to the Topic of Stew
Oh, how ghoulish! I think that’s a perfect poem for autumn and as an introduction to the topic of stew. When the weather becomes chilly, our thoughts of food switch from refreshing summertime salads to steaming bowls of comfort.
Sure, it’s easy to grab a can of soup from the pantry, but I’d prefer to spend a little extra time making a pot of stew.
Soup, Stew, What’s the Difference?
Well, those who pen the definitions in dictionaries agree that stew (the noun) is “a dish…
