But first. Andy Kershaw wins the job as Rexville's animal control chief:
Andy’s resume included an honorable stint as an Army MP despite inheriting his daddy’s blurry eyesight. But it was Andy’s interview that snared the job. Mayor Osgood told Andy he was looking for a “seasoned” law-and-order guy. “I’m not only seasoned,” replied the candidate, “I’m smoked and cured.” The mayor so enjoyed that earthy reply he wrote it down and hired the man right then. He later informed the town administrator and ignored his lecture on personnel procedures. “Just make it work,” he said––from the novel, "Dog Park."
When the first snow arrives, Robert and Jen start thinking homemade soup. A hearty one. Not a light broth. A dense swirling one. Hot, hefty meat and veggies, married with stubby rice kernels.The mistake-proof process starts with the broth, simmered for hours to warm you and the kitchen. A good rich left-bank Bordeaux kicks the body temperature up even higher. Put a small antipasto on the side as a foil.
Ingredients:
A pound of beef
Two pounds of beef bones
Three carrots; one onion; rib of celery; garlic clove, smashed
Two sprigs of fresh rosemary
A large jug of spring water
Cup of raw rice
Salt and pepper
Olive oil. flour
In a large stock pot, on medium heat, add oil, chopped veggies and the garlic
Take the rosemary leaves off the stems, chop and add.
Cut the beef in a few pieces and brown them
Toss in a few table spoons of flour and make a roux.
Cook for 5 minutes then add beef bones, salt and pepper
Empty the water jug, shake the cauldron to mix, and simmer for four hours
Use a slotted spoon to take out the bones and beef
Shred beef and reintroduce
Let the soup cool. Place in frig. for an hour.
Remove the pot and skim off some fat.
Back on the heat. Stir in a cup of rice. In 30 minutes, you've got soup.
Andy’s resume included an honorable stint as an Army MP despite inheriting his daddy’s blurry eyesight. But it was Andy’s interview that snared the job. Mayor Osgood told Andy he was looking for a “seasoned” law-and-order guy. “I’m not only seasoned,” replied the candidate, “I’m smoked and cured.” The mayor so enjoyed that earthy reply he wrote it down and hired the man right then. He later informed the town administrator and ignored his lecture on personnel procedures. “Just make it work,” he said––from the novel, "Dog Park."
When the first snow arrives, Robert and Jen start thinking homemade soup. A hearty one. Not a light broth. A dense swirling one. Hot, hefty meat and veggies, married with stubby rice kernels.The mistake-proof process starts with the broth, simmered for hours to warm you and the kitchen. A good rich left-bank Bordeaux kicks the body temperature up even higher. Put a small antipasto on the side as a foil.
Ingredients:
A pound of beef
Two pounds of beef bones
Three carrots; one onion; rib of celery; garlic clove, smashed
Two sprigs of fresh rosemary
A large jug of spring water
Cup of raw rice
Salt and pepper
Olive oil. flour
In a large stock pot, on medium heat, add oil, chopped veggies and the garlic
Take the rosemary leaves off the stems, chop and add.
Cut the beef in a few pieces and brown them
Toss in a few table spoons of flour and make a roux.
Cook for 5 minutes then add beef bones, salt and pepper
Empty the water jug, shake the cauldron to mix, and simmer for four hours
Use a slotted spoon to take out the bones and beef
Shred beef and reintroduce
Let the soup cool. Place in frig. for an hour.
Remove the pot and skim off some fat.
Back on the heat. Stir in a cup of rice. In 30 minutes, you've got soup.
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