Fish Limericks

I will be perfectly honest...seldom am I witty, or humorous...especially in one breath...however, this evening I felt the need to create some limericks..   I was serving fish for dinner....and one would not associate fish with limericks, but, sitting on the couch I had a brain-storm.  I guess you could call it that, or an aneurysm.  You be the judge.  Perhaps it is the solitary confinement of my apartment which prompts these "ideas."  It is sort of like being in prison, only here I have luxuries such as toilet paper and shoe laces.  And there are no floating pencils in MY toilet!   hahahahaha.  (a few of you may get that....)  Alright...shall we get back to dinner, and my humor.  Both of which can be hard to swallow at times.  Boy...am I on a roll tonight!?!?! 

There once was a piece of fish
Who had one very special wish..
Please poach me or fry me,
Don't be afraid to try me
I just want to be the star of the dish!!

There once was a piece of cod
That one might fine to be quite odd
He yearned to be eaten
But not until a meetin'
Where he exclaimed "I used to have quite a bod!"

Lastly....
There once was a fish from Nantucket
Who found himself stuck in a bucket
His fate was sealed...
He'd make such a meal
Until he leapt into the water...crying... 'Suck it!'
(you were expecting something a little more off-color...just admit it...I know better than to do such a thing! :-))

Now, as I have just exhibited...I am no Emily Bronte...so all can relax.  Perhaps I should just get back to what I do best....cooking.  Again, that could be argued, but trust me, my cooking is a whole lot better than my limericks.  As that is not saying much...but it is saying something ...

This evening we had fish.  It, I believe, is the first fish I have cooked since being in the new apartment!  (scallops not included).  I created a little cod packet with potatoes, served with asparagus bundles on the side.  Below are the ingredients prior to assembly.

It's a yellow, yellow world....There once was a gal who loved yellow....  I'll stop, I promise!

The packet consisted of thinly sliced potatoes tossed with olive oil, pepper and minced herbs, then topped with cod, chopped olives, garlic slivers and lemon slices.  Wrapped in aluminum foil and baked at 400 for around 20 minutes.  Please be mindful when you open your packet...steam burns!  My hands look like I was personally involved in the Manhattan Project!  Either that, or I've been a welder for the past 25 years wearing nothing but a speed-o.  Just watch out!!  Ouch!!  Burns leave scars!!  While the packet baked, I added my asparagus bundles, wrapped in proscuitto into the oven.

Asparagus with balsamic and prosciutto.

Again, all were baked in the oven, and were pretty tasty.  Well under $3.00.  The leftover funds can be used for your therapy, allowing you to recover from my questionable limerick debut.

Amongst my limerick creations and cooking, E.V. and I found some time to go for a few walks...We found ourselves in the apartment lobby.  She was actually in search of biscuits..but the office was closed.

"I need me a biscuit, mama...I don't know what I'm gonna do without a biscuit!?!?"

She quickly recovered, and as you can see, she would totally survive without said biscuit.  She needs to be mindful.  Unfortunately they don't make Spanx for dogs!  Don't ever tell her I said that.  Then I'd be the one in the dog house!  Not that we have a dog house...but....you know what I'm saying.

I'll go down the same road as usual since I'm that kind of gal.  Thanks for joining us and make yourself a tasty packet of cod deliciousness.  So easy, inexpensive and yummy!!

There once was a lass that cooked...

Her social calendar was seldomly booked.

She made something great,

To put on your plate...

Now all the cute boys are hooked.

Hahahahha.  Not in THIS lifetime.   Have a great night!!