"Oh, Mama...you already look funky and you're not made of cheese...and I wanna go live up in this penthouse apartment to which you previously referenced...I hear they always have clean sheets...hahahaha...and I love Groundhog...where's that pink slime?? Gotta have that!!!"
Tonight I did a bad thing...aside from the Groundhog 'incident'....tisk-tisk...I jest...So, at this point in my life, I'm sure, to most of you, that is no surprise...which is why I didn't ask you to have a seat...but, it isn't what you were thinking...no boys, toys, mailboxes or police were involved...much to MY chagrin...hahahaahaha..I'm kidding..um, not really...Anyhoo...I somehow managed to channel Paula Deen tonight..and now we can probably share clothes and such...after the calorie-laden meal I consumed this evening...thank heavens for yoga pants...and not that I plan on doing any yoga..but they have a stretchy-waist band...Allow me to introduce....(and we have prolly way too many pics for a Thursday night..) Cajun fried catfish with stovetop mac and cheese in a bacon bowl..oh, we did have some green beans..that's a bonus...
Mac and Cheese Components: Macaroni, Cheese, Butter, Cream and Flour..I can't believe I just typed that sentence..that time I was channeling Captain Obvious..we did lots of channeling tonight...I was bored, what can I say...I probably should have stuck with channel surfing and saved everyone the pain and suffering...I didn't wanna be THAT nice tonight...my bad...
We shall begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end, then stop...Lewis Carroll did say it best..so for tonight I'm the King..and you're the rabbit..and I promise I'll stop....JK..Where was I???..boil your pasta...this is the first of many 'action' shots...my ginormously freakish man-hands were feeling neglected and they really wanted to make an appearance on the world wide web..I was in no position to say no...
Next we will make a roux...the first of several French references and such...it is not my fault..it's Pierre...blame him..and when you see him, tell him to totes call me!! hahahahaahahahaa..that would probably violate the restraining order...no worries..I promise never again to go to Canada..not that I have much of a choice...at least if you believe what the Roal Canadian Mounted Police have to say....but, they're all lies, IMHO..fo'sho'...
We'll just move along and add some heavy whipping cream...since that is what Paula would do...WWPD...my new acronym!!! What WOULD Paula Do????....wait...don't answer that...it was a rhetorical question..So no skimping on calories this evening, my friends..then whisk away...yup...whisk...no joke there..nope..not at all...
Let's add some grated cheese...OMG..and throw in an Ugh...I'm killing myself here...not by adding cheese...again, I shall repeat...there is no joke there either...nope...not at all..And once the cheese has melted..add the pasta..somehow I missed taking a photo of that process..but it was pretty yawwwwwwnnn..and zzzzzzzzzzz...so, you didn't really lose out...
"Alright, Mama...as I predicted, we'd be Philippine bound sooner or later...I'm going now...I'll be in the book, under Maverick Hammond..hahahahaaha..but don't bother looking me up...hahahahahahaha"
Alright...alright...y'all...I'll stop exercising my lips and move along...that Paula is a total hoot....The catfish...they have a face only a mother could love..but they are high in vitamin D...I caught one once..when I was 10...I do realize that was irrelevant but I'm on this TMI phase tonight..oh, and BTW..I'll stop...
Catfish Components: Fish, Mayonnaise, Cajun Seasoning, Cornmeal, Tabasco, Lemon, Paprika, Olive Oil and Garlic
Sprinkle your fish with the seasonings and spread with mayonnaise..throw in a little Tabasco..it won't hurt...then dredge in cornmeal..I'm lacking this photo...stinkin' ghetto-cam..yup...
In keeping with the Paula Deen tradition...fry your catfish in butter and oil (and as you read that sentence..imagine her saying it...in the southern accent...since I can't figure out how I could spell those words in a manner in which they would sound as though they came out of her mouth....) Then remember, Peter Griffin did say it best...America's great, except for the South..hahahahahahahaha..totes JK...but I love that line...
Now this next risky cooking maneuver was not invented by Paula..and although that is rather hard to believe...as it involves lots of fat and calories and grease and cured meat from a pig, our wonderful friend bacon!!!...not to be confused with Francis Bacon..although if you'd care for me to get all philosophical about bacon, I can...I do have all night...zero plans..we made a bacon bowl...yup...they do exist...they can be made..and they are delish!!!
You start with a small ramekin and proceed to envelope with bacon strips...a little weaving is involved...minus a loom..
For once you get to use your microwave for something other than popcorn..microwave until it is cooked...this probably took 7 minutes or so..much longer than I had expected..and this picture..don't get me started...
"Oh, Mama...bacon???? What can I do to facilitate the meal process..let me know..I'm here to help...I don't wanna go to the Philippines on an empty stomach!! hahahaahahaha"
Fried Catfish..Mac and Cheese in a Bacon Bowl and French Cut Green Beans
I cheated on the vegetable..I know..I know..I do NOT believe in canned vegetables, but I was dying for these..they're one of my favorites and I haven't had them in at least a year..besides they're French..so it's all Pierre's fault...yup...But this was very delicious..
I threw in an additional shot..mostly because I had one and really couldn't decide..I hate making decisions..I shoulda flipped a coin..or flipped over my dishwasher door...they both result in either a heads or tails landing, no??? hahahahahahahaha..
Well, we tried a little harder tonight...and it just goes to show...butter, oil and grease make the world go 'round..and everything better..thank YOU, Paula!!! hahahahaa..and I was soooo caught up in the preparation process..we didn't shake too much bootie..I'm sure the world is a happier place for that..in fact, I am most certain that is the case...but please take me back to Summer Paradise...or at least tell me how to get back there..I'll be there in a heartbeat...for reals!! Seven days...one week..until I am on my way to Pennsylvania...The countdown continues...and I continue to be excited...I implore you..make a bacon bowl..it has endless potential..like me! hahahahahahahaha...this is, yet again, an exhausted Written-Off Penny saying peace out and such...and in my gansta fashion, I wanna give a holla out to Six-Fiddy and Hazent Kleared Da Bank..oh, and a sassy gal sporting a pair of lucky purple docs...G'night y'all....and we did stop..just like I promised!!!
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