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February 10, 2004

Kitchen Kemistry

Although, I am no gourmet chef, I do enjoy cooking. I suppose it provides an outlet for creativity. Obviously, I also appreciate the idea of people devouring that which I provide. Hopefully, they are not eating, simply to please me.

I equate my kitchen experimentation to Kemistry, I purposely dropped the European spelling to pay homage to my people of Kemet. Science, mathematics, culinary, and many other wonderful creations, were derived from these dark-skinned people.

Anyway, I digress. I enjoy the idea of fabricating something new. I understand baking allows for the same level of discovery; however, I have not delved into this area. Yesterday, I made some delicious chicken soup, which was definitely as much fun to make, as it was to eat. I have to give my pops a huge shout for providing me the recipe. I have tried it with Cornish Hen and whole chicken. Good stuff.
What have you cooked lately ?

Posted by AG at February 10, 2004 8:07 AM

Comments

All right, My Khametic, Asiatic, Conscious minded Brother. I am feeling your poetic words of wisdom. I also appreciate our Khametic Kulture (pick up a book and read if that just went over your head) and the culinary arts as well. And I must say you do have some skills. I have tasted your cooking and you got game! It’s funny though; I thought I was the only one your father gave that recipe to. 1 can of Campbell’s and 2 cans of Chunky’s chicken soup and a ½ of cup of water.
Anyway that got to get back to work. I will holla at you later.
And Al, yes you are rambling, randomly, but we still Love you Bro. We understand that there is not too much else you can do in Michigan? ; )
Peace Out & Stay Black
John Chris AKA
The Nubian Prince

Posted by: Nubian Prince at February 10, 2004 8:27 AM

Hmm. My brother. If only you read up on Your-story instead of History. You'd know that Imhotep was not only a Master Builder, credited with the building the first large scale pyramid. A little one-up-manship on the brothers in the South (Nubia). His real contribution was in the culinary arts. He made a mean Ibis soup back then.
But you wouldn't know that, now would you my brotha!!!
Stan the Man (aka Afro Man)

Posted by: Stan the Man at February 10, 2004 10:49 AM

Funny, Al. You always seem to show up at our parties AFTER all the cooking has been done...

When are you going to share this penchant for culinary masterpieces with the BCLS crew?

Nadir

Posted by: Nadir at February 10, 2004 6:21 PM

It pleases my soul to hear that men are experimenting with and perfecting recipes. Keep up the good work. I'd love to receive a few creative recipes.

Posted by: Miss Bakker at February 10, 2004 9:43 PM

Nadir:
I would happy to bless BCLS w/my Kemistry skills.
Heck, I imagine it would be fun to show some folks how to eat to live ;)

Posted by: AG at February 11, 2004 12:53 AM

MissBakker:
I'd be happy to share my recipies you and anyone else who may want them. Actually, I have thought about creating a small online cookbook of some of my favorites.

Posted by: AG at February 11, 2004 7:28 AM

I do appreciate the indepth knowledge of Kemitic history that some of you have shared w/me. Perhaps I do need to brush up on some of my reading. It has been awhile since I read the Mehtu Nehtr, and texts that I consider sacred. Thanks for blessing me with the wisdom and kulture.

Posted by: AG at February 11, 2004 7:34 AM

Brother Al,

Dad gave me the recipet for the chicken soup. but somehow, us Marines, were never taught how to "Skin" the chicken after catching and killing it. So my "Yard Bird" always seems to have a few Feathers in it. Maybe you can shed light on what I am doing wrong.

Paul,
Keeping it Real...

ps.. Maybee I will stick to MRE (Meals ready to Eat).
ANYTHING can be made, by Just Adding Watter...

Posted by: Paul at February 13, 2004 8:04 PM

Glad to see you're expanding your cooking repertoire. I thought you were stuck with the routine lima beans in the crock pot dish. The brother has grown! Now, when you learn how to curried or stew that chicken - call me.

Posted by: Niki at February 21, 2004 9:21 AM

Niki:
One day I will be doing curry or stew chicken. Yes, I'll call you when I get it done.

Posted by: AG at March 2, 2004 12:32 PM