This would be an ode to Cleochatra, if I were any earthly use at all when it comes to writing poetry! Since I'm not, I'll settle for a short raving about how much I LOVE CLEOCHATRA AND HER OOPSIE ROLLS!
Seriously, where have these rolls been all my life? Or at least since 2003?
I came across them a while back, but with one thing and another (mainly my inability to remember to buy cream cheese for three weeks running) I didn't get around to making them until yesterday. They are so! freaking! good!
They remind me very much of popovers, particularly these popovers that used to be served in a restaurant that no longer exists, the Sword and Shield. The Sword and Shield was a steakhouse, which was the standard place to go for birthday and anniversary dinners in my little home town. I remember the charming decor, dark, dark wood paneling, red carpeting with some obscure genealogical coat of arms on it, big, silver colored pseudo-battle axes on the wall and -- the feature which most appealed to us as little kids -- a big suit of armor by the hostess station.
They served, well, steak, but they also used to have crackers and the port-wine cheese spread on the tables. There was also a little salad buffet thing where you could get these candy apple slices and fresh, hot popovers.
Those popovers were my favorite thing there, and if left to my own devices, that would have been all I'd have eaten. The Sword and Shield is sadly no more, having closed decades ago, and I thought that was one taste sensation that was lost to history.
But, thanks to Cleochatra's fortuitous mistake, I have re-experienced my beloved popovers. I made the standard recipe first, and when I tasted them, I was transported back more years than I care to admit and was all "OMFGBBQ! These taste like the Sword and Shield Popovers!"
So, I whipped up another batch and made them in a muffin tin, and had myself some real popover-shaped pseudo-popovers with butter. Mmmmmm.
Cleochatra, I salute you!
Elle
Seriously, where have these rolls been all my life? Or at least since 2003?
I came across them a while back, but with one thing and another (mainly my inability to remember to buy cream cheese for three weeks running) I didn't get around to making them until yesterday. They are so! freaking! good!
They remind me very much of popovers, particularly these popovers that used to be served in a restaurant that no longer exists, the Sword and Shield. The Sword and Shield was a steakhouse, which was the standard place to go for birthday and anniversary dinners in my little home town. I remember the charming decor, dark, dark wood paneling, red carpeting with some obscure genealogical coat of arms on it, big, silver colored pseudo-battle axes on the wall and -- the feature which most appealed to us as little kids -- a big suit of armor by the hostess station.
They served, well, steak, but they also used to have crackers and the port-wine cheese spread on the tables. There was also a little salad buffet thing where you could get these candy apple slices and fresh, hot popovers.
Those popovers were my favorite thing there, and if left to my own devices, that would have been all I'd have eaten. The Sword and Shield is sadly no more, having closed decades ago, and I thought that was one taste sensation that was lost to history.
But, thanks to Cleochatra's fortuitous mistake, I have re-experienced my beloved popovers. I made the standard recipe first, and when I tasted them, I was transported back more years than I care to admit and was all "OMFGBBQ! These taste like the Sword and Shield Popovers!"
So, I whipped up another batch and made them in a muffin tin, and had myself some real popover-shaped pseudo-popovers with butter. Mmmmmm.
Cleochatra, I salute you!
Elle
3 Kerfuffles:
You are so sweet! I appreciate your ode. I'm blushing!
I'm a mom of four kids. I only usually blush when I do stuff like forget my tshirt is tucked into the back of my underwear.
I'm all class, baby!
As an aside, these make awesome BLT's. I hope they continue to serve you well. And the ode is certainly appreciated.
The odes I get at home are like, "YEAH! There's no cauliflower in this one, Sarah!"
Kids. If I could eat them, I would have by now. :D
I guess I doubly appreciated your ode, unlike my proofreading skills.
And cool! I don't have to wait to be approved! You're so cutting-edge!
How many grams of carbs are there in your average kid?
;)
I'm trying the cauliflower pizza crust next! You are a genius!
Post a Comment