The Magic Crow

A friend of mine had a pet crow. He claimed this bird possessed special powers. So I asked him to demonstrate.

This crow was very tame. It just sat on the table there in the kitchen, calmly regarding the world. It didn't make any noise. No caws for alarm.

My friend went to the freezer and brought a frozen macaroni package. He placed it on a plate and sat it next to the crow. The bird lifted a wing, fluttered it a bit up and down over the macaroni for a minute or so, and before my eyes the food was cooked!

"How did he DO that!?" I gasped.

My friend smugly said, "My crow waves."

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My ancient microwave began to make noises and create light effects worthy of Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory before it finally croaked. The last thing I cooked in it was a Marmite cheese dip I invented.

So now the toaster is my chief cooking tool. Meanwhile, the microwave is moved to the garage, aka, the Museum of Broken Appliances.

One of the Most Beautifully Sad Mashups I've Seen

Steven Reed's presentation of how to microwave chili and cheese nacho dip in "Weber Cooks" is enhanced with music in such a way that it dances right on the DMZ of comedy and tragedy.  You can laugh and then feel sort of sick inside, or feel sorry for the guy then feel sort of sick inside. In either case, it is fascinating although hardly uplifting and inspiring.

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Succulent Roast Beef and

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with

Rich Beef Gravy

OK, so it looks slightly different than the meal on the package after it has been nuked. Well, actually it doesn't even look close. In fact, it is rather repulsive in appearance. But it does taste good.