Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
-- Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5
Frankie and Slim
Happy New Year
Monday, September 23, 2013
PLAN AHEAD
Question Of The Week 9-23-13
What would you select for that last meal if you were on death row.
Cliff -- I tried to google "slicker mushrooms" and couldn't find them. I only found some reference to having to put on your slicker and rain boots to collect the mushrooms. Perhaps you find slicker mushrooms when you are snipe hunting?
Tabor -- I don't guess you have to eat your last meal but you could still order it. However the getting drunk idea is probably the best. I really don't think they let the condemned have alcohol and I also heard that there is a price limit on the last meal.
I would order my favorite Mughlai food:(fit for Mughal Kings) Punjabi Lassi, Tandoori Roti,Aloo Parantha,Paneer Butter Masala,Dal Fry, Aloo Gobi,Vegetable Pulao,Green Salad,Kulfi, Gulab Jamun, Basundi. Please google to find out more about these dishes.
Drink - Coke and a glass of wine Appetizer - Salad - wedge salad Entree - steak - asparagus - baked potato with butter Bread - warm health bread with butter Dessert - chocolate cake with chocolate icing and ice cream and nuts. Cup of coffee.
I don't have to worry about dying from what I eat.
Like Tabor above, I probably wouldn't have much appetite for a meal. If alcohol wasn't allowed I'd ask for a Valium laced milkshake. Well, maybe I'd ask for a hamburger and fries with that. :)
Drink - a whole bottle of cold Pinot Grigio. Appetizer - homemade potato chips with hot blue cheese dip. Salad - Caesar Entree - Pasta Primavera Bread - those rolls from O'Charley's with actual butter. Dessert - Chocolate cake with chocolate icing.
I can't think what I'd possibly do to be on death row, so I guess I'll never get this meal.
I do not know what I would have for a last meal--can't imagine it bringing much joy or satisfaction. BUT I definitely would be ordering it because I took pot shots at the litterers who trash my road with their beer bottles and fast food debris. I am generally opposed to the death penalty, but I do make an exception for those who litter.:)
I have an artist friend who has been in the news this year for her ongoing project of painting the "last supper" of all death row inmates on record. She paints on dinner plates & fires them in a kiln. They range from lobster dinners to just a pack of cigarettes. If you google "Julie Green's Last Supper" you'll see.
Drink: mocha Appetizer: edamame Salad: Korean seaweed, watercress, soba salad Entree: This is a hard one. Scallops Bread: Hawaiian Portuguese sweet bread Dessert: Ted's Bakery chocolate haupia pie
Does anyone remember the Three Stooges famous comment about what they wanted to eat?
Moe said," Just give me a rotten egg and a piece of burnt toast. I have a tape worm and that's good enough for him."
Personally, I would be very careful what I ate or drank..Suppose the Governor called at the last minute and cancelled the execution? THAT'S when I'd have the Filet Mignon and Gray Goose......
What a coincidence! I just read a novel by Liza Palmer in which the main character's job is to cook the last meal requests at a prison. It was a great book! But moving on, being from New Mexico my last meal request would be: Drink: largest Dr Pepper possible chips & fresh salsa Beef Chili Relleno Green Chili Posole Refried Beans topped with melted cheddar & salsa a double serving of Calabacitas Sopapillas with honey and butter Yum!
I meant to add the book's title---it really was a great read--NOWHERE BUT HOME by Liza Palmer. And I want to add cheesecake drizzled with chocolate and caramel to my order! :)
Drink - starbucks Appetizer - hummus and pita chips Salad - some kind of spinach salad with craisins and feta cheese I think Entree - my mother chicken curry with dumplings (can my mother bring that to the prison?) Bread - garlic cheesy bread! Dessert - Apple Pie a la mode!
Drink - Top Shelf Margarita
ReplyDeleteAppetizer - Spinach/Artichoke dip & chips
Salad - Grilled chicken Caesar
Entree - Fried shrimp with lobster side & loaded baked potato side.
Bread - Garlic Cheese bread
Dessert - Chocolate silk pie
Then I would suggest it might be easier to just take me to Red Lobster where I would make my escape:)
Oh and I fear I would be there for failure to get involved.
ReplyDeleteWhat the locals here call 'Slicker Mushrooms.' I've always been afraid to try them and the last meal would make that point moot.
ReplyDeleteI have thought about this when I see movies that have the last meal...I am afraid I would have no appetite at all and would just ask to get drunk!
ReplyDeleteCliff -- I tried to google "slicker mushrooms" and couldn't find them. I only found some reference to having to put on your slicker and rain boots to collect the mushrooms. Perhaps you find slicker mushrooms when you are snipe hunting?
ReplyDeleteTabor -- I don't guess you have to eat your last meal but you could still order it. However the getting drunk idea is probably the best. I really don't think they let the condemned have alcohol and I also heard that there is a price limit on the last meal.
I would order my favorite Mughlai food:(fit for Mughal Kings)
ReplyDeletePunjabi Lassi, Tandoori Roti,Aloo Parantha,Paneer Butter Masala,Dal Fry, Aloo Gobi,Vegetable Pulao,Green Salad,Kulfi, Gulab Jamun, Basundi. Please google to find out more about these dishes.
:) Ram
ps. And of course a bottle of the finest wine.
The last three are sweet dishes !
ReplyDeleteDrink - Coke and a glass of wine
ReplyDeleteAppetizer -
Salad - wedge salad
Entree - steak - asparagus - baked potato with butter
Bread - warm health bread with butter
Dessert - chocolate cake with chocolate icing and ice cream and nuts. Cup of coffee.
I don't have to worry about dying from what I eat.
Like Tabor above, I probably wouldn't have much appetite for a meal. If alcohol wasn't allowed I'd ask for a Valium laced milkshake. Well, maybe I'd ask for a hamburger and fries with that. :)
ReplyDeleteDrink - a whole bottle of cold Pinot Grigio.
ReplyDeleteAppetizer - homemade potato chips with hot blue cheese dip.
Salad - Caesar
Entree - Pasta Primavera
Bread - those rolls from O'Charley's with actual butter.
Dessert - Chocolate cake with chocolate icing.
I can't think what I'd possibly do to be on death row, so I guess I'll never get this meal.
I do not know what I would have for a last meal--can't imagine it bringing much joy or satisfaction. BUT I definitely would be ordering it because I took pot shots at the litterers who trash my road with their beer bottles and fast food debris. I am generally opposed to the death penalty, but I do make an exception for those who litter.:)
ReplyDeleteWould love to have my Mom's roast beef dinner again with my raspberry tart for dessert. :)
ReplyDeleteI have an artist friend who has been in the news this year for her ongoing project of painting the "last supper" of all death row inmates on record. She paints on dinner plates & fires them in a kiln. They range from lobster dinners to just a pack of cigarettes. If you google "Julie Green's Last Supper" you'll see.
ReplyDelete@Talon:
ReplyDeleteOne inmate was allowed to have his mother come to the prison kitchen and prepare her special lasagna.
Drink: mocha
ReplyDeleteAppetizer: edamame
Salad: Korean seaweed, watercress, soba salad
Entree: This is a hard one. Scallops
Bread: Hawaiian Portuguese sweet bread
Dessert: Ted's Bakery chocolate haupia pie
Oh wait. I just saw your chocolate silk pie. Yum. That was always my favorite back in Illinois from Baker's Square.
ReplyDeleteWe all get there one way or another... so I would request a genie in a glass of Guiness...
ReplyDeleteI'd pass on the dinner and hope I'd have more time with loved ones. Who knows why I'd be there - surely a case of mistaken identity.
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone remember the Three Stooges famous comment about what they wanted to eat?
Moe said," Just give me a rotten egg and a piece of burnt toast. I have a tape worm and that's good enough for him."
Personally, I would be very careful what I ate or drank..Suppose the Governor called at the last minute and cancelled the execution? THAT'S when I'd have the Filet Mignon and Gray Goose......
i like Nancy's idea, but on the other hand i recieved your kind and thoughful gifts -thank you so much and i will be doing a pay it forward soon
ReplyDeleteWow! That's morbid.
ReplyDeleteHmm, so the blood sugar and allergies wouldn't matter...
Tomato and mozzarella
green salad
Cheese enchiladas with rice and black beans
Sourdough
Cheesecake with strawberries
Probably for swearing too much.
What a coincidence! I just read a novel by Liza Palmer in which the main character's job is to cook the last meal requests at a prison. It was a great book! But moving on, being from New Mexico my last meal request would be:
ReplyDeleteDrink: largest Dr Pepper possible
chips & fresh salsa
Beef Chili Relleno
Green Chili Posole
Refried Beans topped with melted cheddar & salsa
a double serving of Calabacitas
Sopapillas with honey and butter
Yum!
I meant to add the book's title---it really was a great read--NOWHERE BUT HOME by Liza Palmer. And I want to add cheesecake drizzled with chocolate and caramel to my order! :)
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be able to eat a thing, I think I'd go with getting drunk too. :D
ReplyDeleteI think I'm with those that wouldn't be all that hungry if I was going to be executed. If I'm nervous or stressed, I lose my appetite.
ReplyDeleteYour meal looks mighty good to me under normal circumstances.
Drink - starbucks
ReplyDeleteAppetizer - hummus and pita chips
Salad - some kind of spinach salad with craisins and feta cheese I think
Entree - my mother chicken curry with dumplings (can my mother bring that to the prison?)
Bread - garlic cheesy bread!
Dessert - Apple Pie a la mode!
I want teeth again to crunch on popcorn- but never plan on a last meal.
ReplyDeleteAlready eat all my soft favorites.
Dessert and a excellent dessert wine.
ReplyDeleteIf only one is allowed I'll have the pud:)