HUNGRY GERALD

As the dread Turkey Day arrives my thoughts turn to Calvin Trillin. My favorite food writer once mused that if Italians had landed on Plymouth Rock rather than the Puritans we would be enjoying Spaghetti Carbonara on Thanksgiving Day. Obviously,a major improvement. However,in the interests of family harmony I will eat a lot of turkey (this year’s good vintage of beaujolais nouveau will help). Pass the gravy.

§ One Response to Carbonara Blues

• oldgringo says:

  November 25, 2010 at 9:47 am

  Hungry: You are no doubt aware of the report — apparently true — that one Benj. Frankl’n once lobbied on behalf of the turkey when consideration was being given to which of all fowl should be honored as our National Bird. He failed in his bid, of course. It was a sad day, particularly for those of use who would much prefer the taste of eagle…

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