Patriots, regardless of a candidate's politics, would you vote for someone who won't give up their recipe for cookin' up skwerl?
A little background for those who don't already know: a few weeks ago presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee recounted his fond memory of cooking squirrel in a popcorn popper while in college.
Unfortunately, Mike did not give his recipe for preparing this delicacy. Naturally, we emailed the Huckabee campaign for it, hoping for a scoop. Sadly, we received no response, but a video of the interview in which Huckabee makes his claim became available on YouTube. Here it is for your consideration:
Patriots, if Governor Huckabee did eat skwerl cooked in a popcorn popper, you'd think he'd come forth with the recipe. Otherwise, some might conclude that he's making the whole thing up.
Of course there are other possibilities. Perhaps Mike had knowledge of the practice but never actually participated in the preparation or subsequent feast. Or, maybe others cooked up the skwerl without Huckabee's assistance and he merely shared in the meal. Or, perhaps the Governor is simply embarrassed by his statement and wishes to sweep it under the table.
Well, Patriots, we're not going to let the issue go that easily. Mike Huckabee, if that is his real name, needs to come forward with his recipe for popcorn nutzy or admit that he hasn't a clue how it's done.
And how would a hungry collegiate cook a chitterbox in a popcorn popper. That depends on the kind of popper used. Below are three of the most common poppers...
Popcorn poppers: stove top, over an open fire, electric
In our expert opinion, the best popper would be the one used over an open flame (e.g. a campfire). It's essentially a frying pan. Therefore, skwerl can be prepared in the traditional method and fried in a bit of bacon grease.
A stove top popper might also work, especially if one is preparing a burgoo. However, Huckabee's statement, especially in regard to the cooking location, presumably a dorm room, suggests that an electric popper was used. Unfortunately, we haven't a clue how that's done.
Again, we emailed the Huckabee campaign for an explanation. We hope they'll answer. But in the meantime, if anyone out there can enelighten us, you'd be doing everyone a big flavor...
READER COMMENTS
You know, the electric popcorn maker could do double duty here. Pop the corn, set outside, wait for nutzy to discover, trap nutzy with lid, heat and eat! -patriot molly
What problems with Patriot Huckabee? Morality and/or personal choice legislated: If a skwerl runs out in front of you DON'T SWERVE! This would impose the "flat tax" on Tufty and his minions. Heidi "Skwerl Melts" Wilson is an impressive woman. I like her example on the gun control issue (Gun Control: USE BOTH HANDS). ~Patriot Dowser
Ed. note: you make good points, but we still await a response from the Huckabee campaign. Until then, we have to assume that Governor Huckabee is not the Patriot he claims to be.
Don't know, but a college friend once made us eat crow (and french fries) which he'd killed with his crossbow. And that was Wales, not Kentucky!
Understanding Patriot Huckabee's age is similar to my older brother's age, I recall we bought a special type of popcorn popper that was "approved" for my brother's dorm use. It was very much like the model on the right. There was a flat area that you poured oil and corn onto, then plugged it in and waited. I could see how a college student could fry a skwerl, and save his food money for beer. Is Patriot Huckabee endorsed by the Anti-Skwerl Coalition?
Patriot Dowser
Ed. note: we have problems with some of Governor Huckabee's positions on the issues, especially the "flat tax" and the notion that issues of morality and/or personal choice can be resolved through legislation or constitutional amendment. The Anti-Squirrel Coalition is considering two candidates, Heidi "Squirel Melts" Wilson (because she knows where to find her "second safety"), or David Crockett, the dead congressman from Tennessee.
It was most likely an old Jiffy -Pop tin....now I really won't vote for him!! Scoundrel!
Huckabee may be the best choice to stop the skwerls before it is too late!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
