Archive for June 19, 2007

Funny Trivia Story

So Roberta just phoned me. Those of you who are regulars at this blog know she comments regularly and avidly attempts to solve Tuesday Trivia.

When she checked the blog earlier today I hadn’t yet posted the trivia. So on the phone she asked, and I said yes it was up, and she said “Read it to me. See if I can get any. By the time I get home they might all be solved.”

She got #5 but Evn had just solved it. But the funny part was really her trying to get me to log in as her so I could post answers.

Tuesday Movie Trivia for June 19

1. A briefcase that glows from within.
Solved by maurinsky (comment #1).

2. A mute black man who fixes pinball machines.
Solved by Melville (comment #5).

3. “Speak now or forever hold your piece.” [spelling is intentional]
HINT: This movie is famous in part for its location filming in Phuket, Thailand.
Solved by Evn (comment #7).

4. A horse and buggy ride in Central Park heals the rift between Broadway co-stars.
Solved by Melville (comment #5).

5. “My son was FAT. He was so FAT!”
Solved by Evn (comment #4) and also by Roberta (on the phone).

6. A boy wants to know why water is leaking from the casket at a wake.
HINT: Based on a graphic novel.
Solved by TehipiteTom (comment #10).

7. “I rang a few people, to get a general picture of how ________ was regarded by those who met him. Fat seems to be a word people most connected with him. Terribly rude also rang a lot of bells.”
Solved by maurinsky (comment #2).

Leeks

They’re like, big scallions, right? But the national vegetable of Wales. So…

A pat of butter (because Butter Is Good)
A chopped, washed leek
…allow the leek to saute while preparing
A handful (about ten) baby carrots sliced longwise (slivers)
About 3 tablespoons of chicken broth
…cook covered over medium low heat for about seven minutes while preparing
Minced fresh rosemary, oregano, and dill
Continue to cook about another seven minutes and voila! Yummy sidedish.