A Winter's Recipe
A soothing open fire, two devilish dimples,
three lavish splashes of hot buttered rum,
and lips to whisper four (or more) feathered trails
along one's neck…
If the flame smolders to embers, well
what lady doesn't prefer a long, slow burn
to a frenzied heat for roasting chestnuts
and other such … amusements?
by Margaret Bednar, December 11, 2013
This bit of seasonal fun (and advice) can be attributed to Fireblossom's challenge for "Imaginary Garden with Real Toad's Get Listed". She is stepping in for Mama Zen this month hence no word limit but she did issue a decree: NO haiku.
My husband and I tasted warm, roasted chestnuts for the first time this past weekend… As he loves sitting 'round an outdoor fire, NOW I know what I will be getting him for Christmas - a chestnut roaster. HERE is how it is done.
note: For the record, I do NOT require dimples (my husband has none :)
This will also be linked with "Friday Flash 55".
27 comments:
very cute. :)
I smiled out loud when I read this poem:)yes. yes. YES!
This made me tingle ...
(drats, I was all ready to do some kind of exotic haiku chain for Ms. Shay!)
Got me smiling, too! This is definitely a recipe for holiday joy.
perfect for the snowy day outside here today
I love the warmth and passion and fun of this, Margaret! Such a great classic thing to do...roasting chestnuts over an open fire! :)
Ooh, this may be about more than roasting chestnuts! Yummy.
Do I hear a little Nat king Cole in the background? Loved the sentiments, and great job with melting in the words, Margaret. This should cheer Galen up, among other people.... ;-)
a sweet and delicious poem :)
you had me with the hot buttered rum... :)
What a deliciously romantic recipe!
Have mercy!
Tasty, warm... and saucy!
Very nice for the season, right? Loved this, Margaret, dimples or no. Amy
spicy, Margaret :) ~
Your Recipe is wonderful, Margaret!
I absolutely LOVE roasted chestnuts. So yummy!
a lover with a slow hand :) this devilishly tenderhearted ~ Faithfully Debbie
Super sweet, Margaret, and fun too. K. (Manicddaily)
Love the intimate atmosphere and the playfulness you captured, Margaret. :)
ha. you def turned up the heat
and got the sauce a bubbling...
nice bit of intimacy maragaret
Nice winter recipe, Margaret, as well as sweet glimpse into your seasonal fun.
A most enjoyable recipe to take away the chill of winter!!
Margaret...
You are such a Minx!
It's a wonder you don't have 12 children.
Loved your Nutty 55
You are so vital to the success of the Friday Fun, I'd be lost without your encourageing support.
Have a Kick Ass Week-End
I wish I could have warm chestnuts. Unluckily, only the poisonous kind live here.
Nice simmering 55. I have to try this.
Sounds perfect!
My, what a tasty 55 Margaret!
OMG! One of my favorite things at this time of the year here in Europe!!!! And to think we grew up singing about chestnuts roasting on an open fire but most of us never saw it or tasted them! Good for you. :)
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