Garlic Soup

And so it was, that on the 10th day of September, in the year of our Lord 2005, I did take myself hence and go to that place which is called by all here and about “Snods Edge”. Therin, I worked with Jac (my noble and bold accomplice) in dispensing to the gathered masses, diverse mugs of warming garlick soupe.

And lo, the masses were indeed many in number. Ne'er have I seen such masses, running like the sheep of the fields to such a tiny venue. I did smile serenely at their joy and their bountiful monies - all eagerly exchanged for our garlicky wares.

'Twas a glad day, and a day of rejoicing also; for this great soupe of ours was considered by many to be quite the best thing at the festival of garlick. Many souls did approach us, and speak in tremorous voice of the beauty and worth of our endeavour. And verily it was that the warmth we engendered in the stomachs of others was richly returned unto us, yea - even with knobs upon it, causing a warmth in our own tired hearts.

Here endeth the lesson.

Comments

[Louise]

Apparently this here garlic soup doesn't actually taste of garlic! Strange concept indeed... especially as our kitchen stank of it for 3 days!

[AndyC]

So, Louise, did you actually taste it?

When we took it to the festival, away from our house smelling of garlic, many people reported that soup did not taste of garlic - at least not as they imagined.

Personally, I cleverly made the soup, and then left the house for three days, so it should be safe to return today.

I feel I should apologise for inflicting the smell on you, particularly if you were unable to enjoy any soup.

[Jason]

I bet the soup was delicious Andy - especially after adding your extra special secret ingrdient! Mmmmm

[durham_rambler]

Hey, Andy, you weren't the only blogger there: see shewhomust over on LiVEJOURNAL. (http://www.livejournal.com/users/shewhomust/31887.html)

She describes the soup as "excellent", with which I concur. It was sweet and nutty, and not nearly as garlicky as I had expected it to be. But then if the smell was left behind in the house ...

[Jean]

Thanks for your comment in my LJ, Andy.

I'm glad there's going to be a next time, and that there'll be more of a web presence for the garlic farm - no need to wait until next year, unless this year's harvest is already sold out!

[AndyC]

Ah, Jean, thank you. :)

I have duly Live-Bookmarked your journal, and will be watching for further gems of wisdom.

I wish, now, that I had not written such a glib account of the day. I had no idea of the sheer level of scrutiny!

Anyhow, thanks for dropping by.