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The Unofficial Simpsons Cookbook

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Does it include a recipe for Khlav kalash?

In true Simpsons fashion, it did, but was later removed to avoid offense. The entry has been replaced with a incredible recipe for milque toast.

Finally, I can make my own steamed hams.

Happiness is just a Flaming Moe away,

many people erroneously assume this recipe originated in Springfield as the dish looks remarkably similar to a popular meal served at a local chain called Krusty Burger. this couldnt be further from the truth. the dish is actually a delicacy from Albany, NY. Despite its well known tradition upstate however, Steamed Hams are also frequently confused by residents of Utica for another dish, steamed clams.

Albany residents commonly enjoy steamed hams on a clear winter night from their kitchen, during which time the gentle lights of the Aurora Borealis can be observed.

> residents of Utica for another dish, steamed clams.

I was about to say, I’m from Utica and never heard the expression. I guess I was thinking of steamed clams.

I just hope there aren’t any recipes with broccoli, the most deadly vegetable known to man. It practically warns you itself with its awful taste!

Treehouse of Horror episodes are agreed not to contribute to canon.

I was looking forward to learning how to cook for forty humans.

If it doesn't have chili, red hot Texas-style chili, and ginger ale, boiling hot Texas-style ginger ale, (Texas!), then I don't care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04D5VaBl8cg

Don't forget the Guatemalan insanity peppers!

Sure, buddy, I'd be happy to help out! What can I dooo-diddley-doo-diddly-doodly-diddly-doodly-hobbidy-hoobidy-hobbidy-hibbidy-hobbidy-gooble-gobble-gooble-gobble-gabba-gabba-heeeeyyyyyy?

I'm still searching for authentic tasting America balls.

My theory is, Skinner likes dog food.

Skinner was a Vietnam War POW and lived of a fish stew/curry for 3 years. It seams he really misses it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfxabSYFs88

The whole article is a fun read, especially for Simpsons fans, but this section is very much Hacker News-esque:

Then came the issue of how to illustrate the book. Laurel and her agent had been trying to make the project a reality for years, and after talks with Disney Publishing and The Simpsons writers, red tape got in the way of it being an official Simpsons cookbook. So Laurel signed a deal with Adams Media, which had experience in the legalities of unofficial cookbooks (Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey, for example) and helped navigate the project to publication. One of the loopholes was avoiding any imagery from The Simpsons, so Laurel says they had to be “creative” in how they designed it – “not just pictures of Homer drooling”. Using fun illustrations by Priscilla Yuen, a distinctively Simpsons-esque typeface, a colour scheme heavy on the yellow, and photographs by Harper Point that depict some of the most delicious final dishes in all their glory, the book is a loving tribute to the show and Laurel’s dream project. “My voice is very much in there,” she adds, on the benefits of going “unofficial”.

I wish it had the recipe for the Ribwich.

All I saw was 50 different types of cookies

stupid cookie policy that you need to read and it has all options to make it confuse.

this site is going to my block list

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