Sophisticated Chef

Though I ain't a cordon bleu chef as the title might imply,
I can still whip up gourmet fare in the blink of an eye!
And to an oven or a fryin' pan I need not be a slave,
As long I can open cans and boxes and use my microwave!

No need for me to spend hours cookin' on languid afternoons,
Makin' a mess with spatulas, blenders and tablespoons.
I can simply open a box and fix Kraft's macaroni and cheese,
Or thaw Marie Callender's lasagna from a carton in a breeze!

Ah, the variety of Campbell's soups I can extract from a tin,
All prepared to perfection, not too thick and not too thin.
Doesn't take me long to create a scrumptious mulligan stew - 
Just open a can of Dinty Moore and heat it up is all I do!

I never bother makin' vanilla waffles anymore from scratch,
When I can thaw Eggo things from a box and enjoy a tasty batch!
Thanks to my handy microwave I can fix Sara Lee frozen pies -
I didn't bake 'em but my gullible guests think otherwise!

My side kick Chef Boy-r-Dee and I make a fine spaghetti,
And also unrivaled ravioli, tortelline and capelleti!
I'm always happy to share with others the secret of my success,
And the proper presentation of fine cuisine with panache and finesse!

Entry for Lewis Raynes' "I Love Food" Contest)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Stebbings Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 9:26 PM
Congratulations on your win, Robert. Love the humour in this piece. Barry.
Haight Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 2:53 PM
I love your take on this, Robert! Very sensible and smart...and your poem so wonderfully written! Congrats on your podium win. Sandra
U.D Palawon  Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 1:26 PM
This is so fun! :D Congrats on your win! :)
Chansarkar Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Now,that's a smart man!Congrats Robert!
Walker Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 11:08 AM
Robert, You are the king of preparation of quick food in your kitchen. Congratulations on your win for the food contest. Our microwave ovens have spoiled us over the years. It gives us more time to write our poetry. Bon appetite, Sonia.
Kimathi Avatar
June 30, 2016 at 10:24 AM
Greetings Robert. Congrats on your top placement with this delicious piece!! ;-)
Raynes Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 10:04 PM
I loved the honesty in your poem Robert, the here and now of what you're eating tonight, Congratulations in your win.
Johnson Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 3:17 PM
A slice of toast, a glass of juice, maybe an egg or two. A restaurant will seve it well, but for us that just wont do. We're men who cook with slight of hand. We just look in the pantry and choose our brand. Enjoyed your poem Bob.
Guzzi Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 2:33 PM
LOL you know my son preferred eggo's to my homemade waffles??? Light & Love
Eastman Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 1:46 PM
Sounds like my Dad's kitchen works before I arrived to cook for him... Tho I'm not that far ahead of him in the cullinary arts... Still he can use a little more diversity.
Onclaud Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 2:24 PM
been a while, bob... this is heelarious but so true!.. my dad would disagree with instant food plucked from prepared stuff on shelves... i would too!... a shining write...:) huggs
Kendrick Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Ahhh!!So you have taken on kitchen duty somewhat..I know that you are longing for the day when your love is up and running the galley again..Enjoyed reading your creative work..You have a golen gift..Sara
Andresen Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM
... and I'm glad that you share your experiences, and the secret of your success with me....lol. :) - Like the "fine spaghetti" ! - - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Harrell Avatar
November 14, 2012 at 7:57 PM
You are not alone, Bob. Many of us are also the experts. We do make good, sophisticated chefs with our numerous helpers :)
Bauer Avatar
November 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM
hey bob! what a delight to see your name next to a poem and then to spend the next couple of minutes laughing out loud as i read it! this one takes the prize - there are too many hilarious lines to even pick a favorite. invite me to dinner anytime!
Martin Avatar
November 14, 2012 at 5:34 PM
Very interesting!! My kinda cookin'!!!!
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