They Just Choke On Their Artichokes

Just about to launch a new career Or maybe I should call it a hobby Dani Spies has certainly caught my attention With her mouth watering recipes And easy step-by-step videos to help us along I'm drooling all over the keyboard as I type I'm always game to try something new And of course the payoff at the end is the ultimate reward Now I hear some of you saying... "Are you nutso!!! Aren't you kinda old To be firing off in a new direction?" My answer to that is this, "I ain't dead am I? I'm always ready for a new challenge!" And man, what a rewarding hobby... yum, yum!!! I'll keep you posted as to how much weight I gain (ie. one of the annoying side effects!) Wish me luck all you nice people! Next thing you know, I'll have my own show on PBS Entitled "Old Chefs Never Die They Just Choke On Their Artichokes" © Jack Ellison 2014

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Date: 1/22/2015 9:14:00 PM
G'day Jack... The word in your title... artichoke got me in. If its Jeruselum artichokes you've written about the end result will be very interesting... in other words, you're never too old to cook, and never too old to play a prank. Thank you Jack - Lindsay
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/23/2015 7:08:00 AM
Hi Lindsay! Not familiar with artichokes of any kind... it was just a "grabber" of a title! LOL Love and joy, Jack xx
Date: 11/25/2014 11:01:00 PM
Some folks said I shouldn't study to become a teacher at age 39, what's wrong with carpentry they asked? Maybe they are right in the wrong way, maybe I should wait to study to be a teacher, wait till I grow up!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/26/2014 6:44:00 AM
Do we ever grow up??? I say go for it, my friend! I'm not letting age stop me... just hope I don't burn the house down! LOL
Date: 11/25/2014 2:41:00 PM
There's no such thing as to old. You go Jack. Do whatever makes you happy.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/25/2014 2:54:00 PM
Already cooked up some stuff and everybody's still alive!!! WOOHOO! That makes me happy... huggsies XXX
Date: 11/25/2014 12:22:00 PM
Never trust a skinny cook!! Here's to cooking up some good tasting food -- don't forget the beans -- baked beans, bean soup, bean salad . . . the favor and aroma -- I can almost smell it!! Here's to us old guys -- we ain't dead yet.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/25/2014 1:48:00 PM
I'm partial to Italian and Tex Mex stuff! A good old traditional meat loaf also turned my crank! Basically I like food in any form!!! We ain't dead yet!!!!!
Date: 11/25/2014 11:57:00 AM
If you get on PBS we here in Acorn Falls will ALL be watching! You bet! Go... Jack... Go... Go! Jack! Go!
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Date: 11/25/2014 1:44:00 PM
I have become a very close friend of Chef Jamie Oliver! Now now no starting any nasty rumours... it's strictly long distant love affair with food! LOL XXX
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