It’s been a while since I’ve made mashed potatoes. Usually, I find myself more inclined to roast them, though, let’s face it, did I cook a potato this whole summer? Probably not.
So, I was reacquainting the 3YO with potatoes in mashed form so he might be inspired to eat them. I told him how I cook the potatoes first and then I SMASH THEM as hard as I can. And then I SMASH THEM some more. I was as dramatic as I could muster after four rounds of chemo.
The 3YO was unimpressed. “That’s not how you do mashed potatoes,” he said in a tone of voice that indicated he knew I’ve been hitting the hard drugs lately. “You jump, then clap two times, then twirl around.”
Oh, the things they teach you in preschool. Funny dances and such. But do you know what? I snuck downstairs after I put the kids to bed and gathered the remaining potatoes on the counter. It really works. You don’t even have to boil them or anything!
Would "The Twist" work too? Probably not.
I can try my pretty good White Boy Shuffle though.
Posted by: Husband | September 14, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Odd--that's the way I do duck confit.
Posted by: Barry Foy | September 14, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Ok, but there's no way I'm eating a Funky Chicken.
Posted by: Jess | September 14, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Ah, but the Roger Rabbit yields the most tender, succulent hassenpfeffer without having to, you know (drawing finger across neck).
Posted by: Tammy | September 14, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Did you get the eye-roll, too? I always get the eye-roll.
Posted by: Amy | September 14, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Today... not such a good day. But, the 3YO's comment just made me laugh! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Dan | September 14, 2009 at 06:47 PM
That's the way Moose A. Moose and Zee do the Smashed Potato! Ah Duh. lol...
Posted by: fd247.livejournal.com | September 14, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Maybe the Monster Mash would do the trick!?
Posted by: Carey | September 17, 2009 at 07:07 PM