Entremet Originally shared by Kam-Yung Soh "“Like most people in the US, I grew up knowing the words to this carol and even (shudder) singing them occasionally (singing is not a strong point of mine), but never really thought about what they meant, how the carol originated, or what birds were involved”, says Dr Rasmussen in email. So she decided to figure it out. Dr Rasmussen, who’s tied for third for the most bird discoveries in the world, is probably also the world’s foremost avian sleuth, due to her meticulous detective work a few years ago that uncovered the many ornithological thefts and records frauds in museums that were committed by eminent British ornithologist, Richard Meinertzhagen. But who would ever have thought that an old Christmas carol might also hold an avian mystery? “After all, it’s just a Christmas carol!” Dr Rasmussen points out." https://medium.com/@GrrlScientist/meet-the-real-birds-of-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-fame-grrlscientist-5a8bc09350c9
Having neither seen nor heard of Christmas Tree Cakes until this moment, I can only hope they aren't declared extinct before I've had the chance to taste one. Also, as Alton Brown says, if the Nutty Buddy goes away there are going to be consequences and repercussions.
ReplyDelete(Wait, no, it was Eddie Murphy who said that.)
We are fond of the Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cakes. The white ones? Not so much. I think large sections of the Southland will rise in revolt (again), if any of the others are threatened.
ReplyDeleteHoney Buns can go first with Oatmeal Creme Pies 2nd. Don't touch my Nutty Buddys though.
ReplyDeleteWhat Ho ! Ho Hos are a poor second if deforestation prevails.
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