Word: broil
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Thake the blood of him and the grease of himself and oatmeal and salt and peper and ginger, and mix these well together, and then put this in the gut of the porpoise and let it seethe easily, and not hard, a good while. Then take him up and broil him a little, and then serve forth...
...instead of an electronic buzz has heightened Avalon's sense of community. A direct-dial system means no more neighborly gossip and no more baby announcements over the phone. People used to ask questions like "Where can I reach Lucy's sister?" or "How long do you broil a steak?" Now they will have to go elsewhere for the answers...
...life was sweeter than other people's and my death will be more terrible by the same degree. Of course the writer in me will die right away, since such a figure has no base, no substance, is less than dust. He is only barely possible in the broil of earthly life, is only a construct of sensuality. That is your writer for you. But I myself cannot go on living because I have not lived, I have remained clay, I have not blown the spark into fire, but only used it to light up my corpse...
...reckless squadrons broil...
Where Northerners grill, broil and boil, Southerners barbecue and fry and bake. No delicacies are more prized for lunch, breakfast or supper than Southern breads-spoon bread, crackling bread, corn bread, beaten biscuits or any other combination of corn meal and love. Hominy grits, served with eggs at breakfast or within any other meal are a guarantor of beauty, nutrition and happy days, you-all. In all the world there are no desserts more elegant than key lime pie, black bottom pie, pecan pie and fresh Georgia peach ice cream. Or, to wash it down, the pungent coffee...