A reader writes:
Andrew, Andrew, Andrew….
I have been saying for many years that the problem with most people is that they have no idea WHAT FOOD LOOKS LIKE … much less where it comes from. Come on down to OZarkistan (no kidding, this is a serious invite), and I will show you what fresh bass from a spring fed Ozark stream (not to mention the beer!!!) tastes like. And if that don’t suit ya… How’s about a skillet of pan fried squirrel? Mmmmm, mmmmm, mmmmm, nothin’ better!!!
Truth is, there is nothing "snootier" than someone wanting "sterile" (read: pre-packaged) food. YOU NEED TO SKIN A POSSUM!!!! (It ain’t hard and it sure does taste good!)
Truly… I ain’t kidding Andrew. Take a long weekend. Fly into St. Louis. I will come up and pick you up, and treat you like a King (what is your favorite drink?). I have a friend, very liberal, very "open minded" who thinks one cannot be gay and conservative and another as queer as a 3 $ bill (if I can use that very politically incorrect term) who would have a hoot on the river with you. I (think) I can guarantee they will be there.
It’s a Jager shot followed by a regular coke with a slice of lemon, since you asked. And I prefer my possums pre-skinned, thank you.
The Dish 