I, Foodie

Joachim Buecklaer, 1560

Nothing gives me more happiness

Like the way some good food does

I love eating and talking about it

As well as cooking without a fuss

Food to me is a sacred art

Everything about it is so nice

I create master pieces everyday

Some with sugar, some with spice

I love the various food groups

But I lean more towards meat

A big juicy steak is all that I need

With all the sizzle and that heat

Cooking to me is a stress buster

I'm wondering what to create today

Do I use the skinned rabbit

Or shall I let the duck have a say

The apples look so fresh and crunchy

With the cabbage, they shall make a great slaw

Maybe I can pickle the carrots as well

It's so simple, there can't be a flaw

I'll make a dessert out of the plums

Served with some custard and cream

Or should I just make a crumble of berries

The dish that always appears in my dream

The grapes look so ripe and tempting

I'll just munch on them as I cook

I have recipes etched in my mind

I don't need to refer any book

What do I do with these fresh figs

I guess I'll poach them in some red wine

Will serve them with some vanilla ice cream

I know they will taste so juicy and fine

Even after a tiring day at work

The kitchen is a place I love to go

Pots and pans are good friends of mine

Somewhere they have helped me grow

This passion of mine I always cherish

With a great meal, I feel so good

I don't need much to feel content

Just give me a delicious plate of food

Written for Magpie Tales: Mag 296.