On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:28:43 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:

>Boron Elgar wrote:
>> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 15:04:39 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> In article >, Wayne Boatwright
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Sun 30 Jan 2005 01:11:53p, Boron Elgar wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>>>
>>>>> One of the kids has requested deep fried chicken and though I have
>>>>> made dredged Southern fried, I have never used a batter or the deep
>>>>> fryer for it.
>>>
>>>>> Boron
>>>>
>>>> Why batter?
>>>
>>> Who knows. Kids. :-)
>>
>>
>> With kids, one is also tempted to think of "battery," both for the
>> electronics, as well as them having the knack of getting on one's last
>> nerve.
>>
>> Boron
>
>Can't you just unplug 'em?
>
>Jill <-- never had kids and no wonder why

I admit to joking at my kids' expense and that is really unfair. I
love them dearly. Lots of hard work, worry and wear, but to me, the
rewards greatly outweigh any difficulties I have encountered so far. I
have enjoyed parenthood and have been fortunate that my children are
like those of Lake Wobegone. They do well in school, are kind to
critters and easy on the eyes. What more could a mama want?

It is a wise person who recognizes that s/he does not want to be or
should not be a parent and follows through. Sometimes folks have them
and shouldn't have and sometimes they don't have them and regret it
later. It is best when the choices have no regrets.

I did make deep fried chicken this evening, using a very basic, flour,
baking powder, salt, water and milk batter that I found online (ok...I
dressed it up a bit & used some cider as part of the liquid). I used a
Nesco fryer and ended the run with onion rings.

Too damn much prep, and way too much clean-up for my tastes, but the
twins liked the chicken and it is always nice to get a rave review for
dinner.

Boron