American ships will always present the gravy of the mashed potatoes,
as a "lake" within a formed hollow in the middle of the stuff.

It may or may not overflow. The readiness of the cook for promotion
should be judged by his/her ability to form the final result in one
smooth movement.

It's a pleasant diversion from the fact that yesterday's Salisbury
steak is today's beef-and-barley soup. By the way, how come the
Merchant Marine only permits barley to be served in soup, never as a
vegetable?!? They serve white rice three times a day, every day
(hint: former US colony); but barley, which tastes ten times better
and is healthier, is taboo.

I'm surprised that the congressional delegation from North Dakota
isn't all over this issue....