Oven Fried Chicken; Banned Books; Weekly Menu Recipe
I remember watching the movie, Fahrenheit 451' and being both fascinated (all of those people memorizing books and repeating the words forever so they wouldn't be lost) and terrified (could the Powers That Be really take my beloved books away?)
I have been an avid reader since I first learned how, and the thought that someone, other than me, could dictate what I could and could not read is anathema to me.
That being said, I also believe that there are books that should not be published.
As with so many things I have a decidedly split opinion about this and am rather vehement about both sides.
Yet I don't think 'Lolita' should be banned.
And I have no idea who should be making these decisions.
I started thinking about all this when I ran across this list of Banned Books.
Some I knew about; some I've read.
Here they are.... What do you think?
For more info on why they were banned go to the site.
'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Mark Twain - I've read it.
Apparently right after it was published they decided children shouldn't be allowed to read it.
'1984', George Orwell - I've read it.
Banned during the Cuban Missile Crisis (?)
The Harry Potter Series.
Seriously?!? The books are currently banned in parts of the US and UK.
'The Color Purple', Alice Waters
Most challenged book in US.
'Lolita', Vladimir Nabokov - I've read it - and also read 'Reading Lolita in Tehran', Azar Nafisi, which is excellent.
Banned in lots of places in the 50's and 60's.
'To Kill a Mockingbird', Harper Lee - I've read it - in my religion class at a Catholic high school.
Banned in places in US.
'Catcher in the Rye', J.D. Salinger - I've read it, same religion class....
The most censored book in US between 1962 and 1980.
'The Satanic Verses', Salman Rushdie
Banned in 15 countries - created a few problems for the author
The Twilight Series
Another series for young people, currently banned in places in US and Australia
'Candide', Voltaire - I've read it
In the 1930's US Customs seized it as contraband. - I really want them to decide what I read......
'Brave New World', Aldous Huxley - I've read it.
Banned in Ireland and some US states
The Anarchist Cookbook
Currently banned in most of US and New Zealand
'And Tango Makes Three'
A children's book about penguins - award-winning book banned in 10 US states currently.
'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings', Maya Angelou
Seriously ?!? Currently one of the most banned books in US
'Bridge to Terabithia', Katherine Paterson
Another children's book - banned in US
'A Clockwork Orange' Anthony Burgess
They banned the book - so they made the movie.
I can see I have some reading to do - first on my list is the cute little penguin book.....
Which ones have you read?
Which ones are you going to read so you know what the fuss is about?
Why are these people so worried about children's books and then let them watch all the crap on TV?
Is it better to watch it than to read about it.... and then intelligently discuss what you've read?
I shall get off of my soapbox now.....
And give you a simple and simply delicious chicken recipe.
I don't deep-fry anything but I love to oven-fry!
- Oven Fried Chicken with Potatoes
- 2 chicken thighs
- 2 chicken legs
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 tbs flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbs olive oil
Spread olive oil on a baking sheet with a rim. Wash chicken and pat dry.
In a plastic baggie mix the flour and spices. Add chicken and coat well. Lay on the baking sheet, skin side down, and bake 425F (220C) for 15 minutes.
Cut each potatoes into 8 wedges, the long way. Remove chicken from oven, add potatoes around the chicken and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, turn chicken, potatoes and bake for 15 minutes longer. Remove and serve.
I forgot to add the potatoes to the platter for the photo (actually, mon mari was eating them)
In addition to this, for the week of March 11 we have Baked Goat Cheese, Roasted Salmon, Pizza Steaks, Lentil Soup and Corned Beef Hash for St. Paddy's Day....
Thyme for Cooking is a Weekly Menu Planning Service focusing on healthy, seasonal foods, now with more options:
Complete menu for 7 dinners, main course and sides, including 2 with first courses
Complete menu for 6 dinners, main course and sides only
Join now and try it free for a week! The menu, complete recipes with meal preparation instructions, and shopping list is available each Thursday. (Reverse seasons available for Australia, and others in the Southern Hemisphere).
Don't need complete dinners? Try the Main Course Menu Mailer option: 6 new main courses every week - with suggestions for side dishes.