It's been almost five years since Bob Edwards was fired from NPR's Morning Edition, and I still miss him. However fine the current programming, I think I'll always miss Bob, and I'll also always owe him thanks for sharing his favorite recipe in the NPR Cooks! book, the collection of recipes from NPR staff that could be had for a cool donation of $150.00. His Mint Julep recipe made the book a bargain at any price. Here it is:
"Pour straight Kentucky sour mash bourbon over ice in a sturdy glass. Think about rows of mint in a garden. Thank about the mint left on your pillow in a comfortable hotel room at the end of a long day on the road. Think about the United States Mint churning out coins that are used to actually buy things. Think about any kind of mint you like, but don't let any of it get near the glass."
"What you are holding is not a mint julep, but rather a bourbon on the rocks, a much more satisfying refreshment than some girly drink with too much sugar and some ugly leaves in it. While enjoying the bourbon, play a Ray Charles CD that includes his early '60s instrumental hit, "One Mint Julep." Turn up the volume."
"Refill glass as desired. Smoke 'em if you got 'em."
Thanks for that, Bob, and for so much more.
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I had no idea Bob Edwards was fired!! I thought he retired, silly me, I adored him & also think of him as the voice of morning edition, it just made me feel safe hearing his voice in the morning, like home, If I drank bourbon I would be drinking that julep right now, But I would have to pick some mint from my garden anyway....thanks for the very vegan drink idea
Bob Edwards fired -- bastards! No one can say that quite like you Rone' -- I know what you mean; his voice eased me into many a day. We need more voices like that ...
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