The only good armadillo is a flat armadillo in the middle of the road. They dig up our yard like an out-of-control backhoe. When they get caught in our traps, they either beat their heads bloody tearing the trap door off, or they wait for us to take them 5 miles to drop them in the woods and then beat us back home.
I lived for a time in Mississippi. They used to refer to roadkill armadillos (especially after a few days of 95 degree heat) as “armadillo on the half shell.”
they are part of nature and doing what nature created them to do – they turn the soil and make it more arable, they fertilize the soil to grow better plants and trees. Humans don’t like them because they think a lawn is a good idea – it’s not- it’s a waste of water – you can’t eat it or drink it. Plant native plants and the problem goes away.
ingredients1 1/4 cup dry white wine1/2 cup oil2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)1/4 cup buttersalt and pepper, to taste1/2 teaspoon thyme1/2 teaspoon rosemary1 medium onion, sliced thin1 armadillo, cleaned and cut into serving pieces1 1/4 cup light cream1 tablespoon brown mustard1 tablespoon cornstarch
directionsMix all ingredients of marinade and add armadillo. Marinate about 8 hours, turning meat occasionally.
Remove armadillo and reserve marinade. Melt butter in deep skillet and brown armadillo pieces.
Pour in marinade and bring to a boil. Stir in seasoning, cover and simmer until tender (about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.) Remove skillet from the fire and place armadillo pieces on a warmed platter.
Mix mustard and cornstarch, then mix in cream. Return skillet to low heat and stir in this mixture a little at a time. Stir sauce until hot, but not boiling, and thickened. Pour sauce over armadillo. Serve with steamed rice.
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers did a riff on the invention of the Frisbee (T) when a cat known as ‘Frisbee’ got run over and some kids picked up his remains and started tossing him back and forth.
TampaFanatic1 almost 4 years ago
The baboon heart transplant actually took place back in 1984 with Baby Fae…..
PleaseStay6PixelsAway almost 4 years ago
The only good armadillo is a flat armadillo in the middle of the road. They dig up our yard like an out-of-control backhoe. When they get caught in our traps, they either beat their heads bloody tearing the trap door off, or they wait for us to take them 5 miles to drop them in the woods and then beat us back home.
jrankin1959 almost 4 years ago
You do know armadillos carry bubonic plague, right?
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Your righteous wrath is justified, Opus. Frisbee is fun.
Now, squashed horny toads, that’s funny….
jhroos almost 4 years ago
I lived for a time in Mississippi. They used to refer to roadkill armadillos (especially after a few days of 95 degree heat) as “armadillo on the half shell.”
IshkaBibel1 almost 4 years ago
That possum is flatter than a fling cat.
VickiP123 almost 4 years ago
they are part of nature and doing what nature created them to do – they turn the soil and make it more arable, they fertilize the soil to grow better plants and trees. Humans don’t like them because they think a lawn is a good idea – it’s not- it’s a waste of water – you can’t eat it or drink it. Plant native plants and the problem goes away.
Cozmik Cowboy almost 4 years ago
But for proper Frisbeeing, they need to get flat, then bake hard.
dcwynar99 almost 4 years ago
ingredients1 1/4 cup dry white wine1/2 cup oil2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)1/4 cup buttersalt and pepper, to taste1/2 teaspoon thyme1/2 teaspoon rosemary1 medium onion, sliced thin1 armadillo, cleaned and cut into serving pieces1 1/4 cup light cream1 tablespoon brown mustard1 tablespoon cornstarch
directionsMix all ingredients of marinade and add armadillo. Marinate about 8 hours, turning meat occasionally.
Remove armadillo and reserve marinade. Melt butter in deep skillet and brown armadillo pieces.
Pour in marinade and bring to a boil. Stir in seasoning, cover and simmer until tender (about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.) Remove skillet from the fire and place armadillo pieces on a warmed platter.
Mix mustard and cornstarch, then mix in cream. Return skillet to low heat and stir in this mixture a little at a time. Stir sauce until hot, but not boiling, and thickened. Pour sauce over armadillo. Serve with steamed rice.
Craig Westlake almost 4 years ago
Reminds me of an old school project. We crossed an armadillo with a gerbil and got a combat hamster…
smsrt almost 4 years ago
Atta boy Opus. Get the priorities in order.
kmccjoe1 almost 4 years ago
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers did a riff on the invention of the Frisbee (T) when a cat known as ‘Frisbee’ got run over and some kids picked up his remains and started tossing him back and forth.