We will miss you, old cooking friend

Obituary of the
Pillsbury Doughboy


Please join me in remembering a great icon. Veteran Pillsbury spokesperson, The Pillsbury Doughboy, died yesterday of a severe yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes to the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a slightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out, including Mrs. Butterworth, the California Raisins, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, Captain Crunch and many others. The graveside was piled high with flours as long-time friend, Aunt Jemima, delivered the eulogy, describing Doughboy as a man who "never knew how much he was kneaded."

Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with many turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, even as a crusty old man, he was still considered a roll model for millions.Toward the end it was thought he'd raise once again, but he was no tart. Doughboy is survived by his second wife, Play Dough. They have two children and one in the oven. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

Uncle Trent Potatoes

4 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

1/2 an onion, thinly sliced

1/4 to 1/3 cube of butter, melted

1/2 packet of onion soup mix

Place a layer of tin foil on a cookie sheet. Place the potatoes in a thin layer on the cookie sheet. Spread onions, butter, and soup mix on top. Gently mix together with a spatula until all potatoes are coated with butter and soup mix.

Seal tin foil around potatoes. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.