Archived Article By Tom Fitzmorris Originally published December 26, 2007 For New Orleans Cooks And Eaters The Twelve Days Of Christmas On the first day of Christmas I'd like to cook for you: A smoky duck andouille gumbo. On the second day of Christmas I'd like to poach for you: Two eggs Sardou. On the third day of Christmas I'd like to powder for you: Three beignets. On the fourth day of Christmas I'd like to slice for you: Four muffuletta quarters. On the fifth day of Christmas I'd like to fry for you: Five soft shell crabs! On the sixth day of Christmas I'd like to bake for you: Six oysters Bienville. On the seventh day of Christmas I'd like to flame for you: Seven café brulots. On the eighth day of Christmas I'd like to grill for you: Eight links of sausage. On the ninth day of Christmas I'd like to steam for you: Nine cups of rice. On the tenth day of Christmas I'd like to  simmer for you: Ten cups of red beans. On the eleventh day of Christmas I'd like to peel for you: Eleven barbecue shrimp. On the twelfth day of Christmas I'd like to dress for you: A twelve-inch roast beef poor boy. Should I record this? No? I didn't think so. Do it yourself, just starting with the last line and going backwards (to get the red beans, rice and sausage in the right order). Any suggestions for better lyrics? Write me: tom@nomenu.com. © 2007 Tom Fitzmorris. All rights reserved. news@nomenu.com