This is a French monster who eats the fingers of naughty children.
Hi guys and gals – and everybody else!
We’re trying to be more inclusive here
At Croque-Mitaine Productions. Welcome, all!
Today we’ll show you how to best prepare
Our own signature dish: Fingers En Croute!
Of course we all know young fingers are best
As older ones are sinewy and tough
But, here’s today’s hot tip from Croque-Mitaine:
You want the fingers from the naughty kids
A lot of merchants will not tell you this,
But naughty kids taste better. It’s a fact!
We think it might be the adrenaline
That courses through them that provides the spice.
But disobedience is what you’re after
You want a puff, but rough puff will be fine.
Wrap them in bacon, then in pastry. Bake
At three-fifty degrees. for half an hour
Or if you’re in a rush, no need to panic!
Just coat the fingers (once removed) in milk
Add eggs and herbs and spices to your taste,
Then roll in flour and fry. Bon Appetit!
Disclaimer: while this delicacy’s great,
You may be grilled by the authorities
If you’re caught harvesting this tasty treat –
So practice caution. Please like and subscribe!
Tom Juniper Poetry 