SPAM -- No, It's Not Just For Computers...

I have no idea why I am writing this dorky post. I guess I am just fascinated by the things people actually eat. I am captivated by the habits we create and the tastes we develop.

I heard on the news last Saturday that Spam is flying off the shelves. The company has gone way up in production. Apparently because of the economy, people are flocking to buy "meat" at a cheap price. You can get a 6 pack of Spam through Amazon for $16.95. Is that cheap?


There is Turkey Spam, Garlic Spam, Spam with Cheese. I see Hot and Spicy Spam, Lite Spam and Low Sodium Spam.

Then there's Spam Singles (ya know, so you can pack 'em in your kids' lunches), Hickory Smoked Spam and Spam with Bacon.

Holy Grail Spam is apparently named in honor of some Monty Python play called Spamalot. "It's a sweeter Spam." That's a whole new spin on Spam.

Right now, I feel as if I may write a poem about Spam with a Dr. Seuss flair. In fact, I shall ask you all, can you write a poem about Spam? If you can write about Spam, don't be on the lam, show me you can. Ahem. I am so totally digressing. Are you still here?

Do you eat Spam? What is IN Spam?

Did you know you can join the Spam Fan Club? I wonder if there is a Facebook Group for Spam?(I checked and you can. You can join, you can join, you can join for SPAM. Oh yes you CAN!)


"Food" for thought...


According to their website, Spam is made from ham, pork, sugar, salt, water, a little potato starch, and a "mere hint of sodium nitrate to help Spam keep it's color".

You can find out all sorts of Spam facts from that website. Now I know where Spam is made. I know I can go to their website and find tons of Spam recipes. I am The Spam Queen. I now know alot about Spam.

Wow. I do not think I have ever even bought Spam. But I might just have to go by a can and see what all the hoopla is about. What? There is no organic Spam? Well, I bet that is the new, up-and-coming Spam. All Natural, Organic, Grass Fed Spam.

You can visit a Spam Museum. You can make sushi in the shape of Spam. Oh yes, You can. Why does this make me laugh?

You can buy mugs, keychains, hotpads and bobble head Spam figures in the Spam store.

In addition, you can buy a Spam costume (yes, you dress up as a giant can of Spam) for $65.00, a pair of Spam earrings for $12.00, a fishing bobber for $1.75, charms for charm bracelets and even little kids character bowls with a Spam guy named Spammy on them.

I remember seeing these flip flops when I was younger. They leave the word SPAM in the sand when you walk in them. That's actually sorta fun and quirky.

Dude, there is even a SpamMobile!


Do you now know way more than you ever wanted to about Spam?

Donna, do you have a recipe for Way More Homemade Spam?

Christa, can you Transforme Spam? Maybe for your Etsy shop? I think that would be Absolutely Fabulous.

Sorry girls. I don't know what I am thinking.

This has been a pain in the neck to research because society has hijacked the word Spam. They literally Spammed Spam by using the word Spam in vain.

If the economy doesn't pick up, will you soon be buying Spam? Have you bought Spam? Do you like Spam? Do you have a college story about Spam?

Don't mind me. I have a very strange sense of humor. Please come back.

Here's a lovely recipe for Asparagus RollUps using Spam.

"I highly recommend this recipe. My family loved it. They didn't cry or nothing!"(not my quote.)

Asparagus Roll-Ups

Just one delicious SPAM® recipe of thousands.

Serves 6 30 minutes Easy

In small saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, paprika, nutmeg, and pepper. Stir in milk. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Keep sauce warm. Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. Cook asparagus according to package directions; drain. Cut asparagus crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine asparagus, SPAM®, and 1/4 cup of the Swiss Cheese Sauce. Remove crusts from bread; flatten by rolling with a rolling pin. Spread butter lightly on one side of each bread slice. Evenly spoon SPAM™ mixture along one edge on unbuttered side of each bread slice; roll up. Place seam side down, close together, in baking dish. Bake 15 minutes, or until rolls are lightly browned. Serve with additional Swiss Cheese Sauce. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• Nutmeg to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 package (10-ounce) asparagus spears
• 1 can (7-ounce) SPAM® Classic, diced
• 12 slices soft white bread
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine