JOKE OF THE DAY: An elderly couple was driving across the country when the wife, who was behind the wheel, got pulled over by a highway patrol officer.
The ” Arkansas Mother-In-Law” Roast: A Recipe for a Good Laugh
Sometimes, the best way to handle a long road trip is with a sense of humor and a belly full of comfort food. This classic “Joke of the Day” reminds us that while communication can get a little lost in translation—especially after fifty years of marriage—a quick wit is the best travel companion.
The Joke of the Day
An elderly couple was driving across the country when the wife, who was behind the wheel, got pulled over by a highway patrol officer.
The officer walks up to the window and says, “Ma’am, did you know you were speeding?”
The wife, a bit hard of hearing, turns to her husband and asks, “What did he say?” The husband yells back, “HE SAYS YOU WERE SPEEDING!”
The officer then asks, “May I see your license, please?”
Again, the wife turns to her husband: “What did he say?” The husband bellows, “HE WANTS TO SEE YOUR LICENSE!” The officer looks at the license and says, “I see you’re from Arkansas. I spent some time there once. It was the worst experience of my life. The food was terrible, the weather was miserable, and I met the meanest woman I’ve ever encountered.”
The wife turns to her husband one last time: “What did he say?” The husband looks at the officer, then back at his wife, and screams: “HE SAYS HE THINKS HE KNOWS YOUR MOTHER!”
Road Trip Comfort: Slow-Cooker “Pot of Gold” Chicken & Dumplings
In honor of those long drives across state lines, here is a recipe for a dish that is the culinary equivalent of a warm hug. It’s a “dump-and-go” slow cooker meal, perfect for when you want to spend your time telling jokes rather than standing over a stove.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 6 hours (Low)
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 Yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cups Frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tsp Poultry seasoning (or dried thyme)
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Refrigerated flaky layers biscuits
The Method
1
Layer the Base
Start the slow cook
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the diced onion and the butter cut into small pieces.
2
The Braising Liquid
Combine for creaminess
Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and poultry seasoning. Pour this mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours (or High for 3-4).
3
Shred and Season
Prep for the finish
Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return it to the pot along with the frozen peas and carrots.
4
The
Final 45 minutes
Cut each raw biscuit into four pieces. Drop them into the slow cooker, gently pushing them down so they are mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook on High for another 45-60 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through and fluffy.
Cook’s Tip: For an extra “Arkansas” kick, serve this with a side of buttery cornbread and a tall glass of sweet tea. It’s the perfect meal to settle into after a long day on the highway!
