Category Archives: 17 Syllables

Seventeen syllables: a three-year old’s pleasures

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Ali

Annie’s mac and cheese, Babies, pulling Buddy’s tail, The words “pee,” “burp,” “splat.”

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Guar gum explained in nine haiku

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Ali

You sound ugly. Like Drool from a large, hairy beast, Snorting as he walks. In fact, you’re a seed; Ground endosperm (I’m blushing…) Tasteless. Bland. No smell. Gelatinous goop, Eight times thicker than corn starch You bind. Make things gel. … Continue reading →

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Five haiku about xanthan gum..

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Ali

Oh, enigmatic Mystery ingredient: Stealthy. Sly. Unseen. You hide in canned soup, Frozen meals, Toothpaste, ice cream. Everywhere: that’s you. They tell me you’re safe: You emulsify. That’s all. Emulsi…Wait. Huh? It’s fine! The experts say. A great gluten-free option! … Continue reading →

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Carrageenan explained, haiku form

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Ali

Sure, you’re a sex lube. (That’s out of the way. Phew. Let’s move on to food). Derived from seaweed, (what could be more natural?) You thicken. Bind. Gel. You’re found in puddings, Ice cream, jams, processed cheeses, Toothpaste, icing, fro-yo… … Continue reading →

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A few Friday Haiku for Agribusiness

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Ali

The secret to happiness? Oh that. I’ll get back there. But I’ve got a few deadlines to meet first. Pesky deadlines. In the meantime, there’s some news from the Vatican about new mortal sins — genetic engineering, pollution, tolerating poverty, … Continue reading →

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