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Cast Iron Chef was sort of a commissioned work. I'm a sometime member of the S.C.A. - those crazy medieval re-creationists. One of my very good friends is a very good campfire cook, and I mooch off his skillet quite often in exchange for a song or two. Well, he had this "cast iron chef" contest one year, and he challenged me to come up with a theme song in exchange for food. This is a little sloppy (take one), but intentionally so, to give it a "jamming around the campfire" feel inspired by the Clancy Brothers, et al. Hope it makes you smile a bit!
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Lyrics
David McCord Cast Iron Chef
They are choppin’ and a-grindin’ and a-slicin’ at the block,
Mixin’ up the sauces and a-spicin’ up the stock.
Come share with us my friends
This marvelous repast -
The best cuisine you’ll ever know
From the kitchen of the cast… iron chef.
Stokin’ and a-pokin’ coals to get the oven hot,
Fryin’ in the skillet and a-boilin’ in the pot.
The good food never ends
But sure it’s going fast -
The culinary artistry
From the skillet of the cast… iron chef.
It truly is a wonder how a smidge, a pinch, and measure,
Can really make a difference when they’re cookin’ up a treasure.
Oh the feast has just begun
And we’re going to have a blast.
Yes it’s gastronomic glory
From the caldrons of the cast iron chef.
You know that heaven’s comin’ when they start a-marinatin’.
Just lookin’ at the menu has us all a-salivatin’.
Hurry up and get in line!
You don’t want to be the last
When they start to serve it up
from the ladle of the cast… iron chef.
Grab a bowl and grab a dagger - grab a trencher and a cup,
And come along politely as we gather now to sup.
Don’t be shy, just have a seat –
The pots are being passed.
You know you’re gonna want some
From the fires of the cast… iron chef.
They are choppin’ and a-grindin’ and a-slicin’ at the block,
Mixin’ up the sauces and a-spicin’ up the stock.
Come share with us my friends
This marvelous repast -
The best cuisine you’ll ever know
From the kitchen of the cast… iron chef.
Stokin’ and a-pokin’ coals to get the oven hot,
Fryin’ in the skillet and a-boilin’ in the pot.
The good food never ends
But sure it’s going fast -
The culinary artistry
From the skillet of the cast… iron chef.
It truly is a wonder how a smidge, a pinch, and measure,
Can really make a difference when they’re cookin’ up a treasure.
Oh the feast has just begun
And we’re going to have a blast.
Yes it’s gastronomic glory
From the caldrons of the cast iron chef.
You know that heaven’s comin’ when they start a-marinatin’.
Just lookin’ at the menu has us all a-salivatin’.
Hurry up and get in line!
You don’t want to be the last
When they start to serve it up
from the ladle of the cast… iron chef.
Grab a bowl and grab a dagger - grab a trencher and a cup,
And come along politely as we gather now to sup.
Don’t be shy, just have a seat –
The pots are being passed.
You know you’re gonna want some
From the fires of the cast… iron chef.
Dadai.2
in keeping with the Clancy Bros. influence. The penny whistle is choice... clear and bright as the sun. Just a perfect Irish folk song. Great vocals, fun lyrics, and good time had by all...
Jack