We should ALL tip a few Tullamore Dews in his honor, kids.............
http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2005-09-27-muppets_x.htm?csp=34
Hoppy 50th, Kermit
By Craig Wilson, USA TODAY
"Hard to believe, but Kermit has been green for 50 years now. And while it
hasn't always been easy, the Muppets' famous frog is celebrating the
milestone by leaping from place to place.
"Kermit is iconic, a global character who transcends time and generational
taste," says Chris Curtin of Disney, which now owns the Muppets. "It's rare
to find a character who survives that kind of test of time."
The original Kermit - cut from an old coat belonging to Jim Henson's mom -
appeared on his creator's first TV show, a 1955 comedy called Sam and
Friends.
Among the birthday activities:
..A 15-month world tour begins Oct. 14 in Kermit, Texas, taking in 50 stops,
including a USO appearance and a run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
..The U.S. Postal Service today issues a commemorative stamp collection in
honor of the late Henson and his Muppets.
..The 1976 first season of The Muppet Show is out on DVD (Buena Vista,
$39.99). Bonus features include the original Muppet Show pitch reel, plus a
rare Miss Piggy-less pilot.
..New this month from Hyperion is It's Not Easy Being Green and Other Things
to Consider ($16.95), filled with commentary from Henson and his characters,
friends and family."
http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zfrog1.html
"Crispy Frog Legs
~ 5 lb's small frog legs
~ 3/4 cup lemon juice or vinegar
~ crushed ice
~ 1 cup milk
~ 6 eggs, separated
~ 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
~ 1/4 tsp salt
~ salt and pepper
~ 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
~ vegetable oil
Wash the frog legs thoroughly. Place in a large pan and sprinkle with lemon
juice. Cover with crushed ice and refrigerate 1 to 3 hours.
Combine the milk, egg yolks, olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt.
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the batter.
Sprinkle the frog legs with salt and pepper to taste. Dip legs into the
batter then dredge in the flour.
Fry until golden brown in deep oil heated to 375 degrees. Drain on paper
towels.
Serve and Enjoy!"
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