No, Mother, it's just the northern lights. Yes, and you call them steamed hams, despite the fact they are obviously grilled.Īt this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely within your kitchen? Ohohoho, no! Patented Skinner-burgers! Ooold family recipe. You know, these hamburgers are quite similar to the ones they have at Krusty Burger. It's weird to think of it now, but once upon a time, dudes in hot wool suits were singing the praises of this new lunch counter. Shape the ground beef mix into quarter pound patties and set aside. Then add worcestershire sauce, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, dried minced onion, Italian seasoning, and dried basil and mix thoroughly. No, not in Utica, no, it's an Albany expression. Instructions Place your ground beef into a large mixing bowl. Really? Well, I'm from Utica, and I've never heard anyone use the phrase 'steamed hams'. Superintendent, I hope you're ready for mouthwatering hamburgers.ĭ'oh, no! I said steamed hams. Steam from the steamed clams we're having. Why is there smoke coming out of your oven, Seymour? Superintendent, I was just, uh, just stretching my calves on the windowsill.

Skinner with his crazy explanations, the superintendent's gonna need his medication, when he hears Skinner's lame exaggerations, there'll be trouble in town tonight! I hope you're prepared for an unforgettable luncheon.īut what if, I were to purchase fast food and disguise it as my own cooking? Skinner accidentally burns steamed clams he was making, leading him to. Skinner.' In it, Principal Skinner invites Superintendent Chalmers over for a luncheon and shenanigans ensue. Well, Seymour, I made it, despite your directions.Īh, Superintendent Chalmers, welcome. The 'Steamed Hams' skit, written by Bill Oakley, came as part of the Season 7 episode '22 Short Films About Springfield,' and was then titled 'Chalmers vs.

Steamed hams