There is
something oddly satisfying about opening a tin of corned beef. The little key
on the side awaits. Turn the key slowly and behold, the tin is stripped clean.
A sharp shake and the corned beef plops out. Stunning!
What other
tins work like this, I ask myself? Some require the tin-opener; others have
small pull tabs. I find the latter frustrating in the extreme. I need to place
a knife under the tab to lift it, and then a spoon handle to pull the tab
across.
My tin-opener
is, I believe, a family heirloom. It works well on some days, but like most
families it has its off days.
But the
corned beef tin – that is a masterpiece in a league of its own.
I thought
you would wish to know this!
