The Quest for Spaghrice
By Dna-ing, he produced a rice that was compatible to cross with the ST. He remembered to take into consideration the original problem with the ST to keep it "No. 1 al dente" and short enough for the Europeans. Think back to the problems those shorties had. He managed to keep the original quality, whilst introducing the rice as a genetic GM cross. He had to keep in mind that, although the Spaghetti was hollow, the rice should not be so.
Eventually, he made the perfect cross: the ST with rice!
These trees were then produced in their thousands, under licence to Pablo, who became an instant millionaire! They were introduced all over the world and were even suitable for growing in the North and South Pole areas. This was important as there were now more population in these areas than anywhere else on the globe. (World Bureau of Statistics figures at last census taken.)
People all over the world could now grow their own Spaghrice; then, pick it straight from the tree, breaking it into little pieces and boiling it for the required time. Hey Presto! Instant Spaghetti AND Rice! It was truly an International dish that could be grown in your own backyard.
Of course, Pablo was awarded an Honorary Degree in Physics and Aerodynamics. By the Puerto Rican Government (at the time) and he was responsible for putting a tree in every poor person's backyard across the world. That was, of course, except in Puerto Rico, where there was an import ban on rice crops and no one there was able to grow his trees. He was offered a job by the Russian Government who were building Nuclear Power units. He turned this down and eventually left his country and went to live in Christine, near Hills and established his own plantation of Spaghrice trees.
I must say, mine are doing very well. I've got both varieties; the plain one and also the lemon flavoured one; but the kids don't like it. But I especially have a soft spot for the original Spaghetti Tree. It's a pure, unique flavour with a great texture. Its eatability is renowned around the world.
I hope yours is growing well too. Don't give it too much manure or it goes a bit stringy.
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