Words For Wednesday provided
by
Margaret
Adamson and her friend Sue Fulcher. Thank you for these
challenging words. You will find the words and other stories posted at the blog of Elephant's Child.
I provided my own photo selection and used all twelve words for
this story: FRANTIC, LEMON, PARASITE, SPINE, PUMMEL, EARLY,
STAGGERING, LIES, ART, NAKED, PREPOSTEROUS, WINDMILL.
Image from TV series FEED THE BEAST |
TRUTH AND LIES by Granny Annie
The old windmill made a perfect restaurant
location and now all their renovation and remodel efforts could prove
wasted.
It was a frantic time realizing
first one lemon then that all the lemons
had all been infested by a parasite. Definitely chills
ran up the spine of Chef Ryan as they approached the grand
opening of the restaurant. The health department would pummel
them with citations if they did not get rid of this quickly. Ryan
arrived early to determine
the lemons had already been
used in many of the dishes.
The restaurant owner had made a
staggering suggestion that they tell lies about the the
parasites. This was not acceptable to his chef.
All of the dishes prepared with great
attention were not just flavorful but also were pieces of art. Yet
it would be preposterous
to even think of causing a risk of illness to the guests attending the opening.
Chef Ryan would be left
feeling stripped naked, shamefully
betraying his trade
Much to the horror and anger of the
owner, Ryan insisted that they postpone the opening until the invader
could be eradicated or he would have to disclose the problem. The
owner finally agreed. Still Ryan was terminated of his employment soon after the opening
finally took place.
This story was inspired by thoughts of my Navy Chef grandson Ryan, my blog friend Lee and the new TV series FEED THE
BEAST.
Feel free to use the first six, second six or all twelve of these words and write your own story or poem. You can post your composition here on my blog in the comment section.
Feel free to use the first six, second six or all twelve of these words and write your own story or poem. You can post your composition here on my blog in the comment section.
Love it. And am so glad that Chef Ryan kept his pride (and integrity) intact.
ReplyDeleteGreat story Annie, loved it,. Here is something to remember. Time flies like an arrow, But Fruit,flies like a lemon - or an apple or even a banana!!
ReplyDeleteWell done Granny. Love how to tied it all together.
ReplyDeletegood job! Working for a restaurant chain, this sent shivers up my spine though. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the story and I'm glad the chef stood up for what is right. Putting lives at risk is never an option.
ReplyDeleteMy story will be on my blog tomorrow Friday 9th, (also my grand nephew's birthday. E will be three).
I feel bad for Chef Ryan but he did the right thing. I hope that owner's business fails miserably! (Rob)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting set of words. You did well!
ReplyDeleteLoved the story and Ryan's integrity. I might have tried to pass the bug specks off as seasoning but then I'm a bit sneaky.
ReplyDeleteYou are some writer. Wow !
ReplyDeleteI should start visiting blogs again. It is so much fun. Work and commute do not leave much time for hobbies.
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment that made me understand that there is a problem out there.
Yep, I've had my fill of parasites this year... I have nightmares about contaminated food from work constantly...
ReplyDeleteYep they do blame the cook- why I never give in tho! I must have clean containers! Folks steal n try to give me unwashed ones, so I throw fits- but finally find clean ones somewhere...
Well done, Annie...good story. Sorry I'm running late. :)
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