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This week’s prompt is in a restaurant. Looks to be Mediterranean. There’s a plate with a tower of meat. To the right is a have drunk glass of beer. There are plates and bowls of food. There are tables in the background with other patrons and a server in the upper right. The tablecloths are colorful. To the right we can see part of an iPhone and there is a patron at the table looking at his cell phone.
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Genre: Realistic Fiction
Word Count: 100
SEPARATE KETTLES
Elise and Carla shared lemonade on Elise’s porch. A gentle spring breeze cooled Elise.
“We went out for Mediterranean last night.”
“Not my cup of tea. What did you have?” asked Carla.
“Lamb shish-kebabs.”
The two old friends enjoyed comparing food notes. While they agreed on some things like tacos or corned beef and cabbage, often, their tastes varied.
Carla wrinkled her nose. “Ugh. I’m not a lamb fan. Besides, I see those cute lamby faces in my mind and my heart breaks. You black-hearted woman. How can you stand to eat them?”
“Medium rare with a pomegranate molasses drizzle.”
And just for fun, here’s the most delightful Lamb Chop of all time. Before Jeff Dunham, there was Shari Lewis to the delight of kids like me.




Great answer, Rochelle.
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Thank you, Neil. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love Shari and Lambchop! I did a story about them a few months back. So enjoyed this.
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Dear Violet,
Saturday mornings belonged to Shari when I was a kid. She and her entourage were adorable. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great job, as always, Rochelle.
I can hear this Conversation continue in my head.
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Dear Mary,
This based on a conversation I had with a friend. She didn’t change my mind. I still enjoy lamb chops. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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When my grandson was little, my wife and I would read Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham” to him as “Green Eggs and Lamb.” I love lamb. Very tasty.
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Dear Whoever You Are,
Ya can’t beat Dr. Seuss for entertainment. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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How lovely! I remember Shari Lewis and Lambchop – just fab. However, before I had been listening to what you’ve said, and my tummy had been feeling rather peckish then!
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Dear Chris,
I do love my lamb. Definitely nothing close to a vegetarian. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I wish little lambs weren’t so cute. I wish they didn’t taste so nice, too. Oh well!
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Dear Keith,
Lambsy dotes and doesy dotes…Yeah. they are cute but they taste so nice. 😉 Thank you for your support.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
A wonderful exchange between two friends who might not see eye-to-eye on all things comestible!
Shalom and lotsa love and healthy appetites,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Wouldn’t life be dull if we agreed on everything? Glad you liked my exchange of opinions.
Shalom and lotsa good eats and satisfied hugs,
Rochelle
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It would be so dull!
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Cute clip!
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It is. Thanks for stopping by, Lisa.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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i love mediterranean food. it’s the best. 🙂
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Dear Plaridel,
I’m also a big fan of Mediterranean food. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Even though I’m a vegetarian, her answer made me chuckle! 🙂
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Dear Angela,
Happy to made you chuckle. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I am exceptional at compartmentalizing when it comes to food. And pomegranate drizzle sounds incredible!
Love this little slice of life, Rochelle.
Jen
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Dear Jen,
The pomegranate drizzle is something my son introduced me to. Pretty tasty. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story Rochelle – I’m with Carla on this one! and fab old video clip 🩷
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Dear Angela,
To each their own, right? I love the clip, too. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, nice snappy ending there and the Lamp Chop clip makes it even better. Thanks for choosing my picture for this one. It brings back good memories. I have some pictures I’ve been meaning to send you as possible FF prompts. I’ll have to get around to that soon.
have a great weekend,
David
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Dear David,
Thank you for being so generous with your photos. You have so many great ones. I look forward to seeing what you’ll choose and send. 😉
The food in the picture looks amazing. Thank you for your kind comments and your years of participation.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You brought back some good memories and made me hungry looking at the pictures again.
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Yes, I remember Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop and the fun and delight we had watching the show. it was engaging and humorous. Those were the days.
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Dear James,
Shari Lewis was incredible. Her daughter has carried on the tradition. Thank you for stopping by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ahh. Lamb shish-kebabs. That’s so great, Rochelle! I love those kebabs and other Mediterranean dishes. 👍
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Dear Aptivi,
Mediterranean is in the my top five favorite kinds of food. Thank you for your kind comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You are welcome, Rochelle ☺️ Those food is my favorite, too!
Also, I’ve subscribed to you, because your posts are very interesting!
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You made me smile ☺️. Thank you.
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You’re most welcome ☺️
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This was fun! I think of cute little lambs, little pigs, little cows… and chicken are cute too. And yet, I still eat meat… hypocrite am I. 🙄
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Dear Gabi,
I’m afraid I’m a hypocrite right along with you. 😉 A vegetarian I’m not. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I don’t care for lamb either, but your last line made me smile.
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Dear Dawn,
Happy to make you smile. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hahaha mmmmmm I’m hungry now. My partner doesn’t like lamb but I love it so I related to this one!
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Dear Laurie,
My husband isn’t too crazy about lamb either. Different strokes for different folks.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I remember Shari and lamb chop! watching them on TV and we had a vinyl record. Good memories.
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Dear Michele,
Shari Lewis was brilliant. Thank you for stopping by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love your story almost as much as I love Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop. They’re a tough act to follow! Simply wonderful, Rochelle.
Shalom
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Dear Nancy,
I think she was the greatest ventriloquist of all time. How she did what she did was amazing. They are a tough act to follow. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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