“Something smells good,” I said.
“It’s French, booby-roofy-boofy or something,” said Rosey. “It’s Hector’s recipe. I’ve to add one teaspoonful of his special ingredient before serving.”
Hector’s a science teacher and a practical joker. He’d forewarned me of his prank!
She trotted off to the kitchen to finish her creation.
BOOM!
She returned, splattered with booby-roofy-boofy! According to Hector, it was only meant to go pop!
“You did use a teaspoon?” I asked.
“Of course,” said Rosey clutching a tablespoon and a recipe for Bombe Ragoût de Bœuf, stewed beef bomb!
“Vuoi una pizza?” said I.
“ Yessa pleasa signora” said Rosey.
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Dear Keith,
This one had me laughing. Someone needs to educate Rosey about the difference between a teaspoon and a tablespoon. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’ve tried, I really have! Cheers Rochelle.
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And then work on the difference between signore and signora. 🙂
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One language at a time – she was pretty close by her standards!
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Bon appetit, Keith!
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Saluti signore A!
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Poor Rosey. Always something happening to her. What a character.
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Indeed – her life could hardly be described as dull! Cheers Tannille.
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Another delightful Rosey tale! Good thing you were forewarned.
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It was still a little more dramatic than I expected! Cheers Christine.
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Great fun Keith, I’m glad no one was seriously injured! 🙂
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…just Rosey’s pride! Cheers Iain.
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Funny story, Keith. Anything with Bombay in the name sounds like it would be spicy. I hope she didn’t get it in her eyes. Her friend should have given her the spoon to use along with the recipe. Well written. 😀 — Suzanne
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Ah, spicy food – I love it! Knowing her as we do, the spoon would have been a wise precaution. Thanks Suzanne.
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Like it Keith!
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I’m pleased! Thank you.
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Boom boom Keith, modern spoons vary in size so much, I fear that she will need a special measuring container.
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You may just solved my birthday present dilemma! She’s getting measuring spoons!
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Sounds like an exhilirating concoction. One you’d remember.
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The ceiling will be a constant reminder! Cheers Sandra
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Sounds like Hector should get cleaning duty!
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He should certainly help! Thanks Na’ama.
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Hilarious!
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Thanks so much Sadje
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Pleasure!
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A teaspoon and a tablespoon of the ingredient made all the difference. While measuring the ingredients for a cake, I read twice the measurements.
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Very wise Kalpana!
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Your story had me laughing. I’ve used a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon many a time. Love your stories about Rosey!
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Me too Brenda! Rosey will be back again soon! Thank you so much.
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Poor Rosey 😦 I feel a bit sorry for her in this one, as she slaves away to make a nice dinner only to have it explode (regardless of her choice of spoon!) 🙂
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I know, she never has much luck in the kitchen!
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A mistake anyone could have made in a life measured out in teaspoons
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At least that’s better than bucket loads! Thanks Neil
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The trouble with teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) is that they can so easily be misread.
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I’ve done it many a time!Cheers Liz
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Nice onomatopoeia, nice humor, well done
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That’s kind of you Larry, thanks.
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What a great story. Had quite a laugh when the spoons were mentioned. I know how easy it is to mix up the sizes.
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I have been known to make such mistakes myself but not with quite such explosive outcome! Thanks Tessa
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Teehee! Pizza it is, then. Mind you, I feel a little wistful for the beef…a nice slow-cooked beef stew is delicious comfort food.
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There’s plenty on the ceiling – feel free to help yourself!
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Poor Rosey! Hope the pizza was good.
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Oh yes! Cheers Mimi
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she should hold on to the recipe for dear life. it must be worth something later. 🙂
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She could probably sell it North Korea! Thanks plaridel
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That was hilarious, Keith!
Love your Rosey stories!
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She’s not too keen on them though! Cheers and thanks for finding a moment in your currently busy life to drop in Dale.
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I dunno why…
And hey, I need me a break and this is a good one!
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Delighted to be of service ma’am!
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So your French recipe of beef stew bombed, quite literally, and now your are ordering Italian pizza. Nice life.
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Perfectly summed up Abhijit! Cheers.
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Mayhap she didn’t know the difference between a teaspoon and a tablespoon. But hey, that’s one way to get pizza for dinner. LOL!
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You may have a point Donna! Perhaps it was deliberate!
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Awwww Rosey surely is back with a bang!!! Thank you Keith, for bringing her back. I’ve missed her so.
Wonder what she has up her sleeve after this bombed fiasco. Ha! Ha!
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I’m sure that when she’s cleared up this mess something else will happen that’s worth me reporting! Thanks, Natasha
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Hi Keith – looks like cooking is also not one of Rosey’s fortes in life … gosh one can see that happening … cheers Hilary
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She lives quite near to you – I’m surprised you didn’t heat the bang!
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I’ve been out … the sun must have dissipated the noise! and the birds and the bees eaten the mess! Enjoy the weekend – cheers HIlary
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A cheeky bit of humour
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Thank so much
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A truly dynamic dinner ! A sweet and entertaining tale Keith. Nicely done.
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That’s one way of describing it! Thanks WWM
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An inexperienced cook always has some embarrassing moments 🙂 Thanks for the laugh, Keith.
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Experienced ones too as i know only too well from my days in a restaurant kitchen! Cheers Linda
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Oh wonderful, this is SO Rosey. I love to see her back. What a prank though. And I love the booby-roofy-boofy. Gotta try it sometime.
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Made properly I’m sure it’s delicious!! Thanks.
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Ha ha! Measure once, explode twice!
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Twice the amount twice the bang! Cheers!
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Poor Rosey! A simple mistake. She is one of my favorite characters, ever!
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Mine too Sascha! Thanks so much.
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Poor girl… but at least she will get some pizza instead.
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If all fails, grab a pizza! Thanks Bjorn
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Haha haha oh dear ! At least she wasn’t hurt. Poor thing
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No, and she would have seen the funny side of it! Cheers Laurie.
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Hilarious and very inventive, I enjoyed this Keith
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That’s kind of you Michael, thank you.
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Poor Rosey. I hope she had a glass of Merlot with that pizza, I know how she loves her wine 😉
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Oh yes! she’s certainly not a coke person!
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