“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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*My story this week is a drastic re-working of a very long one I wrote some time ago!
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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
I’ve tried, I really have! Cheers Rochelle.
And then work on the difference between signore and signora. 🙂
One language at a time – she was pretty close by her standards!
Bon appetit, Keith!
Saluti signore A!
Poor Rosey. Always something happening to her. What a character.
Indeed – her life could hardly be described as dull! Cheers Tannille.
Another delightful Rosey tale! Good thing you were forewarned.
It was still a little more dramatic than I expected! Cheers Christine.
Great fun Keith, I’m glad no one was seriously injured! 🙂
…just Rosey’s pride! Cheers Iain.
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
Ah, spicy food – I love it! Knowing her as we do, the spoon would have been a wise precaution. Thanks Suzanne.
Like it Keith!
I’m pleased! Thank you.
Boom boom Keith, modern spoons vary in size so much, I fear that she will need a special measuring container.
You may just solved my birthday present dilemma! She’s getting measuring spoons!
Sounds like an exhilirating concoction. One you’d remember.
The ceiling will be a constant reminder! Cheers Sandra
Sounds like Hector should get cleaning duty!
He should certainly help! Thanks Na’ama.
Hilarious!
Thanks so much Sadje
Pleasure!
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!
Your story had me laughing. I’ve used a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon many a time. Love your stories about Rosey!
Me too Brenda! Rosey will be back again soon! Thank you so much.
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!) 🙂
I know, she never has much luck in the kitchen!
A mistake anyone could have made in a life measured out in teaspoons
At least that’s better than bucket loads! Thanks Neil
The trouble with teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) is that they can so easily be misread.
I’ve done it many a time!Cheers Liz
Nice onomatopoeia, nice humor, well done
That’s kind of you Larry, thanks.
What a great story. Had quite a laugh when the spoons were mentioned. I know how easy it is to mix up the sizes.
I have been known to make such mistakes myself but not with quite such explosive outcome! Thanks Tessa
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.
There’s plenty on the ceiling – feel free to help yourself!
Poor Rosey! Hope the pizza was good.
Oh yes! Cheers Mimi
she should hold on to the recipe for dear life. it must be worth something later. 🙂
She could probably sell it North Korea! Thanks plaridel
That was hilarious, Keith!
Love your Rosey stories!
She’s not too keen on them though! Cheers and thanks for finding a moment in your currently busy life to drop in Dale.
I dunno why…
And hey, I need me a break and this is a good one!
Delighted to be of service ma’am!
So your French recipe of beef stew bombed, quite literally, and now your are ordering Italian pizza. Nice life.
Perfectly summed up Abhijit! Cheers.
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!
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!
I’m sure that when she’s cleared up this mess something else will happen that’s worth me reporting! Thanks, Natasha
Hi Keith – looks like cooking is also not one of Rosey’s fortes in life … gosh one can see that happening … cheers Hilary
She lives quite near to you – I’m surprised you didn’t heat the bang!
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
A cheeky bit of humour
Thank so much
A truly dynamic dinner ! A sweet and entertaining tale Keith. Nicely done.
That’s one way of describing it! Thanks WWM
An inexperienced cook always has some embarrassing moments 🙂 Thanks for the laugh, Keith.
Experienced ones too as i know only too well from my days in a restaurant kitchen! Cheers Linda
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.
Made properly I’m sure it’s delicious!! Thanks.
Ha ha! Measure once, explode twice!
Twice the amount twice the bang! Cheers!
Poor Rosey! A simple mistake. She is one of my favorite characters, ever!
Mine too Sascha! Thanks so much.
Poor girl… but at least she will get some pizza instead.
If all fails, grab a pizza! Thanks Bjorn
Haha haha oh dear ! At least she wasn’t hurt. Poor thing
No, and she would have seen the funny side of it! Cheers Laurie.
Hilarious and very inventive, I enjoyed this Keith
That’s kind of you Michael, thank you.
Poor Rosey. I hope she had a glass of Merlot with that pizza, I know how she loves her wine 😉
Oh yes! she’s certainly not a coke person!