PHOTO PROMPT © Ronda Del Boccio
Alissa unlocked their apartment door, tears stinging her eyes. Stupid car. Goodbye anniversary dinner; a grocery trip was out of the question.
She stared at her sparse ingredients.
Ohhh! Lentil bread? Lentils, cottage cheese, baking soda. Doable. And that onion soup mix…with risotto…yes. She dislodged a chicken breast from the freezer and began to cook.
“I figured we’d have to eat out!” Russ’s booming voice an hour later startled her. He gaped at the china and candles.
Alissa laughed. “Out might be good…”
“No way.” He kissed her. “You’re miraculous. And food made with love is best. Always.”
As always, many thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting Friday Fictioneers! Stop over and read a wonderful array of 100-word-fiction pieces based on this photo prompt!
Angela Writes... 
She’s my kinda gal! I almost take it as a challenge to make do with what I have.
Love this, Angela!
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Dale, I simply love when people are resourceful with what they have! Makes for fun times and wonderful memories.
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I do to. And I can relate because I am rather good at that 🙂
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Alissa seems a very resourceful and practical person. I like her.
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James, thank you for reading and commenting. This are the sort of people, I believe, who makes the world go ’round!
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Nothin’ says lovin’ like somethin’ from the oven!
Tasty story with a happy ending, Angela! Nice!
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Nancy, I agree! Doesn’t have to be fancy to be good, and the cooking process can be half the fun!
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Indeed, food made with love is the best! Clever story, Angela.
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Brenda, I’m so glad you enjoyed the story! And I agree; love is indeed a secret ingredient… 🙂
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what a relief, i didn’t expect that happy ending. 🙂
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Plaridel, it could have gone wrong in so many ways, but I think she earned a win :). Thanks for reading and commenting!
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What a sweet story, and it’s a great challenge to conjure something interesting out of what’s around.
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It is! I think creative cooking is a true skill. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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thats cute…
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Dear Angela,
Who needs to go out with such a resourceful wife and a loving, appreciative husband. Lovely story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, thank you so much for your kind comment. These are the sort of people who make life extra enjoyable. 🙂
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I agree with him. This was a nice story!
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Michael, thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it :).
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Awwww what a sweetheart. Very resourceful. And cooking cleared her emotions too
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Cooking can do wonders, I’ve found :). Thanks for the comment, Laurie!
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