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My Honey Makes Sweet Salsa

My “Honey” Makes “Sweet” Salsa. My “Honey” has a green thumb Her lovely garden, how it grows. It seems she gets a good return From every “penny” that she sows. Each summer about this time Her tomatoes start to blush As they start to “pile up” She’s in her kitchen, in a rush. She got this wonderful recipe From a preacher’s wife we know Of course she’s “tweaked it”some That’s how “family” recipes grow. She’s got her “system” down To produce this wonderful stuff. To have a season pass me by Would make my life real tuff. She picks and peels tomatoes Plumb & red, now sliced & diced She grabs a lovely onion with Some peppers, nicely spiced. That’s as fine a recipe detail As I’m allowed to share. I keep her secret for myself Cause she just wouldn’t care. I want to feel this salsa Is “special” made and just for me. Cause it’s the very greatest Anyone’s salsa could ever be. So now I’ve shared my story It’s made me long to dip a few And if you lived a little closer I’d share a fresh scoop with you. Written by oldbuck Aug 8, 2015 After his “Honey” had just finished making a fresh batch of her salsa.

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/31/2019 7:23:00 PM

Yummy!!! I love Salsa. It sounds like your wife created a Masterpiece indeed, with food. As you, create incredible moments with words. Your thoughts make my mouth water. It's Salsa time. :) Brandy

Old Buck
Date: 4/1/2019 9:53:00 AM

Brandy: If I could rhyme like my wife cooks, we'd be rich. As it is, I'm the rich one with her in our kitchen. Thanks for reading and commenting. oldbuck

Paul Callus

Date: 8/17/2015 2:02:00 AM

Some recipes are meant to stay in the family, otherwise they lose their uniqueness:) Your wife's salsa sounds enticing...pity I live so far away!! All the best. // paul

Old Buck
Date: 4/1/2019 9:52:00 AM

Paul: I always enjoy reading a comment from a writer I respect. Sorry I didn't find this years ago. Thank you for reading my stuff and the thoughtful comment. oldbuck

Emile Pinet

Date: 8/11/2015 3:57:00 PM

The author uses good imagery and maintains a poetic flow through the whole piece. I enjoyed reading this poem, it rings true and real. Emile.

Old Buck
Date: 4/1/2019 9:51:00 AM

Emile: I don't believe I received a notice of this comment all those years ago. It was fun to get one when I found it today. Thank you very much. Folks seldom comment on my rhyming. More often just like the story. :o) oldbuck

Jan Allison

Date: 8/9/2015 4:04:00 PM

Oh old buck my mouth is watering ... I love a nice tasty zingy salsa sauce have never tried to make it! Hugs jan xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/9/2015 4:17:00 PM

MMMM sounds delicious Old Buck:-) I love cooking and baking but now my son is at university I don't tend to bake so often but my hubby adores it when he gets in and there are fresh scones and biscuits in the kitchen:-) hugs jan xx

Old Buck
Date: 8/9/2015 4:14:00 PM

Jan: My wife makes it look easy but is suspect it isn't. We just cut into a fresh 3 berry pie. What a wonderful experiment from her busy kitchen. Maybe I can weasel another piece for supper? Thanks for the comment. oldbuck

Tim Smith

Date: 8/8/2015 5:06:00 PM

Not that far... 3 hours...I was there last year with my youngest boy's baseball team.

Old Buck
Date: 4/1/2019 9:48:00 AM

Tim: I just came across your comment and thought you might enjoy this suggestion. If you have an Aldi's store near by: Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso $1.89 You will save a trip if you buy 2. :o) oldbuck

Tim Smith

Date: 8/8/2015 3:45:00 PM

Please share old buck. I really love a good salsa. delicious

Old Buck
Date: 8/8/2015 5:03:00 PM

Tim: How far are you from Cedar Rapids, IA.? If you come quickly, there may still be some later today. If not, maybe next time. :o) Thanks for reading my work and commenting. oldbuck