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Rooting For 8 To 5

Swallowing soil's nutrients, they swell up under earth -

round or tubular vegetables of edible wholesome delight!

Carrots, beets and onions steadily fuel the body,

but yams, potatoes and parsnips - baked and buttered -

are the ones I ROOT the loudest for!


Written Jan. 4, 2016 for the Rooting For 8 To 5 contest of nette onclaude

Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2017

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Jan Allison Date: 1/10/2017 3:13:00 AM Dropping back with my congrats Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Sandra Haight Date: 1/9/2017 7:37:00 PM Back to congratulate you on your podium win, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply

John Lawless Date: 1/9/2017 4:57:00 PM CUTE....now I gotta go make a stew.... Login to Reply

Agnes Krampe Date: 1/9/2017 1:42:00 PM That sounds very tasty, Andrea. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 1/9/2017 1:32:00 PM i wanted a write about ' ginseng root', as this was the first thing that came to mind when i was doing this challenge, andie.. wow, you smashed it.. fine work, so flavorful!.. sweet congrats and thanks for being part of my contest.. huggs Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 1/9/2017 1:20:00 PM Back to congratulate you on your win :) Login to Reply

Jennifer Walker Date: 1/8/2017 8:45:00 AM Oh, boy, I love carrots like in the picture above, sauteed and browned just like that. You always make me so hungry when you pen a poem about food. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/8/2017 6:18:00 PM the carrots are the only ones I do NOT like (and turnips, UGGG) I only like carrots raw and always pick cooked ones out of my food!!

Augustus Black Date: 1/7/2017 3:19:00 AM Nice one. Login to Reply

Vera Duggan Date: 1/6/2017 10:03:00 PM Oh I love this one Andrea and I love every root vegetable that you have mentioned but I don't really get a chance to cook them as nobody else in the family like them, good luck in the contest and take care........Vera Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 1/6/2017 3:24:00 PM Hi Andrea, I enjoyed your take on the contest theme. It's a veggie party. Well done. I wish you the best of luck in the contest theme. A without a seven: -) Alexis PS, Happy New Year to you and you loved ones. Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 1/6/2017 3:18:00 PM This is a cute poem,,, good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply

Sandra Haight Date: 1/5/2017 8:44:00 PM I really like your extraordinary take on the theme, Andrea! Best wishes for the contest! Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply

Charlie Smith Date: 1/5/2017 8:30:00 PM What a delightfully delicious take Andrea, best wishes... Login to Reply

Mark Martin Date: 1/5/2017 3:01:00 PM Puns are the ROOT of all humour. Like it! Best of luck in the contest Andrea! :-) Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/6/2017 6:46:00 PM thanks, Mark, I agree.

Frederic Parker Date: 1/5/2017 2:12:00 PM Andrea my friend after the holidays the last thing I need is more food..to many pies, cookies, candy, turkey, ham...you get the picture..good luck in the contest Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/6/2017 6:47:00 PM Everyone can use more ROOTS, Frederic. They are great for dieters!!

Paul Callus Date: 1/5/2017 12:42:00 PM Cleverly done, Andrea! I've had two busy days, and I'm afraid I missed out on a spot in this contest:( ~~ paul Login to Reply

Tim Smith Date: 1/5/2017 10:56:00 AM Well now I'm hungry for some good old fashioned stew...Just need some beef : ) Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/6/2017 6:48:00 PM I'm with YOU. nothing like a yummy beef stew with potatoes!

Darren White Date: 1/5/2017 9:59:00 AM Best roots ever and they look yummie too! Good luck in the contest :) Login to Reply

Daniel Turner Date: 1/5/2017 8:46:00 AM Healthy choice, Andie. I'll have a few carrots and potatoes:) Login to Reply

Ravindra K Kapoor Date: 1/5/2017 8:33:00 AM A delicious dish with rich nutrients both in picture and on the poetic plate you have served here dear friend. My good wishes for your contest entry. I have placed today a new Poem cum Song and would love to see how you find it. With love and best wishes for the New Year 2017. ....Ravindra K Kapoor Login to Reply

Chris Green Date: 1/5/2017 6:36:00 AM What a delicious poetic feast you have served up today. :) Good luck in the contest Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 1/5/2017 5:17:00 AM Mmmm I fel hungry now! Great take on the roots' theme Andrea Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/5/2017 2:57:00 AM - Thanks for a wonderful suggestion for dinner ... Looks good :) - a great poem to the contest, Andrea - Good luck - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply