Premiere Contest WinnerSalad and Sudoku

Yellow chard stain index finger smears my logic puzzle,
Sour cream cilantro splatter quite the quaint “addition” 
juicy brain pump lemon zest solution that I guzzle,
number crunching sea salt a spur to intuition

Roasted sweet potato has me snapping at the grid
toting up those lettuce layer  3 by 3 cells
carrot colour pencil point to “whisk” the sums I did
geometric square outside a salad bowl that gels

With mango stone eraser  I can sculpt another route 
Imagine all those French bean digits driving  me insane 
kidney bean ensemble sighs “give that row the boot.”
I sniff balsamic vinegar to make quick fixes plain

Sudoku trail incumbent has fresh basil hint in mind 
while churning sumptuous avocado neuron cell alert 
feasting off that figure fetish nutrient aligned
“You’ll  crack this with some bamboo shoot”  an Einstein voice might blurt 

Basic rule of algorithm leads to Asian aniseed 
Check online for symbolic totals, those grains  that raise the stakes
rabbit food as tummy loaded “combo” itching to succeed
 but one should pause  awhile on computation, 
for cayenne flavour breaks 

Heuristically I dribble walnut  fractions on a page
footnote to some taco leaf conundrum 
Interlocking data cuts the mustard as we age
Another beetroot slice and cryptic teaser warding 
 off the boredom 

NB I have an acquired expertise with regard to Sudoku
logic puzzles. But I also like to cook.
The nutrients  sustain my Sudoku efforts.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kendrick Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Belated congratulations on your winner the contest. Way to go. Very good work. Sara K
Kerr Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
It goes without saying, Sara, that your generosity is a spur to my writing, Howard
Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I was noticing my comment to this one back in 22. Gosh, it seems I met you only a year or two ago. Time goes so fast. Anyway. I was right about this one. I see it garnered you a trophy! A very belated congrats
Kerr Avatar
January 19, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Golden moments like these are only possible thanks to you, Andrea, Sara, Regina, and significant others who have encouraged and sustained me with your constructive comments, Howard
Slaughter Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 10:29 AM
I've never tried Sudoku...I'm a crosswords man...and I'm only so-so in the cooking department, but I really did enjoy reading this entertaining piece, Howard. Congrats on placing so well in the contest.
Elliott Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Holy cow, Howard, your genius poetic skills are always a triumph! Blending food with a game, stunning. My very best Congratulations, I'm so elated for you. With your degree in chemistry, poetry, and love of games you are quite the intelligent person! All the best to you!!!!
Thomas Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 10:45 AM
Congratulations on placing at the top in my first ever contest! Straight out of the gate, this was a pure delight to read. Your expert use of descriptive language surpasses even your Sudoku skills, I imagine. Your piece has depth in way that is hard to articulate but very easy to experience; the writing feels generous and genuine in equal measures. I found myself discovering new meaning and parallels upon every re-reading, of which there were many. Excellent work!
Kerr Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 11:35 AM
I am eternally grateful to you for reading, considering and evaluating my submission. It goes without saying that I am deeply honoured by your first position placement of this work. Your in depth analysis and the status accorded to my poem will be used as a template for growth. It is very complementary that you found my entry meaningful Kind regards Howard Kerr
Delaney Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 4:34 PM
Wow..Howard: Glad I didn’t miss this one. Just love the flavors you created in the puzzle.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 2, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Congratulations on your win. A "Creative" write/story. Have a blessed/weekend................
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 10:35 AM
oh my goodness, this one oozes creativity. It's for the food merger contest, right? I smell a WINNER.
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