Tired of All These Helpers

Sam was tired of his mother’s banal cooking.
She fixed hamburger helper every other day.
On the opposite days she fixed tuna helper or chicken helper.
He was tired of all of these helpers, tired of casseroles. 

Sam was thrilled to be invited to his girlfriend’s house for supper.
Her mother was always creating exotic dishes.
Salmon crepes, Orange Spicy Chicken, tiramisu.
“I hear you like hamburger helper,” she said upon his arrival.
“Good thing!”
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Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2022 at 1:16 PM
hahaha. Loved it.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 30, 2022 at 12:01 PM
I know it happens
Logan Avatar
November 29, 2022 at 12:52 PM
Fun one, Caren. Sam needs to learn how to cook!
Krutsinger Avatar
November 30, 2022 at 12:02 PM
Sure does!
Hankins Avatar
November 29, 2022 at 11:22 AM
Oh my goodness, the poor guy! Hamburger Helper would be an easy fix for me, but I have it, perhaps, once-a-year! I'd prefer a good meat loaf.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 30, 2022 at 12:02 PM
Joe and I have meat loaf so often it is crazy, but we also have Hamburger helper a lot!
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