Title: Sweet Competition
Source: Flash Fiction Challenge
Prompt: Write a story that includes strawberries and mint.
Word count: 99 words
Edith set the heavy mixing bowl on the counter and surveyed today’s haul. She absentmindedly patted her chest with her right hand as she thought.
She was tired of strawberry shortcake, and Elenore’s receipt had won for two years running. Strawberry pie was too simple, and her strawberry jam cookies had competition from Ruth.
She caressed the velvety surface of a large berry.
“Red velvet,” the words slipped from her lips, and an idea formed. Red velvet strawberry cupcakes with minted whipped cream, topped with a huge glazed berry.
“Eat your heart out, Elenore,” she said with a smile.
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Jo Hawk The Writer
Sounds like a perfect recipe!😋
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It made me hungry. 😊
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Yummy
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Now I am hungry!! 🙂
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LOL I am waiting for the strawberries in the garden to ripen. 🙂🍓
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Nothing like a delicious dilemma to push a creative response! Well done, Jo.
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Thank you, Charli.
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