Homemade Memories
Pralines and love in a family kitchen (see author notes)27 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
Many readers will be drawn to identify with your scene. They will be invited to reminisce about their own experiences similar to this one described. Your imagery is so vivid that those who have never had this delightful adventure can experience the heart of it vicariously. Well written. Congratulations for winning.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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Many readers will be drawn to identify with your scene. They will be invited to reminisce about their own experiences similar to this one described. Your imagery is so vivid that those who have never had this delightful adventure can experience the heart of it vicariously. Well written. Congratulations for winning.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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Thanx for your wonderful, warm review, Liz -- always good to hear from you over here! ;) :) Take care and have a great evening! ;) Yvette
Comment from royowen
What an excellent dedication to pralines, I'm sure they're very good, and even more sure they're delicious, but you've certainly convinced me with this superb poetic entry in this contest. Written in immaculate articulate tetrameter and abcb rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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What an excellent dedication to pralines, I'm sure they're very good, and even more sure they're delicious, but you've certainly convinced me with this superb poetic entry in this contest. Written in immaculate articulate tetrameter and abcb rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 06-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2019
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Thanx so much for dropping by on this one, Roy -- everything is just SOOOOO BROOOWWWWNN!! ;) :) Had to find my 'happy' in there ya know?! ;) :) Take care down there and have a great week! ;) ;) Yvette
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Comment from Michele Harber
What a sweet poem, both literally and figuratively. I love the idea of this being a poem not just about candy but about family tradition, adding an extra layer of meaningfulness.
Basically your poem flows nicely (just a very minor bump here or there), and your rhymes and near-rhymes work well. Your poem is fun to read and, most definitely hunger- and calorie-inducing.
I appreciated the lesson in New Orleans pronunciation. I hope your next cooking lesson will be on beignets. ;-)
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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What a sweet poem, both literally and figuratively. I love the idea of this being a poem not just about candy but about family tradition, adding an extra layer of meaningfulness.
Basically your poem flows nicely (just a very minor bump here or there), and your rhymes and near-rhymes work well. Your poem is fun to read and, most definitely hunger- and calorie-inducing.
I appreciated the lesson in New Orleans pronunciation. I hope your next cooking lesson will be on beignets. ;-)
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thank you so much, Michele, for this awesome review -- I do so appreciate your taking the time!!
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I?ll take my pay in pralines. They looked good! Seriously, it was my pleasure, and I really enjoyed your poem.
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I'll let you know when the first batch is ready (and it will probably be before Christmas...!) Take care out there, ma'am!! ;)
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I'll put it on my holiday list. You take care as well.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I like your fun verse you're entered in the Candy contest.
Well written, well rhymed, and it tells a lovely story.
It sounds like you all had a wonderful time.
Well done and good luck with the contest.
Sharon
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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I like your fun verse you're entered in the Candy contest.
Well written, well rhymed, and it tells a lovely story.
It sounds like you all had a wonderful time.
Well done and good luck with the contest.
Sharon
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thank you for your wonderful comments.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi anon, 'Pralines and love in a family kitchen' - a lovely phrase. I have no idea what Steen's Syrup is, but assume it's like Golden Syrup UK style. A great recipe in poetry form and a great entry to the contest. Good rhyme throughout and the picture - Mmm! They look yummy LOL. A good poem well rhymed - good luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Hi anon, 'Pralines and love in a family kitchen' - a lovely phrase. I have no idea what Steen's Syrup is, but assume it's like Golden Syrup UK style. A great recipe in poetry form and a great entry to the contest. Good rhyme throughout and the picture - Mmm! They look yummy LOL. A good poem well rhymed - good luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy
Comment Written 05-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Dorothy - happy family memories are always the sweetest kind!! ;) :)
Comment from Joan E.
Thanks for the temptation and proper pronunciation guide "N'awlins" style!
I appreciated your sharing special, family memories, and your rhymes. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thanks for the temptation and proper pronunciation guide "N'awlins" style!
I appreciated your sharing special, family memories, and your rhymes. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 04-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thank you for the your kind review, Joan.
Comment from Bar62
Very enjoyable read. I especially liked the physical layout of the text, green background, yellow text; easy on the eyes for a nice quick comfortable read.
The text was also well-chosen and easy on the ears. Good luck in the contest.
Bar ponneck
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Very enjoyable read. I especially liked the physical layout of the text, green background, yellow text; easy on the eyes for a nice quick comfortable read.
The text was also well-chosen and easy on the ears. Good luck in the contest.
Bar ponneck
Comment Written 04-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thanx so very much for your review on this one -- it was a bittersweet write, but we find the joy in the memories, yeah?! Take care out there!
Comment from Suzanna Ray
I comment this writer for making rhymes of real brand named products ( thanks for the website for Steen's ) and the step by step process. P.S. I like Pralines too, but prefer to purchase them, because like her mama said you have got to time it; Just Right.
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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2019
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I comment this writer for making rhymes of real brand named products ( thanks for the website for Steen's ) and the step by step process. P.S. I like Pralines too, but prefer to purchase them, because like her mama said you have got to time it; Just Right.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2019
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According to the rating system defined by the website, your rating indicates that changes need to be made yet you cited none. What changes need to be made, according to your rating, to make the poem better? Thank you for your direction.
Also, your second line of your two line generic-type statement is false. The program uses all ratings and discards none.
Comment from Bichon
You successfully described the memories perfectly and turned them into a lovely and friendly story that reads excellently! I really enjoyed reading this one!
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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You successfully described the memories perfectly and turned them into a lovely and friendly story that reads excellently! I really enjoyed reading this one!
Comment Written 04-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Thank you for your wonderful review!
Comment from Gypsymooncat
This was very entertaining, well written and sure made me hungry lol! Those pralines look totally delectable...yum. I liked the presentation of this poem too; it enhances the poem's content and the colour choices are pretty top notch. I'd say you have a winner here! Good luck xoxoxo
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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This was very entertaining, well written and sure made me hungry lol! Those pralines look totally delectable...yum. I liked the presentation of this poem too; it enhances the poem's content and the colour choices are pretty top notch. I'd say you have a winner here! Good luck xoxoxo
Comment Written 04-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
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Oh, I'm so very glad you enjoyed this one! Thanx for your review!!