“I ordered baklava today, but it does not live up to my Mom’s cooking”, coos her daughter on the phone while ordering dinner online.
Her husband senses her disappointment.
“Let them live their own lives. You did your best.”
She used to gloat in compliments after guests enjoyed her lavish dinners, and erroneously built her identity around it. She is still appreciated, but not needed.
The importance of the right dish in presenting a culinary masterpiece cannot be overemphasized.
As they dine alone in mellow candlelight, she wonders if she has turned into a dish from a sumptuous meal.
Reena Saxena 
This is clever, Reena. It is not always easy to live up to expectations. Nor should we always.
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Thank you, Norah!
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This is an extremely calming piece, and I love the fact that it comes from a meal of a piece of something. Peace brought by pieces, and shared peace between family.
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Nicely done
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome
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