On my sixth birthday, my parents gave me a birthday party and served German chocolate cake and peppermint ice cream. Yum! They also hired a local farmer to bring a pony to our backyard and we had pony rides for my friends and me. I’ll never forget it.

Often, favorite foods prompt wonderful memories of times long ago. Recall a time when you were enjoying your favorite food and write about it. Write about it now in as much detail as you can, enjoying the experience again in words.

–Norris Chumley

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