Written for Cinquain Poetry Prompt #40 where our
inspiration is “seasons”. Here’s my mirror cinquain.
The hand
that seasons food
does not need to measure
the salt that coaxes onions glaze.
Cooks know
secrets.
A pinch is never just a pinch;
it is gathered knowledge
of every meal
that came
before.
To season well
with never bland regrets,
listen to what the pan asks you
to do.
NAR©2026
Nancy’s Notes: The syllablecount per line for an American Cinquain is 2 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 2.
This is “Green Onions” by Booker T. & The MG’s
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Over seasoning can ruin the food by masking natural flavors, creating unpleasant textures, or making dishes inedible.
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Without a doubt, Jim. It’s always good to err on the side of caution when it comes to seasoning. Salt can be added, but it’s very difficult to decrease it.
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I totally ruined a seafood paella by putting too much saffron in it, as you only need a pinch of that spice.
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If you ever have that problem again, add more rice and broth.
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I gave up eating seafood a while ago, even though I still like it.
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That’s too bad; it’s delicious and good for you.
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It is my own personal protest after watching the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy.
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That’s always the best way to- I think you can tell when something has been made with love 🩷
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sorry that’s me Ange x
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Are you back in the witness protection program, Ange? 😂 Do you have to log in every time you comment on my site? 🤔
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Yes usually but it’s no problem
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I didn’t know that and it’s kind of a pain. 😠
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It’s not too bad I have to login to most peoples
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Yes, you truly can. Thanks, Ange. 🥰
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Yum. I bet you are ‘measure with your heart’ kinda gal.
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Quilty as charged. My mom was the absolute best.
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The best way to cook–season by taste.
I love this song! Did you see that move “A Single Man”? Saddest movie ever but every time I hear this song, I can see Julianne Moore and Colin Firth’s dance scene in it.
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What a movie! I absolutely love love love Matthew Goode! This song is just so cool, isn’t it? Thanks for a great comment, Lois!
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How marvelous to judge the food just by looking at it.
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My mother was like that. Thank you, Sadje.
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Awesome. I’m sure you’ve inherited this talent too.
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Yes but she really had the knack! 😄
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🤗🤗🤗
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Oh, so delicioso!
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Grazie, amico mio! ☺️
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Ya cannot beat. Good old fashioned home cooking, and a lovely good old-fashioned soundtrack too, Nancy …
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Tasty number, dear Ivor! Thanks so much, my friend. 🥰🎶
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My pleasure, Nancy 🥰🎶
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