Childhood Treats

Pick a food or drink that reminds you of childhood—Dunkaroos, grilled cheese and tomato soup, pink lemonade, etc. Write a scene, story, or poem that includes that food.

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Pick a food or drink that reminds you of childhood—Dunkaroos, grilled cheese and tomato soup, pink lemonade, etc. Write a scene, story, or poem that includes that food.

For inspiration, see Lisa Summe's poem "Our Dream Wedding" in Revolution House Magazine.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

About Cassandra Lipp

Cassandra Lipp is managing editor of Writer's Digest. She is the author of Queen City Records, which tells the stories behind the indie record shops of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Her work has appeared in Greener PasturesThe Belladonna, Little Old LadyPoints in Case, and Ohio's Best Emerging Poets 2019. Follow her on Twitter @Cassie000000.