Chip n Dip

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, Clara found herself preparing for a small get-together with a few friends. The house was quiet, save for the gentle hum of the kitchen as she set out bowls, plates, and napkins. But there was one item she couldn't find—her favorite chip and dip bowl.

It wasn’t just any bowl. It was a charming ceramic bowl with a deep, wide curve, hand-painted with bright yellow flowers and swirling green leaves. Clara had bought it years ago at a local artisan market, and it had quickly become her go-to for any gathering. Every dip seemed to taste better when served in that bowl. It was as if the bowl itself held the magic of countless shared moments, from birthday parties to simple afternoons with friends.

Frantically searching the kitchen, Clara finally found it tucked away on the top shelf, slightly dusty but still perfect. She smiled as she carefully wiped it clean and filled it with her famous homemade guacamole. Placing the bowl in the center of the table, she added a mountain of crispy tortilla chips around it, the perfect combination.

As her friends arrived, they immediately gravitated toward the familiar, comforting sight of the bowl. They laughed, dipped chips, and reminisced about old times, the bowl becoming the centerpiece of the conversation, as it always did. It wasn’t just the dip that made it special—it was the memories it carried. That humble chip and dip bowl had witnessed so many moments of laughter, sharing, and friendship, and it would continue to do so, holding those little moments of joy for many years to come.

(Made by Bernie Morrill for In The Kitchen Contest)