Table Caddy

In a cheerful kitchen full of clinks and clatters, Mia loved two things: making things with wood and making sauces. Her barbecue sauce was legendary, her spicy mustard had fans, and don’t even get people started on her garlic aioli.

One day, she decided her sauces needed a proper home—something better than just a jumble of jars on the table. So, she grabbed her tools and built a table caddy. It had little compartments for bottles, a spot for spoons, and even a tiny drawer for napkins. She made it from cherry wood, added a smooth handle for easy carrying, and burned a small smiley face into one side—just for fun.

At her next backyard cookout, Mia plunked the caddy down in the center of the table. Inside were her best sauces, neatly arranged and ready for action.

“What’s this?” her friend Ben asked.

“It’s the Sauce Station,” Mia grinned.

Guests passed the caddy around like treasure, each one discovering a new favorite flavor. “What’s in this one?” someone asked, dipping a chip. “Magic,” Mia said with a wink.

From that day on, the table caddy wasn’t just a holder for sauces—it was part of the fun. A tiny wooden hero that brought flavor, laughter, and a little bit of love to every meal.

(Made by Gale Bohling for In The Kitchen Contest)