Unravel the Mystery: How to Master Leftover Preparation

Once upon a time, in a busy bustling kitchen, there was a little leftover casserole named Cassie. Now, Cassie wasn’t your ordinary leftover; she was full of zest and energy, always eager to be enjoyed again.

One sunny morning, as Cassie sat in the fridge, she overheard the crossword puzzle page turn in the nearby living room. Curiosity sparked within her, and she listened attentively as the crossword clues were read aloud.

The crossword puzzle enthusiast, Ms. Puzzlerina, clutched her pencil tightly, pondering over the crossword clue, “Prepares, as leftovers.” Cassie’s heart fluttered. This clue seemed to whisper directly to her. But how could she show Ms. Puzzlerina that she was the answer?

With enthusiastic determination, Cassie devised a plan. As soon as Ms. Puzzlerina left the room, Cassie squeezed herself out of her Tupperware container, slipped down from the fridge shelf, and set off on a grand adventure.

Cassie tiptoed across the kitchen floor, avoiding the clinking pots and pans. She climbed up the kitchen counter, maneuvering her way toward the mug filled with colorful pencils. The perfect opportunity had presented itself!

Using every ounce of her tiny leftover strength, Cassie pushed and nudged a pencil until it toppled over, rolling onto the crossword puzzle grid—right under the “W” in the answer box!

Ms. Puzzlerina returned, rubbing her eyes, and exclaimed, “Oh! Look, a fallen pencil! But why is it pointing towards the ‘W‘ in the answer box?” A cheeky smile crept across Cassie’s face as she waited for Ms. Puzzlerina to solve the mystery.

Suddenly, a light bulb flashed above Ms. Puzzlerina’s head. She leaped toward the empty space on the crossword and scribbled the word “WARMS.” Confusion transformed into comprehension as a delightful realization dawned on Ms. Puzzlerina. Cassie had provided the answer!

Later that day, as Ms. Puzzlerina enjoyed her warming lunch, she marveled at the cleverness of Cassie. From that moment on, Cassie became a legend in the kitchen. Whenever Ms. Puzzlerina prepared leftovers, she would always remember Cassie and her sneaky contribution to the crossword puzzle, warming their hearts and bringing smiles to their faces.