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March 31, 2004
Introducing Princess Zoe
Once there was a wonderful little princess named Zoe. She was very smart and kind and helpful. Beloved by all who met her. However her royal subjects were unhappy. Despite all of her virtues she refused to eat rutabegas. This was a problem because her subjects just happened to be rutabega farmers. They tried tempting her with sauted, flambed, boiled, baked, mashed, and made into pie Rutabegas. She refused to have even one little bite. In the adjoining kingdom was a handsome prince who adored rutabegas and he thought it would be a good idea to meet, and perhaps wed, the princess from rutabega land. He immediately fell in love and was all set to marry the charming princess. Until.... he found out that his beloved refused to even look at a rutabega! This led to a universal quest to find a rutabega Princess Zoe would try. Many people from many lands came bearing heirloom rutabegas prepared in fantastical dishes. Finally Princess Zoe, who was if you recall very kind, relented and tried rutabega. She loved it. Princess Zoe became a rutabega fiend and lived happily ever after. Many such stories were bedtime fare in my household. Princess Zoe stories still get requested. Of course I do change the story every once in a while. It could be asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts what have you. Princess Zoe enjoys *all* vegetables and eats them with relish. Has since the tender age of 3 much to the amazement of extended family members who deal with reluctant, if ever, veggie eating children. Perhaps you have a princess[or prince] that needs a story. Feel free to borrow mine. Here is a picture of Princess Zoe:
And another of Princess Zoe waving to her royal subjects:
Posted by Elka at 02:56 PM | Comments (6)