Potato-Salad Clues

It was time for the annual Potato-Salad Contest in Phuleri Park.

- Melissa Bulls

“Do you think you’ll win the Golden Potato again?” asked Ahana’s younger sister, Bhoomi.

Ahana shook her head sadly.

“Grandpa isn’t here to help this year.”

“I’ll help you,” Bhoomi said.

The girls mixed boiled potato chunks, mustard, mayonnaise, and a little salt and pepper in a bowl.

“It doesn’t taste right,” Ahana said after she tried a bite of the salad. “What’s missing?”

“Something spicy?” said Mom.

“Your grandpa loved spicy things.”

“You’re right! Maybe he put a green chilli in it,” Ahana said.

Mom cut up a bright green chilli and added it to the bowl.

“It’s closer, but it still doesn’t taste right,” Ahana said. “Are you making Grandpa’s famous potato salad?” Dad asked.