Rant: Letting my son crack eggs taught me more than any recipe.

I did everything myself to avoid mess. His proud smile when the yolk stayed whole was a better lesson.

3 comments

3 Comments

viola_stone651mo ago

Did you realize you were teaching more than cooking? That unbroken yolk is nice, but the real skill is knowing when to step back. Messy kitchens make better memories anyway.

mary_hill471mo ago

Oh man, you're so right, @viola_stone65. I burnt cookies with my niece last week and we just laughed the whole time. I mean, it's definitely more fun when you don't stress over the mess.

kevin_hill1mo ago

Getting things right has its own joy. My nephew and I spent an afternoon baking scones, carefully following each step. The pride on his face when they came out golden and flaky was worth the extra effort. A bit of structure doesn't have to kill the fun.