Dispensing Happiness
Pommes Alex
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Wow...am I a lucky gal.
Not only do I have a husband who cooks, but apparently...a son, as well!
Tuesday, I had a plan for dinner. But, in another case of 'really should have read that recipe all the way through...', I realized too late part of the dish had to sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
Crap.
Matt decided to do something with potatoes, and headed off to the kitchen.
Suddenly, he came back, asking for the camera.
"Alex will be making dinner tonight."
I gotta see this!
So, I head to the kitchen, and lo! and behold!
My 2 1/2 year old was, indeed, making dinner.
He peeled the potatoes (with Daddy as sous chef, cutting off the ends).
He put the (cut by Daddy) potato halves into the food processor, and 'sliced' them by pushing the button.
He placed the potato slices in the baking dish, topping each layer with butter slabs (carefully) and shredded cheese ('sprinkle, sprinkle')...he was so proud!
And he did a fantastic job...we're going to make this a regular event.
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posted by Stephanie @ 8:48 AM
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Wow, that looks really impressive! Good job on Alex's first cooked meal! :)
Thank you, Anne!
He loves to help, so we do what we can to encourage him.
And he's 2 1/2!!!!!!!!
wow ! impressive....was wondering y u called the potato as pommes alex...now we know......sous chef in the making and what a licky lady you are indeed...
What a cutie, he is. I just want to give him a kiss on his cheek. Adorable.
Peeling all those potatoes, not one or two. Wow, Alex:)
cooking with kids can be so much fun, I think teaching them teaches us to slow down and appreciate each step. my friend's daughter helped with cookies yesterday and they were great b/c she was rather slower at adding flour than I at mixing. The extra mixing time made them very tasty!
Very cool to see Alex learning the ropes. *grin*
Thanks, foodcrazee!
Alex is always helping in the kitchen, but this is the first time he's made someting (almost) entirely by himself.
And let's face: women love a man who can cook!
Thank you, Indira!
You're not the only one...I smooch him all the time!
Fortunately, the apple/potato peeler is a godsend. If you don't have one...they're inexpensive, and make the job so much easier. I don't know what we'd do without ours!
Laura...you're so right!
And making food with kids brings back some of the joy for us, as well. We can get so caught up in routine, but for Alex? It's about fun, and learning, and spending time with Mommy and Daddy.
Which makes it good for me.
How cute is that! I love cooking with kids. Ironically, I made scalloped potatoes yester with the little boy I nanny.
Great minds, and all...right?!
Well, scalloped potatoes are just so good!
Brilliant! Sounds like a win-win situation!
Believe me, it is!
Now that's amazing! Great job, Alex!! :)
Thanks, Jeff!!!
Wow, that was an awesome debut for a two year old! Great job, Alex! :)
Stephanie, will you give Alex a hug on my behalf? He's really adorable!
Thanks, Julia!
And I will gladly give him a hug for you...I do it all the time! He's a real sweetie, believe me.
And when I told him, he said 'thank you'!
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