cooking class: making eggs

This post is a little out of sequence as I try and update what has happened over the past month, as this actually happened today.   Jack and Lucas received aprons with match chef hats for their birthdays and Jack has been enthusiastic about being in the kitchen ever since - though he did love to help in the kitchen before but now it is a daily occurrence.

This morning, when I told him I was making egg mcmuffins he jumped up and got his apron.  I separated the english muffins and he put them into the toaster oven and with guidance turned it on to make "perfectly toasted engish muffins".  We then started the eggs.  He got out the spatula - he loves the new green one we bought, the pan and the coconut oil.  I got out the eggs.  Jack scooped out some coconut oil and moved it around in the pan as it melted.  Once melted I put the eggs into the pan and Jack added some pepper.  I explained how eggs turn from clear when they are raw to white when they are cooked and he told me when they were ready to flip - he did a great job.  Together we flipped the eggs and Jack added some dairy free cheese to the eggs.

While we waited for the cheese to melt, Jack turned his attention to the english muffins.  I took them out of the toaster oven for him and then he arranged them on everyone's plate.  I removed the eggs from the pan and Jack added the toppings.  In typical Jack style, he wanted HP sauce on his.  He took Lucas' order and added ketchup to his.  He is such a little chef.