Summer holidays—the magical time of the year when school bells fall silent, and the world becomes a canvas of endless possibilities for the little bundles of energy. With the sun shining bright and the days stretching long, summer holidays hold the promise of adventure, relaxation, and cherished memories waiting to be made. This Sunday afternoon my little “D” rolled up his sleeves and donned his chefs cap. Veggie meal he said and we began planning. We settled on a fireless and knifeless cooking after long arguments and negotiations for the next Sunday.
I chopped the vegetables under his stern instructions and was also given a briefing on videography. “I will do the talking” he said and” please don’t shake the mobile”. .We set the kitchen counter with all necessary ingredients for a veggie meal and my little chef began his preparation of a vegetable sandwich and salad. The preparations were simple. He used his creativity and imagination and went about like a pro. This video is special…..it’s not about the product….it is not a culinary master piece… but Daksh’s enthusiasm, his cooking adventures and the family bond forged on a Sunday afternoon makes it very endearing.
The joy of having created something, the sense of accomplishment and the happiness when the “splendid veggie meal” passed the taste test will remain a cherished memory for all of us. Culinary creativity and exploration thrives within the heart of every child. All that we adults have to do, is to be an enthusiastic mentor. Measurements, fractions, chemistry, physics, biology, history, geography …all can be learnt in the kitchen.
