Fruit Paradise

Collins's new go-to activity is to "make something" in the kitchen. Must get that itch from her parents. Here's what her creative process looks like...

First, she goes into the kitchen and pulls out her favorite Pink Princess cookbook (thanks Emily!)...

Then she pulls out bowls, measuring cups, spatulas, whisks and starts coyly demanding ingredients. "I think the recipe calls for...chocolate syrup...sprinkles...mayonaise...milk...raisins...cimanin (cinnamon)- you name it, she asks for it.

Then she whirls them together, usually freezes it, and then eagerly asks us, "Do you want a finger test?!?" Each creation has a unique color and odor to it. We say yes and then grin and bear it. :)

Each creation has a name. The first one was "fruit paradise" (which is still my favorite). We've also had a "mint chocolate pie" and a "pink smoothie" and last night's creation was "gingerale". This one was unique- basil, vanilla, water and cheddar bunnies. Then she froze it.

 

I love that Collins is into "cooking". I just don't love the big mess that inevitably goes with it!