Cabell loved to mix up ingredients. Sometimes after combining dried beans, rice, oatmeal and water he would pretend to serve soup to his sister and parents. They would smile and pretend to eat it.
Today Cabell was determined to mix up the proper ingredients to make cookies. He selected his favorite metal mixing-up bowl and looked over his ingredient choices. First he picked the flour canister and added two scoops to the bowl. Next he added sugar in a big spoonful. He poured in oatmeal and stirred in enough water to make a soft mixture.
“It looks good,” he said to himself, but when he licked the tip of the spoon he was not pleased. “Too sweet,” he grumbled and he reached for the salt. He added a touch of salt and re–stirred. Again he tried a taste from the spoon.
“Not quite right,” he muttered. “I’ll try some peanut butter.” He almost closed the jar after one spoonful, but he remembered how much he liked peanut butter and added a second large spoonful.
The thicker mixture required a touch more water and substantial stirring. “I’m certain I’ve got it right this time,” he thought. He licked the edge of the spoon and stood silent a moment to savor the taste. “Very close,” he mumbled. He walked over to stand in front of the cabinet. He scanned the shelves to find the missing ingredient.
“Ah, chocolate chips!” He exclaimed. He opened the bag and poured a handful into his bowl. Satisfied finally, he dropped spoonfuls of dough into neat rows on the baking sheet. His mom came to help him put the pan in the oven. They watched through the oven window for 10 minutes while the cookies baked. Cabell ate the first warm cookie out of the oven. The sweet smell of their baking had brought his sister and dad to the kitchen, too.
“What kind are they?” His sister asked.
“Cabell’s super special secret recipe cookies,” he replied.
All agreed, they were delicious.
Persistence is the mother of creativity …
