My daughter Georgia, at two, is already learning the meaning of careers. She knows that her father works long hours and that, “Saturday, Daddy doesn’t work.” She also acknowledges that I spend ample time in the kitchen declaring that, “Mommy makes birthday parties.” So when I asked her (not really expecting an answer at this age) what she wanted to do when she grows up, I was quite surprised with her answer. And, for the record, there was absolutely no prompting on my part.
Her response: ”I want to cook for the people.” Of course I loved it. And with all her practice she is certain to be a fantastic chef one day. To encourage her future vocation I added to her apron collection this week.
How to:
Rummage through all your scrap fabrics, ribbons, buttons and old clothes. (Daddy’s work shirts usually are a great cotton with lovely striping/checks.) Create a charming hodge-podge of patterns and colors, adding or subtracting a ruffle or a ribbon here and there. I used a simple apron for sizing (and a seamstress to execute).
Happy cooking…
