Tater Stewert

Dinner last night was lasagna with homemade sauce. Tate decided that he needed to cook too. So ensues conversation...

T: Mommy can I have my cooker stuff?

M: Sure, honey. Do you want some sauce in your pan?

T: No saucy. 

M: OK

{pause}

T: Yes, I want saucy. 

M: OK

{pause}

T: No, I don't want any saucy.

M: OK

{pause}

T: Yes, saucy. I want the saucy!

M: OK

T: I need shaky salt and pepper.

M: OK

{shakes in LOTS of pepper}

M: Careful Tate. Don't use all mommy's pepper.

T: Can I taste it?

M: Sure!

{tastes his concoction}

M: Well, what do you think?

T: BLEECHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! PLECHHHHHH!!!!!! PLECHHHHHH!!!!!

There are no Food Network shows in his immediate future. Although maybe some lessons from Chef Karel are in order.