they get ideas of their own

This is what happens when you cook with children.

Sooner or later, they are bound to get ideas of their own.

This past weekend was the 4th of July, and at 7:30am, this is what we were doing:

And why not? So what if we consumed our yearly allotment of food coloring in one quick breakfast?

I'm all for creativity in the kitchen, especially when it's as cheerful as this toast.

Or this lemonade.

(1/2 cup juice from squeezed lemons, 4 cups cold water, 1/3 cup sugar, adjust to taste).

God bless America, and my little chefs.