Puzzle of Pies
by
Thomas
A story about Cooking
for your 3rd Grader.
It was a dull day in the small town. Michael was sitting in Grandma's Pie Shop, trying to solve a puzzle. Suddenly, Grandma handed him a worn-out recipe card. 'Michael, I need your help. Can you bake the special pie for the town fest?' she asked.
Michael was surprised. He had never baked a pie before. But seeing Grandma's hopeful eyes, he nodded. 'I'll do my best, Grandma,' he said, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Michael started reading the recipe. But oh no! Some parts were faded and unreadable. He realized this was not just baking, but a puzzle to solve. He felt a rush of adrenaline.
Michael decided to start with what he could read. He gathered the ingredients: flour, butter, sugar, and apples. He remembered Grandma's tip: 'Always use fresh ingredients for the best taste.'
Michael started mixing the ingredients. But the dough was too sticky! He remembered another tip from Grandma: 'Patience, Michael. If it's too sticky, add a bit more flour.'
After several tries, Michael finally got the dough right. He felt proud. But then he looked at the recipe again. The next steps were the faded parts. He felt a pang of worry.
Michael thought hard. He remembered watching Grandma bake. She would always add a secret ingredient. But what was it? He decided to ask the townsfolk for help.
Michael visited Mr. Brown, the grocer. 'I remember Grandma buying lots of cinnamon,' he said. Michael thanked him and rushed back to the shop.