Wide slices of steak > thin slices of the same steak
There’s a new thing that’s been going on in my house (er, backyard), and that is that my nine-year-old son is now the (fledgling) grill master. I cheer him on as I watch him master the basics — and keep an eye out to make sure fires aren’t too big and other minor calamities like that don’t occur. I also try demonstrating how to achieve best results, but it looks like he’s got his game covered. He’s even experimenting with the grill in ways that I haven’t.
Although most kids’ favorite food item to grill is marshmallows, if they’re standing at the grill, hot dogs and chicken will also make the cut. And these isolated days were great for practicing because it was “just us” — there was no one to impress, and it was all just a learning curve.
As I’ve said before, I’m a big fan of letting my kids taste success — and the feeling of pride that comes along with that. Especially when it comes to grilling a basic like chicken cutlets, which is the supper my family will be eating that night. When my son can watch everyone enjoying the fruits of his labor, it’s incredibly gratifying for him.
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