It’s hard to believe that football season is here. A tradition we have in the Richardson household is making homemade salsa on game day. My youngest son is head chef of this cooking adventure that started when he was much younger. As the years have passed, he’s gotten good at getting consistent results. However, his first attempt didn’t go so well. In his words, “It tasted funky!”
I remember hearing the disgust in his voice from the kitchen — we knew he needed help. So, it was time for a review of his recipe and ingredients. His taste test had proven something was off and he didn’t get the result he expected. With some investigation, we figured out the problem: He was missing an essential ingredient. With a little experimentation, we corrected the recipe, and he ultimately got the flavor just right. The experience was a great learning opportunity for him about paying attention to details.