Large Family Let-Down
My kids have discovered their first major struggle with being one in a family of more-than-average-number of children: There are only two beaters to lick when making cookies, and many more tongues that want to do the licking.
And I thought the only drawback was trading in my beloved Jeep for a 12-passenger van!
September 9th, 2008 at 11:05 am
That’s why I have a plethora of wooden spoons that I “accidentally” dunk in the batter. That means that the two beaters, plus the bowl, a couple of spoons and everyone has something to clean up.
They especially enjoy it if I let them help with “their” spoon and then they get to lick it when they’re done. Whatever spoon you start with, you end up with. Works like a charm.
Speaking of beaters, I’m hankering for some chocolate chip cookies.
September 9th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I tried that. I tried giving Andy a spoon instead. He was not a happy camper. Somehow, they think there’s something magical about the shape of the beaters. Why can’t they make hand mixers with five beaters?! My life would be so much easier.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Ah. I see the dilemma. I have a crazy idea. Is there any way you could get extra replacement beaters? You could have three sets, and beat with each set just a bit. Everyone would have a beater! I know Amazon has a whole section for replacement beaters.
I know. I’m nuts.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
You share my brain, I think. I actually have a set of “whipping beaters” that I think might work. If the older ones are too smart to catch the difference, I think I’ll be able to pass them off on the smaller ones. I just thought of that late last night!