The last couple of weeks, Elizabeth's been learning to BBQ with the help of an awesome play BBQ toy that we borrowed from the OEYC. It comes with a clicking lighter, fake plastic meat, and utensils. The unit itself makes flaming and sizzling meat noises with lights flickering underneath to simulate burning. The sizzling noises only happen once the meat is actually put on the grill. Not that I would have noticed that detail; Brendan had to point it out!
Elizabeth likes to pretend to eat the fruits of her labour, but to Daddy's great consternation she has a tendency to eat first and cook second. She must be related to Grandpa H...