Toque du Jour

Our time spent watching the movie Ratatouille (film summary: rat discovers he is a born chef, ends up in Paris where he is dubbed the city's finest cook) has made an impact on Harry. I was taken aback by his request Friday to wear not only his apron, but his matching hat. "Your what?" I asked, pulling out the rolling pin. "My Hat mommy!" The toque in question has been perched on the head of a copper dog planter in the kitchen since the day it arrived in the mail. But if Ratatouille wears one, then apparently so does Harry.

It is worth noting that mom thinks her little chef is responsible enough (or she is dumb enough) that she allowed him to pour out a bottle of molasses into the gingerbread batter.