Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mother in the kitchen. One day, while making soup, Lily accidentally poured in too many spices and it became too spicy to eat. Her mother told her to simmer the soup to reduce the spiciness.
Lily did as she was told, but after a while she realized she forgot to put a strainer on the pot to catch the spices. The soup became a sticky mess and she felt a pang of pity for ruining it.
But then, she had an idea! She went to the pantry and grabbed some fresh vegetables and fruits to add to the soup. She stirred everything together and put the strainer on the pot before serving the soup.
Everyone was amazed by how delicious the soup tasted and Lily was happy that she could ensure everyone enjoyed their meal. From then on, she always remembered to use a strainer when simmering soup.
The end.

Reflections

1. What did Lily do to fix the spicy soup?
2. Why was it important to use a strainer when simmering the soup?
3. How did Lily feel when she ruined the soup?
4. What was the end result of adding fresh fruits and vegetables to the soup?
5. What lesson did Lily learn in the kitchen?