Chef Leo: Birthday Eggs

Leo makes a birthday breakfast for his mom. But he's worried...

Tonight, we have another lovely story about our friend Leo, the amazing young cook. This time, it’s his mom’s birthday, and Leo wants to make her the most special breakfast ever.

Leo knew his mom’s favorite breakfast treat was poached eggs. Those delicate, soft eggs with the runny yolk? Yes, those! But… Leo had never made them before. He’d watched grown-ups in the kitchen, and it looked a bit like magic, the way the egg held its shape in the hot water. He felt a flutter of nervousness in his tummy. What if he messed it up? What if he ruined her birthday breakfast?

But Leo really wanted to do something special, something from his own hands. So, he took a deep breath and decided to go for it! He tiptoed into the kitchen extra early, while the sun was just starting to peek through the curtains, painting the sky in soft pinks and oranges.

First, he arranged a beautiful bouquet of flowers on a little tray. He chose sunny yellow daisies, his mom’s favorite, and some sweet-smelling sprigs of la…