Chef Leo: The Lunchroom Emergency
The school cafeteria had a problem and Leo offers to help
The air in the school cafeteria was buzzing with a worried hum. Usually, the kitchen was a symphony of clanging pots and happy chatter, but today, it was filled with whispers and frowns. Mrs. Gable, the head cook, was holding her head, and the other cooks looked flustered. "Oh dear," she sighed, "Mr. Henderson is sick, and we don't have enough time to make lunch for everyone!"
Leo, always eager to help, raised his hand. "I can help!" he said, his eyes sparkling. Mrs. Gable looked surprised but grateful. "Oh, Leo, that's very kind, but are you sure?" Leo nodded, pulling on his little chef's apron. "I'm Chef Leo!" he declared, and everyone smiled.
Mrs. Gable showed Leo the ingredients they had: a big pile of wrinkly carrots, some slightly droopy spinach, and a few cans of plain chickpeas. Leo looked at them, and for a moment, he felt a tiny bit worried. But then, he remembered his grandma's words: "Even the simplest things can be turned into something wonderful with a little love and crea…