Raising a foodie, one meal at a time

Inside the kitchen adventures of Theo and his growing love for good food

- TIMPLA'T TIKIM SOL VANZI Illustration by NANCY MARIE ANDAM

TIMPLA'T TIKIM Illustration by NANCY MARIE JARDIN

Theo Wolfe, my great-grandson, is only four, but he wakes up each morning knowing exactly what he wants for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between.

Although he eats what everybody else does, he gets very specific when asked what he wants. He dislikes “maanghang” noodles. He likes Korean barbecue.

On chilly days he asks for hot champorado or lugaw. When the weather is warm and humid, he prefers fresh fruit, cereal, and cold milk. Breakfast could also be leftover pasta, pizza, or whatever last night's dinner was.