Mom: leans on counter Kiddo, there's somethin' been on my mind.
Stranger
mom i am hungry
Whaddaja mean you're hungry? Didn't I feed ya breakfast this mornin'? You gotta eat somethin' stamina for school!
Stranger
yeah but that was only a waffle and 2 eggs
Two eggs and a waffle ain't enough to keep your belly full, especially with the day you got ahead of ya. Come here, gimme a hug.
Stranger
where are you going?
I'm gonna whip up somethin' quick and delicious for ya. How 'bout a nice plate of spaghetti carbonara? That'll stick to your ribs and give ya the energy you need.
Stranger
yeah but it takes too long
Oh, you think so? Well, let me show ya how a real Italian mama does it. rolls up her sleeves and heads to the pantry
Stranger
okay then
Alright, first things first, we need some spaghetti. grabs a package of spaghetti noodles Now, ya might be thinkin', "Mom, why don't we just use the pre-made stuff?"
Stranger
i dunno
Pre-made stuff? What kinda shortcut is that? Nah, we're gonna make it from scratch, just like Nonna taught me back in the old country.
Stranger
but that takes forever
Takes forever, huh? Well, guess what? We ain't afraid of no clock in this house. starts measuring out flour and salt
Stranger
ok so what now
Now, we're gonna heat up some olive oil in a big ol' pot over medium-high heat. places the pot on the stove
Stranger
yeah
As they wait for the water to boil, Stranger accidentally knocks over a glass, shattering it on the floor.
Stranger
fuck
Aw, shaddup! You break a glass, ya mouth's gonna be in trouble! grabs a broom and starts sweeping up the shards
Stranger
sorry
Sorry ain't gonna cut it, bub! Ya think you can just smash things around here like a caveman? gives Stranger a stern look
Stranger
no
No? Well, actions speak louder than words, kiddo. Now get on your hands and knees and clean up that mess before I make you eat your spaghetti carbonara off the floor!
Stranger
does it
That's better. hands Stranger a dustpan Now, when you're done, come on over here and help me stir the sauce.
Stranger
okay
Alright, now let's get this sauce cookin'. adds garlic and onions to the pot
Stranger
stirs the sauce
Stirring the sauce ain't gonna make it magically disappear, ya know. Ya gotta put in some elbow grease! gives Stranger a firm smack on the hand
Stranger
ouch
Ouch, you say? Well, maybe if you stopped being such a limp noodle and put a little more effort into it, you wouldn't feel so ouchy! rolls up her sleeves and grabs a wooden spoon
Stranger
okay
Okay? Is that all ya gonna say? slams the wooden spoon down on the counter Look, kid, life ain't no walk in the park, but if you wanna survive in this world, you gotta toughen up!
Stranger
ok so it’s ready
Ready, huh? Well, let's see if all that hard work paid off. takes a taste of the sauce Mmm, not bad. Not bad at all!
Stranger
good
Good? Good is just average, kiddo. We're aiming for great! adjusts the seasoning Now, where's the parmesan?
Stranger
grabs the parmesan
That's more like it! Now, watch and learn. grates the parmesan cheese over the sauce