L's first experiment with her
Tasty Science Kit (thanks, Auntie Rosemary!) was to make candy. She put raspberry flavoring into sugar in a small vial. That was it. Not too impressive but very tasty.
Her second experiment was to make a fizzy drink. This concoction was a little more complicated, requiring help from Mommy. I was on hand to document. First, she put a little baking soda and a little citric acid into her test tube. Then she added some water.
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Just add water and watch it go! |
The reaction was instantaneous and bubbly water was all over the table in a moment. After a quick clean up (and careful pouring of the rest of the water), we were ready for the next step: adding sugar and raspberry flavoring. The recipe also called for some blue food coloring, but L forewent that step and went straight to stirring.
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I need a longer spoon! |
After it was mixed, she tried a taste on her little stirring spoon. She proclaimed it good. Then we poured it into a regular glass where she could try a more substantial sip.
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Drinking her own elixir |
We parents were given sips as well. It tasted a little tart but otherwise was a fine carbonated beverage.
Third was L's blind taste test experiment. She concocted three clear brews: one sweet, one sour, one salty. She had her vials clearly marked, but the people trying them were carefully blindfolded. After her victims put the blindfold on, L would choose a random vial then extract some liquid with a small dropper and drop it into the person's mouth.
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L readies her equipment! |
The first to try was Autumn. She came through with flying colors though since she was given the sour elixir last the experience ended sourly for her.
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Getting the drop on Autumn |
Next was Auntie Rosemary's turn. She also preformed admirably, though perhaps she would've preferred a less admiral ending since she finished with the salt water.
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Rosemary's turn |
Thirdly was Granny, whose tongue was sharp enough to identify all three flavors correctly. Readers may think she had a sweet conclusion but this was not the end of the test.
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Granny's go! |
Like any proper mad scientist, L did not refrain from experimenting on herself. She did however refrain from tasting salty or sour.
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Scientifically sweeter sister! |
Looks like everyone is having fun!
ReplyDeleteI guess this proves science can be tasty.