I put four cups of Rice Bubbles
in Mum’s mixing bowl
sprinkle a dash of cocoa
and then more cocoa
and then even more because
too much chocolate is never enough.
I add a cup of icing sugar
and some melting rich Copha
the way Mum told me
when I rang her at work.
She asked me if I needed anything
and I suggested another packet of Rice Bubbles
just in case
my recipe turns into torture.
I mix everything together
for exactly fifteen minutes
until my arms ache.
I sprinkle coconut on top and mix again.
I wonder if Mick likes crackles?
Everyone likes crackles!
One good turn deserves another.
I spoon the mix into patty cake papers
and slide the tray into the fridge.
I sit in the kitchen
waiting for them to set
wishing
fridges had glass doors
so I could watch
and check
and hope
that they taste as good as they look.