How To Preserve Children - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 children (assorted sizes)
1 large grassy field
1 deep blue sky
1 narrow brook (pebbly, if possible)
3 small dogs
hot sun
flowers

Preparation

Mix children with dogs and empty into field, stirring constantly.
Sprinkle field with flowers.
Pour brook gently over pebbles.
Cover all with deep blue sky and bake in hot sun.
When children are well browned, they may be removed and placed in bathtubs to cool.