How can parents get kids excited about cooking and more involved in the kitchen?
My kids are still really little, but I love having them in the kitchen with me while I cook (as long as it’s safe!) For my older child (he’s 3), I love giving him a bowl and a whisk just to play with while I cook and bake. Now he’s starting to help me knead the dough when I make bread, and he loves to see how things transform in the oven. Now that they’re home all the time with me, it’s just a natural part of our day -- cooking (and cleaning) together.
What are your go-to recipes to get kids to eat and enjoy their veggies?
It sounds weird, but my kids like their veggies roasted hard and with a ton of garlic! So we do a lot of roasted veggies that way. Crudités are always a big hit too. If I’m making a salad with dinner, I leave the carrots and cucumbers and radishes in coins or sticks and put the dressing (they call it “dip”) on the side. They’ll eat anything that comes with a side of “dip!”
You’re a small business owner and a mom – how do you find time to cook healthy and delicious home cooked meals?
I absolutely love to do it, so I make it a priority. But it’s not always easy! It sounds boring, but the key is really in keeping my kitchen organized and having a thoughtfully stocked pantry and fridge. That way when I have a few minutes, everything I need is right there already. I don’t have to dig around or make endless trips out for ingredients.
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