Cooking with the kids!

Cooking is a lot of fun. And a great way to hang out with your kids. You will love experimenting with different types and techniques of food. It's also a great way for your kids to learn the importance of healthy eating.

If you enjoy cooking, I hope you enjoy eating it too!

There are many ways to learn. Seeing mom or dad is probably the easiest, and if mom and dad are beginners too, a good, easy-to-follow cookbook is always a great help—one like Annabel Karmel's' "Mum and Me" cookbook. Grandmas can also be a great source for recipes, especially anything related to pastries and treats!

When all of the recipes have been tried, it is great to invite a group of friends to a cooking party where everyone can cook a meal together. You could even have your restaurant at home - write a menu, let the kids take orders with notepad and pencil, then let them serve the food. Kids love role play and will enjoy being waiters at night.

We hope that the freedom in the kitchen will lead to a life of culinary enjoyment and all that is nutritious! And enjoy every minute of your time together; after all, eating is an important part of the day, we do it three times a day on average. Good cooking, learn from your mistakes and don't be afraid to make a mess.