Tips for Cooking with Kids

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I had a breakthrough this week.  About cooking.  With kids.  Here’s my secret:  let them get messy.  Read more below about my tips for cooking with kids!

Here’s what I’d like to happen…

I’ve always had this romanticized idea about cooking with my children.  We excitedly pick a recipe – preferably a healthy, organic snack.  They carefully pour, stir, and measure.  They wash their hands before and after they cook.  They clean up their messes.  We excitedly set the timer and watch our food bake or cook. And, then we enjoy our creation together.  And it’s delicious.

The reality…

Here’s what typically happens in my house.