Cooking with kids

Cooking is an exciting experience especially for children who want becoming a famous chef. This is already evidenced by Emma Hearst. By the age of four, where are children scrambling to play in the sandbox but Emma Hearst knew she was going to be a chef. Not only did this unusually ambitious toddler know she would cook for a living, she even knew she wanted to own her own restaurant. Hearst is named one of the “top 5 rising chefs” in America for 2011. Hearst also recently opened a bakery-cafe called Stellina next door to Sorella.

There are many things that gained by child; learn togetherness, creativity and know the nutritional value which is useful for them as well to know and learn cooking safety.

Some of the short-term benefits:

• It encourages kids to try healthy foods.

• Kids feel like they are accomplishing something and contributing to the family.

• Kids are more likely to sit down to a family meal when they helped prepare it.

• Parents get to spend quality time with their kids.

• Kids aren't spending time in front of the TV or computer while they're cooking.

• Kids generally aren't eating junk food when they're cooking a meal at home.

Some long-term benefits:

• Learning to cook is a skill your children can use for the rest of their lives.

• Kids who learn to eat well may be more likely to eat healthfully as adults.

• Positive cooking experiences can help build self-confidence.

• Kids who cook with their parents may even be less likely to abuse drugs.
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