Draven Jackson
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Cooking can be a great bonding experience for the whole family, and teaching your little ones about the fun of cooking early on can encourage them to improve their culinary skills as they grow older. Many people tend to view cooking as a chore or simply a necessity for survival, but cooking isn't just about making food - it can also be such an incredible opportunity to form closer relationships with the people you love, whether through the action of cooking itself or because you get to sit down and enjoy a delicious meal together.
Trying to get your children into cooking or healthy eating might seem like a difficult task, but our Mom's Choice Awards products offer some amazing ways to help your children get interested in learning about food! We have everything from cookbooks to play sets that will encourage your children to start their culinary journey with you!
Aiden & Adrian's Journey into the Kitchen!
Written by Ashlie Hempstead & Alexander Chinchilla
Sometimes you need to ease your little ones into the best mindset for cooking, and "Aiden & Adrian's Journey into the Kitchen!" is a great way to start! Based on the true story of two little chefs learning to cook their favorite food - Buckwheat Pancakes - your little ones can follow along as Aiden and Adrian learn to cook with their parents. Not only is the story lovable and inspiring, but it also includes the family's original recipe for Buckwheat Pancakes so you and your children can make these delicious treats at home!
LeapFrog® Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer™
Created by LeapFrog®
Cooking in the kitchen with all the sharp objects and hot stoves might be a bit advanced for some little chefs, but that doesn't mean they can't start learning in an easier, safer environment! LeapFrog's line of kitchen sets and toys are perfect for little hands just starting their culinary journeys. Your toddler can mix up some yummy snacks with the Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer™, which is a play stand mixer that includes a tilting head, spinning paddle, and detachable mixing bowl just like a real mixer would! While playing with their kid-safe cookware, they can learn all about colors and counting as well as how to bake 40 delicious pretend recipes (all of the instructions are printed on the two double-sided recipe cards).
Be a Superhero in the Kitchen
Written by Donna Glass
Cooking is an incredible talent to have - it's basically a superpower! Teaching your kids how to cook is a great way to encourage them to gain useful skills that will help them in the long run. By allowing them to join you in the kitchen and lend a hand with dinner preparations, you can teach them all the best ways to defeat the battle against a hungry stomach. "Be a Superhero in the Kitchen" contains recipes for yummy meals like Super Chicken Tacos, Mega Mac and Cheese Pizza, Legendary Lemon Tarts, and so much more! With so many amazing meals to choose from, the happiness of dinnertime will always be protected.
Lean & Luscious Kid’s Edition
Written by Millie Snyder
All little chefs need their own collection of cookbooks to help them on their cooking journey, and Mom's Choice Awards has made sure to pick out some of the best award-winning options for our readers! Millie Snyder's best-selling series of Lean & Luscious cookbooks has been expanded to wider audiences, and your little ones can now enjoy helping you cook delicious, healthy recipes your whole family will love. Because this is a series of cookbooks, Lean & Luscious Kid's Edition is a great place for your little chefs to start their culinary journey, leveling up to the more "adult" cookbooks as they get older and gain more confidence and skill in the kitchen!
Cooking Class Global Feast
Written by Deanna F. Cook
One of my favorite aspects of cooking is getting to make and try foods from diverse cultures and countries all over the world, so "Cooking Class Global Feast" is a wonderful way to introduce your children to the beauty of diverse foods. This cookbook leads young chefs on a tasty tour of global cuisines. You and your little chefs can make yummy foods like Irish soda bread, ANZAC biscuits, ramen noodle soup, and mango lassi - all in the comfort of your home! "Cooking Class Global Feast" also includes a pop-out food passport, world language flashcards, and flag stickers that provide additional fun for your children's global food journey.
Eatable Alphabet
Created by Sally Sampson and Catherine Newman
The first step in cooking is learning about your ingredients, and "Eatable Alphabet" provides an amazing start to your toddler's culinary education! These cards have a lot of educational benefits, allowing you to help your little ones gain early nutrition awareness and learn more about the joys of cooking. They also encourage sensory learning, introduce language (including some Spanish words and food literacy), and teach counting and early STEAM knowledge. With so many positive benefits, these "Eatable Alphabet" cards are a must-have for your child's cooking journey!
About Draven Jackson
Draven is an avid writer and reader who enjoys sharing her opinions on movies, books, and music with the rest of the world. She will soon be working as a teacher in Japan and hopes to use her experience to connect with other teachers and students around the globe. Draven spends most of her time at home with her family, her dogs, and her ferret.
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9 Comments on “Teach Your Little Chefs About Cooking Using These Amazing Products!”
This was a great article, especially with the holidays approaching. I especially like learning about the Leap Frog Kitchen Sets. It’s a wonderful way for the little ones to help mommy do the holiday cooking! Thank you for sharing!
Get section of books here, to get the little ones helping out in the kitchen.
I am going to get the Be A SuperHero in the Kitchen book. I think my son will love it :)
It helps teach all subjects!
The Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer would be so perfect for my 3 year old granddaughter, Beth. She would enjoy cooking with grandma!
Some great books and toys here. My granddaughter wants to be a baker acrobat.
Love the Global cookbook. I feel its important to children to try all types of food and learn about different cultures.
Great ideas. Love the mixer, so cute!
thanks for the great gift ideas!