Kids Cuisine

You’d think the very process of cooking would lure the little ones into the kitchen, what with all those clinks and clanks and curious aromas and all. But sometimes it’s not enough. Sometimes you have to let the “stuff” beckon.
Check out these totally cute silicon oven mitts featured on StyleHive. Would my two kids love these? […]

Editor’s Note: This was originally posted by Scott Phillips on another Well Fed site, Get Your Grill On. Head over there to check out more great recipes and cooking hints involving the grill! 
Henceforth, I think all my entries here may be entitled “Best ______ Recipe EVER!!!”  Whether my recipe for hummus is in fact “The Best Ever” is debatable, it certainly gets more […]

Editor’s Note: This article was originally posted by Jaay Dunlap in another Well Fed Network blog, Just Baking. Be sure to check out that site for other great cooking and baking tips!
I believe the saying goes, “A day late and a dollar short.”  And I certainly felt like that was me today.  Here it is after Christmas, the […]

The holiday season at our house is a time of indulgence. Platters of cookies sit out at all times, ready for eager mouths to grab a nibble. Meals lean towards the decadent and rich, dishes full of flavor and reserved for celebrations. After a while, though, it becomes too much. Even my young children are […]

I can’t be the only one who hasn’t quite finished up my holiday shopping. I’m always searching for stocking stuffers until the last minute. For those of you in the same boat, I have some great food-related kids gifts that might round out your shopping.
Chopsticks are great, especially when eating out at Asian restaurants, but […]

Recently, Fiesta Products, the makers of the Sil-Pin Jr. rolling pin, were kind enough to send the Well Fed Network a sample pin for some kids to test out and review. This little rolling pin is a kid sized version of their larger and heavier silicon rolling pin for adults. I had my daughters Q […]

I recently stumbled on a great website, Gastrokid. It’s run by two dads who weigh in on successful recipes, nutrition, and other great food-related stuff. My favorite post by far, though, has to be this one.  Hugh has found some great bibs for babies on Sashimi Baby’s CafePress site. My favorite is the first one, […]

I was lucky enough to get a great bento box for lunch today from Teaism, and as I was eating I wondered why I don’t do this every day. Bento boxes are common in Japanese restaurants, especially at lunch.
A typical bento box provides small portions of several simple, fairly healthy foods. This is great for […]

One excellent way to raise children into adults who cook for themselves is to encourage a sense of play in the kitchen. Instead of shooing the kids into the living room, lure them into cooking by giving them tools that are sized just for them. Kids may prefer to play pretend with them at first, […]

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When I was a kid I loved to cook. I had an Easy-Bake oven and made the most awful tasting little cakes. Even so, it was so much fun to mix up the powder in the packets, pour the batter into the little pans, push the pans into the light-bulb oven with the funky […]