Kids Cuisine

This week is my daughter’s holiday party in her second grade classroom. When I asked her what she would like to bring for the party, she instantly told me cookies. Then she went on to say that what she didn’t want were the cut out sugar cookies with frosting. “Mommy, I always bring […]

We had a Progressive Dinner recently, and when I spied a recipe for Monster Eyes, I thought it would be the perfect addition to the menu for the kids. Tasty and easy to make, this is a good recipe to get kids in the kitchen as the steps are basic… mixing, rolling, baking.
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The pressure for a merry holiday season begins as soon as the pumpkins begin to sag on the front porch. Ads depict happy and relaxed families spending quality time together in front of the fire, or eating an elaborate meal in a large dining room. But in an age where the majority of […]

During our last library expedition, my 7-year old daughter took a moment to glance at the magazines geared towards kids. The one that caught her eye was Family Fun magazine; with its inviting cover, I could hardly blame her. She sat down to flip through it, and it wasn’t long before she was beckoning me […]

It’s getting to that point in the summer where many kids start whining that they are bored. They are sick of all the typical summer activities and need something else to do. I think it might be time to blow their minds in the kitchen. Almost every kid I know gets a kick out of […]

Do your kids like hot dogs? I bet they do. Heck, I’m 42 years old and I get a craving for a frank with mustard every now and then. I can only guess you’re saying, “Hot dogs are unhealthy,” “Hot dogs are made from the ‘leftover parts’,” “Hot dogs are fattening.” Well, I guess I […]

Penguins seem to be all the rage these days. After the incredible movie, March of the Penguins came out, these adorable little creatures started getting the attention they deserve. With other kid-friendly blockbuster movies out like Happy Feet and Surf’s Up, penguins went from being supporting actors to taking the lead roles. With all of […]

Cupcakes are no longer the in thing when it comes to summer entertaining.  Instead, consider the cakelet, a pint sized portion of cake molded into different shapes and fun forms.  Specifically, check out this fun Backyard Bugs Cakelet Pan at Williams-Sonoma.  Featuring bees, dragonflies, ladybugs and butterflies, the cakelet pan makes eight cakes at a […]

If you have difficulty getting your kids to eat their vegetables or fruit, here’s something you might want to have them try: watermelon. Why? Well, first off it’s fun to eat, especially on a hot summer day after playing in the yard. I honestly can’t recall a child turning down a slice of watermelon.
Second, watermelon […]

Then you may want to check out Martha Stewart’s new craft line, which just launched on May 1st. I know, for me, the entertaining section is going to be hard to stay away from, even if only for inspiration.
More importantly, however, there is also a kids section, which includes very adorable party kits and […]