For Brent Jackson, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 6 years old, cooking is a part of his independence as an adult. This is the story of his relationship with cooking and his advice for parents who want to teach their kids to cook.
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Here’s an easy kitchen activity that anyone can do — seasoned pretzels. Less than 25 minutes in the kitchen plus baking time is all it takes. No special kitchen gadgets required.
Before you can teach your kids anything in the kitchen, you need them to be paying attention. Screens off, toys away, brains focused. Learn how Autumn Michaelis, founder of the blog WholeFoodFor7 and author of the new cookbook, Whole Food for Y
Laura Fuentes, founder of MOMables.com, shares her thoughts on the kitchen tasks kids should learn — and at what age. Author of five cookbooks and mom of three, Laura wants to help parents who want to learn to cook, feed their families and teac
Alison Settle, executive chef at Barn8 at Hermitage Farm in Kentucky, shares what she’s learned about different personalities in the kitchen — and how she prepares to cook with her 5-year-old son, Arlo. Plus, what’s one kitchen gadget she says
Cooking is an art that leans into science. Time in the kitchen is an opportunity to teach a life skill and do some fun experiments, too. Today, Phoebe von Reis shares her insights on fermentation and how to make this kitchen activity an interes
As parents, we can pass down recipes and teach kitchen skills. But perhaps nothing is more important than sharing a love of cooking and time in the kitchen — than the example we set. Martin Diez, a pastry chef with the global chocolate giant Ba
Holiday baking is a treasured time for some parents — a dreaded one for others. But professional chef and baker Jackie Bruchez knows holiday baking with kids isn’t about the perfect cookie. It’s about creating memories. And she’s here to help m
Food safety is important. After all, no one likes salmonella. But as parents, we don’t always feel confident we know what’s important to teach our kids. So, today, food safety expert Lisa Yakas weighs in. Then, four chefs share the dishes they
Let’s talk about the basics. What are the keys to a successful evening in the kitchen? Hint: It’s not fresh ingredients or the perfect recipe. Chef, kids cooking class instructor and owner of Palate Culinary Services Debbie McGiffin shares her
In “Mommy Summer School,” we’re doing projects to help encourage experimentation and inspire empowerment in the kitchen. The Fruit Soda project was something we learned about from a magazine launching this fall. Get ready to have fun with your
In “Mommy Summer School,” we’re doing projects to help encourage experimentation and inspire empowerment in the kitchen. The Chicken Marinade project was so successful we’ve done it more than once. Get ready to have fun with your kiddos making
In “Mommy Summer School,” we’re doing projects to help encourage experimentation and inspire empowerment in the kitchen. And the Popsicle Project was a winner. Get inspired to spend an afternoon with your kiddos making totally original and tota
Understanding the cuisines of various cultures gives us a window into the world as well as a greater repertoire to draw from when we cook. In this month’s episode — the Season 2 finale — Chef Clifton Lyles of Revolution Foods is back to talk ab
What happens when we help kids understand where foods come from? Is it possible they’ll be motivated to make choices that are healthier for their bodies and for the planet? That’s what Meagan Fishell, founder of The Healthy Kid Project, hopes.
The pandemic has changed everything in our lives, including how a lot of us view cooking at home and eating with our families. In this episode, we’re talking to Theresa McCluskey, a full-time working mom of four, about how the pandemic has affe
How does a professional chef teach his own kiddos to cook? With calm and ease in the kitchen. Executive chef Phillip Baxman shares how he stays calm and his thoughts on safety when cooking with his kids. Then, dietitian Dr. Lauri Wright returns
Why won’t my kid try new foods? Why must they say “yucky!” all the time? Frustrated with a picky eater? It’s time to change all that. New year, new family food habits. Allison Rinehart of Lil’ Pinkies Up offers several tips for encouraging kids
Cooking is a sensory experience, and sometimes, kids are able to let go and explore more instinctively than adults. Meghan Stott, a mom and teacher for the blind and visually impaired in Washington state, shares what she’s learned from her own
In this Small Plate bonus episode, registered dietitian Dr. Lauri Wright shares how to make buckeye candies — and her family’s time-honored tradition of spending time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving weekend.