Has your tween shown an interest in cooking lately? It is quite common in the tween age set. Foster that talent with these suggestions.
As many of you know from my past blogs, I have three boys, two of whom are in the tween age set. One of those boys is an avid sports guy who acts rough and tumble. Ironically, he also has a recipe posted on the Internet for a Chocolate Cloud Cake that he developed all on his own. The second boy in this age range loves to cook as well. He had actually stated that being a chef was something he would like to be when he is older. He helps makes tacos and hamburgers, as well as any kind of dessert. Do you have a tween that likes to cook?
I was pleased to learn that my local recreational park system offered classes for budding young chefs. It is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to cook properly and make great recipes by someone who really knows what they're talking about. I consider myself a pretty good cook, but when my child learns from someone else as well, it makes him feel like he learned from a professional. That just gives him an extra boost of confidence to do well in the kitchen.
We also watch the Food Network Channel on a regular basis. I can't begin to tell you how much my kids have learned from watching the professionals. I have even been corrected in the kitchen by my tweens because of something they caught on the television. How embarrassing!
If you have a tween chef at home, take a look at some of these articles here on Suite101:
Things Kids Need in the Kitchen
Also find many recipes that kids can make with little or no help from you here on Suite101.
