A serious moment about "recession obesity"...
A serious moment about "recession obesity"...
All righty... we love to have a ton of fun in the kitchen... that's what being a "kid foodie" is all about... that's what being an adult foodie is all about too!
I feel a responsibility to all of my little foodies "everywhere" as well as to moms, grand-moms, aunts and whoever is cooking with kids today to share this serious note of the times...
I'm not sure if y'all know exactly how KidsCooking411 came about... it's been a combination of events... the list is kinda long but just to mention a few... I've authored several books on diet and nutrition... Healthy Carb Cookbook for Dummies (Wiley) being my all time pride of ownership and The Everything Lactose Free Cookbook (Adams Media) in the Everything Book Series being a huge help to those lactose intolerant folks... plus a couple of self-published low-carb cookbooks... then about 40 other self-published books...
I owned a country bed and breakfast in Branson, MO, for several years and did all of the cooking and penned my very first cookbook there! And then there are my grandchildren... what fun it is when we get togehter and they ask if I'll cook their favorite recipe with them (which always happens to be one of my old recipes)... Talk about FUN!
Well, ya' say... "that's nice"... LOL... why, yes, it is!
Being involved and on the trail of health, nutrition and preventive medicine through healthy lifestyles for many years, I've become a passionate advocate in the prevention of childhood obesity.
It's my heart's desire to help adults get children into the kitchen and cook! I truly believe in my heart that with the natural curiosity that kids have about food coupled with teaching them about fresh ingredients and given the opportunity to 'stir things up' on their own can change their lives.
Research has already proven that kids that cook at an early age develop much healthier attitudes about food that result in living healthier lifestyles for life! So what's the serious moment of this post? Joining in the fight against childhood obesity and recession obesity...
It's about TODAY... the fact that times are tough and money is tight for almost everyone. You can still make healthy, yet not expensive, choices for meals! Please don't try to save a few dollars in the fresh ingredient department and put your child's health at risk... we already have enough forces out there doing that!
Cheap, fast food is sooooooo tempting these days. Not only is it easy and provides immediate gratification... it's cheap!
I encourage you to hang out with me at KidsCooking411... I'm trying to get a free e-book together to help you get started cooking with your kids... we're all stressed... and, I know, you're thinking, "Getting the kids in the kitchen is going to stress me out even more!" No, it won't if you take it in "small bites"... you can do this and you will be so personally rewarded and glad that you did!
Just think, you can help "prevent" your child from the perils of obesity... start now, while they're little... get them in the kitchen cooking!
A serious "call to action" to all American Moms... we need to get our families back around the table and into the kitchen... the kitchen (or the dining room) table was once the gathering spot of the family... that safe haven from everything... it can be again!
Getting Kids Cooking,
Jan McCracken, Culinary Coach for Kids
Cooking at Home with Kids!
Cooking at Home with Kids!
In these days of trying to make a lot out of a little... we're all there... is a time for reining in and most certainly cooking at home is much cheaper than eating out! We're all adjusting our lifestyles.
The Chinese symbol for "crisis" is the same symbol that is used for "opportunity." So... is your cup half empty or half full?
And what does this have to do with cooking with kids?
We are seeing more people getting back to basics... not necessarily a choice but a necessity... ahhhh... and so presents a real opportunity with kids in the kitchen. We're finding our way back to the kitchen and the kitchen table!
Let's face it, little ones love to do what big people do and kids WANT to cook! The combination of fun and creativity in the kitchen is a win/win for all! Kids will be learning so much without even knowing it and without the lectures.
The first step to success in cooking with kids is to "put them in charge." Hey... come back here! I know that a lot of parents are too busy and very intimidated about letting their kids in the kitchen... I have a daughter with toddler twins... a boy and a girl... and she shoo's them out of the kitchen all the time... but when they come to Nannie's, we have a blast in the kitchen! A few spills? Sure... don't you ever spill anything in the kitchen?
Let's get back to putting kids in charge in the kitchen now that you're back... It's all in the presentation... I learned in sales a long time ago that "presentation is everything"... and that applies to many, many things in life... even to the dishes that we prepare in our kitchens!
Okay... I'm not intentionally skirting this issue... LOL... things just keep popping up! Bottom line, just hand the spatula over to the kids! You become the "adult sous chef aka adult helper!" Hand them the reins! And don't be a "hover craft!" You're going to be so surprised what a positive outcome this will have on your experience... before long not only will the kids will be looking forward to preparing special treats and then meals but you'll be right in there too!
Come back soon... I'm in the process of preparing a free e-book to help you get your kids in the kitchen!
Happy Cooking!
Jan McCracken, Culinary Coach & "Adult Helper Chef"
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Welcome to Kids Cooking!
Welcome to Kids Cooking!
I'm creating Kids Cooking blogs for fun as well as to provide valuable information on cooking with kids, nutrition facts and the countless things that kids can learn from cooking. Begin cooking with kids at an early age. They are naturally curious little foodies! As they learn about cooking with fresh and wholesome ingredients... it will stick with them for life! They're gonna love it! I'm a strong advocate in the fight against childhood obesity... learn how cooking with kids can have a huge impact on your chldren's lives and lifestyles forever... not tomorrow... not next week... RIGHT NOW!
Coming Soon...
Coming Soon...
Jan is going to be hosting a BlogTalkRadio show in the Spring. She'll be inviting guests that are all about kids as well as taking questions from listeners on special days. Plus there will be lots of fun tips for cooking with kids... and with Jan involved, there's bound to be fun and laughs! Stay tuned for the 411 on "Cooking with Kids!" If you'd like to be a guest or have a great idea for one of the programs, just shoot Jan an email. Give her a few days to get back to you... but she will get back to you! Check back often for the date and time of the "maiden voyage" of the 411!
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