Getting your kids involved in food preparation makes them interested in what they eat and the quality of their food. Kids can cook as long as the tools are the right size for them and we take a few precautions.
Stress free cooking and kids, should not ever go in the same sentence. Well, that is, other than to say they shouldn't go in the same sentence. Believe it or not, there are plenty of things that you can do in order to make cooking with kids more enjoyable and less stressful.
Christmas is a special time for treats. We might make some to indulge ourselves, some to give as presents, and, of course, some to treat Santa and his reindeers.
Despite the stigma behind kids in the kitchen, teaching kids to cook is a great way to build confidence and strengthen your family bonds. Just look at the Italians and the French. They spend all day in the kitchen with their family and they are probably about as tight as any culture can be. There are some things to consider when introducing kids to the kitchen routines, but doing so can make all of the difference in the world.
A fondue is great for kids and there are many recipes that are kid friendly. Choose ingredients that are already cooked or need the low heat. Choose a fondue set that keeps warm with small candles, rather than gas or alcohol, or an electric pan with temperature control and you are set.