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Adventures in Cooking a.k.a. Baking with Your Kids
It's
never too early to introduce your child to the wonders of the kitchen.
Even if it's little things like setting the table, it's a beginning.
Start your adventure small and add more difficult tasks, as they get
older*. Trying new recipes and baking techniques can be fun for the
whole family once everyone is inducted into the adventures found in the
kitchen.
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Rules to Post in the Kitchen
When
dealing with anything kitchen such as sharp objects, not spreading
germs or burning yourself, you and your children will feel much safer if
you post these rules.
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Are You a Little Rusty?
There
are over 25 step-by-step photo instructions for baking and cooking on
this page. Do a quick review before showing your child how to make
something new.
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If You Don't Do Anything Else With Them...
Make
sugar cookies with them. Depending on your child's age, there are
different skill levels associated with making sugar cookies. The oldest
children can make the dough and be in charge or putting-in or removing
the cookies from the oven. Middle aged children can be in charge of
cutting cookies out. Youngest children can be in charge of decorating
the cookies whether that's done before or after baking. All About Sugar Cookies Sugar Cookie Shopping List Sugar Cookie Recipe Ways to Flavor Sugar Cookies
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