Benefits of teaching your kids how to cook
Parents should encourage kids in the kitchen at any age, by kids I meant boys and girls. Cooking is a basic life skill everyone must possess, being comfortable in the kitchen to cook a decent meal take lots of practice, learning and confidence. With young children that early investment pays off, It teach them responsibility. They can learn about how to use fresh ingredients to get a better tasting meal. Kids who learn how to cook benefits by finding out about nutrition and what it means to eat healthy.
Start them early by allowing them to help you prep the food, seasoned the meats, taking the vegetables out of the fridge to rinse them, they can help with washing dishes, and kids makes the best food tester. Teaching kids how to cook takes time and patience, they also tend to be a little messier in the kitchen. Kids get bored quit, so make it fun for them, give them a name by calling them your little helper or chef they will feel prideful and wants to help you more. Use that time to bond, ask them about school, you can put on some music and dance while cooking, play a game called “ name the ingredients” if they get it right they get a prize you think they will love. Cooking doesn’t have to be boring, make it fun and be creative.
Kids ages 8-13 should be capable of cooking simple dish like: mac-cheese, fry eggs, oatmeal, pasta and more. The time will come when they will leave home to go to college, we all know college is expensive, it’s a great way to save money instead of going out to eat every time they’re hungry. There’s a saying that says “if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish you feed him for a lifetime.”
Involving your kids to cook at a very young age will give them a life long benefits. The best way to help children and teens to learn to cook is to encourage them, boost their kitchen confidence by always telling them how well they are doing. The time will come when they will have a family on their own to feed, let’s prepare them for the future so their kitchen can be Royalty.
Nadine really inspired me to cook! I’m 19 years old and I’m just now learning how to cook. It’s really important to learn how to cook because at some point you family will not always be there to take care of you. Also cooking will help you learn patience and could be a form of therapy.
Completamente de acuerdo. Una excelente persona llena de pasión y artes culinarias. Observar los videos y vas a querer saborear la deliciosa comida hecha en casa con todo el amor y los buenos condimentos orgánicos que solo ella sabe mezclar para que puedas decir esta comida esta DELICIOSA!!!
I agree and I feel this is why they should have left home economics in high school for the children that are not able to learn at home.
I absolutely agree with every point you made. Cooking so much more than eating; it’s culture as well, and should be passed on to future generations. When I was younger I never understood why it was important but now that I’m older, I’ve grown to love and appreciate the art. Loved your insight and it is encouraging me to try new recipes!
I’m so happy for Nadine! First I’d like to say, Nadine has always had a passion for cooking and enjoys her time in the kitchen. Nadine’s dishes are very nice presentation wise and I’m sure are very tasty! Like she always say, “Cooking is essential!” We all have to eat to live so her teaching your children will benefit you and the kids but let’s not forget to get your spices!!