Posted by kathryn in Kid's nutrition

A lovely idea to encourage littlies to cook (and be more interested in good food) – buy a subscription to Clever Little Cooks . Each month they’ll send your child a cooking package through the post, which includes two recipe cards, an easy-to-use kitchen implement, newsletter, as well as information on healthy food choices.

Each package is themed, for example around seasons or upcoming cultural festivals. This month’s recipes are based around Australia Day and include mini meat pies and a wattleseed pavlova, whereas next month’s package concentrates on Chinese New Year.

The instructions are easy to follow, well laid out and include lots of photographs of the ingredients and recipe method. According to Clever Little Cooks, their packages are suitable for three year olds and upwards, although obviously the level of supervision required will change.

One of the most successful strategies for getting kids to eat better, is to involve them in the kitchen and in choosing and preparing food. A monthly surprise package, addressed to them, seems like a great way of doing this. You can sign up for just one month to try it out, or pick three, six and twelve month packages.

Source: Good Living

16 January, 2007