Get the kids in the kitchen!!

Here are some do's and dont's in the kitchen you can teach your kids.

1. No bumped heads, please! Always close cabinet doors.
2. Sharp knives seen not felt.  Always ask an adult to help you if you need to use a sharp knife.
3. Ouch! a burned finger! Remember to use hot pads.
4. Cutting boards are made for cutting-please don't use the counter or tabletop.
5. Use paper towels to wipe any spill-so nobody slips and falls.
6. Keep your work space neat.  You'll find it's easier to work when everything is in order.
7. Always remember to turn off the oven and burners when you are through cooking.
8. Before you start making any recipe, be sure to read it all the way through.  Check to see that you have all the ingredients, the right size pots and pans, and then begin.
9. When you are finished cooking, be sure to clean up and put everything back in its proper place.

Never a Flop

• Measure ingredients properly and accurately using standard measuring cups and spoons. 
• Bake at the temperature specified in the recipe.
• Use the size pan called for in the recipe
• Let ingredients sit at room temperature for a few minutes before using.

If you get your kids in the kitchen with you and let them help cook, they are more likely to eat a bigger variety of foods.  They think it is really cool how they can prepare and cook the foods.