ORCA Weekly Round-Up: Cooking with Kids

Hello! It is never too soon to get children involved in healthy food choices, kitchen safety and clean up! This is a fantastic list divided up for 2-3 year olds and 4-5 year olds. 

Do you remember those sugary fruit rolls up of your childhood? Here is a a healthier version with fruit, honey, and lemon juice! Kids still love them!

“…no one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.” - Julia Child

Does cooking with a child seem stressful? Here are 22 tips to make it more fun!  Five reasons you should be cooking with kids, according to the New York Times, including 'it brings cooks of all ages closer!'

"Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It's about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity." 
​- Guy Fieri

Here are some meals (older) kids can make on their own, or for the younger ones, layout the ingredients for something simple like 'toasts' and let them create!