I know I haven’t been keeping up with Kids in the Kitchen and I’m sorry for that! It’s been hard finding time for the kids to help me in the kitchen with our new back-to-school routine.
But we are back this week (and hopefully for awhile)!
James helped me make cupcakes yesterday – mostly because he was not supposed to be looking at the television and he couldn’t NOT look – but he assisted nonetheless. We just used a box mix, but replaced the water and oil with heavy whipping cream and unsweetened applesauce. He poured, measured, cracked eggs and mixed the ingredients!
I am always nervous about letting him crack the eggs, but he did it without dropping any of the shell in!
Then James lined the cupcake pan. I scooped the batter into each liner because I didn’t want him to spill.
We didn’t have time to decorate the cupcakes before bed but James, Colin and I will do that tomorrow after school and I’ll share them next week!
What’s your favorite cupcake flavor?
Did you have fun in the “kitchen” this week? Did you try a new food or a new kid friendly restaurant? Did your little ones use their snacks to count to 10? We invite you to share your experiences, photos, stories or recipes that include your #kidsinthekitchen!
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- preparing healthy snacks
- having a tea party
- counting skills with m&ms
- pouring from measuring cups
- discovering a local restaurant that your kids love
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Quite the little helper you have!
I love this. I had 2 boys and this is fun. I enjoy seeing the pictures and thanks for sharing.
Love cooking with the kids, make cooking more fun!
I need to cook more with my boys. They usually only help when I’m making cookies or muffins. I’m sure they would love to help me more!
Oh I love this and will have to start joining you. I’ve decided each of mine will know how to cook and clean before leaving the nest. I did not know this so they will. My older daughter does most of the cooking these days unless I use the crockpot. My younger daughter now wants to start doing pancakes and french toast. My 7 yr old is starting with mac n cheese. I think it is great you are doing this and I get what you mean about “not watching tv and he can’t help it” mine are the same way.
It looked like he was doing a great job. I need to let my son help more in the kitchen. I just get a little nervous and not sure I have enough patience. I will have to find something on the easy side to start out.
I didn’t think I’d have enough patience either and it’s definitely been a learning experience for both of us but it’s nice to have an extra pair of hands helping with the little things.