This is my first Thanksgiving outside of America (I'm an English teacher in Seoul) and I was asked to prepare a cooking class for my kindy students. They're between 4 and 7 and I have access to an oven, stove...
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Ahhhh Summertime...for many this means exotic vacations, relaxing days at the pool, and seaside BBQs. For me, twice-weekly trips to the local supermarket to replenish my constantly dwindling supplies of snacks and juice boxes. I have two little ones at...
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I have two young visitors, from out of town, staying with me for Easter Break. One from Mexico, one from D.C., requesting Chinese food. Any recommendations for a cheap, yummy place for dinner tonight in Manhattan's Chinatown? Thanks!...
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My conversation last night with dd, one of the daughters of our Donnie, got me remembering cooking with my daughters. They started out on a stool doing simple age appropriate tasks, and moved on to making meals all on their...
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I hope this kid inspires others to cook. I had high hopes for Ratatouille but alas, there didn't seem to be a rush on EZ Bake Ovens after its release....
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This weekend I'll be visiting the fam. As has become the custom, I'll cook lunch on Sunday for three adults and four children, ages 6-17, who are somewhat picky eaters. On the menu are fancy grilled chicken burgers with all...
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My brother and sister-in-law took my nephew in for his checkup yesterday (he's almost 6), and the doctor said that he needs to eat healthier. He's not fat, barely even chubby, but he's very very picky. In the past, he'll...
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I pack lunches for my 6 kids every day. Only the oldest has access to a refrigerator and microwave. The other 5 are getting tired of sandwiches/ fruit salad/homemade muffins, etc. Anyone out there have any recipes or ideas for...
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