In the Trenches

Kids are more receptive to trying new foods if they have a hand in preparing the meal. If you find them trailing after you in the kitchen, feel free to get them arm-deep in the trenches! On that note, here are some ideas for you:
Tasks younger children can help with:
- Peeling with vegetable peeler
- Measuring
- Kneading/punching/pressing/rolling/cutting out dough
- Whisking
- Cracking eggs
- Scooping
- Stirring
- Tossing
- Washing
- Pouring cold liquids
- Plating
- Sprinkling
- Spreading
- Blending
- Greasing
- Shaping
- Setting the table
- Stuffing
- Cutting with a small 8-inch serrated knife
- Cutting herbs with scissors
Tasks older children can help with:
- Threading on wooden skewers
- Straining
- Cutting soft fruit and vegetables
- Boiling
- Grating
- Opening cans
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