Kids Can Cook

It should come as no surprise that I enjoy reading blogs almost as much as I like writing this one for you. I love sharing good ideas from other people as well as making recommendations for cool places to try yourself. It's summer after all, time to explore new interests. While poking around on the internet, I've come across some really great ideas.

I was instantly drawn to Full Bellies because of the post about "Magic Cookie Bars." They were always a special treat my mom would always make for potlucks. Mmmmmm! http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/

This girl inspires me to work hard toward both my personal and professional goals. Eliana is 10 years old and leads cooking classes, has a published cookbook, and is a promising food critique (see her posts from Hawaii)! Did I mention that she's 10?! http://www.elianacooks.com/

I like this one too because it includes a list of archived recipes and cute craft projects. The recycled robots and abstract magnets are ideas that I might just have to use in my teaching! http://www.cookingwithmykid.com/

If you're looking for someone else to do the preparation and teaching, then you should check out The Kids Table. It's located in Bucktown and makes me wish I was still a kid. They offer many different types of classes and can even host small parties. http://www.kids-table.com/

While your kiddo is learning to become a master chef, I wouldn't feel right if I didn't suggest you check out Bake http://www.getbakedchicago.com/ for one of Chicago's best cupcakes.

Birchwood Kitchen http://www.birchwoodkitchen.com/ is also a stones throw away and another one of my favorite places in the city. They have the friendliest staff and will make sure you have an enjoyable afternoon relaxing in their back patio.

Does life get any better than that? Your kid learns to cook dinner or make their own lunches and you get time to relax.



Do you have a favorite meal you and your kiddos make together? What are some of your favorite summertime snacks?