Comments on: Cooking with a young child https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/ Wed, 03 May 2017 16:08:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 By: Asmita https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-64198 Wed, 03 May 2017 16:08:36 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-64198 I loved reading this. Honestly, I needed to read this. I have a almost three year old, who wants to be in every corner of the kitchen. And I have a cook (yes, I know. Yes, I live in that part of the world where people have cooks) who refuses to let him do anything in there. We aren’t so fond of her cooking, and I am seriously thinking of taking matters in our own hands, and I am so looking forward to doing some of the things you suggest. Thank you!

]]> By: Alison Fitzpatrick https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-56068 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 08:24:51 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-56068 ) She is hilarious to chat with and man, she tries so hard to control herself when stirring, pouring , adding ingredients etc. She is my wild one so I can really appreciate her efforts ! What she can't control whatsoever, is sneaking tastes and often ends up consuming her weight in batter or frosting ....all 29 lbs of her 🙅 I pretend not to notice 😉 On another note , I have my Montessori teaching degree and taught in Seattle for years before I became a SAH mom. The owner/director of the school I taught at, Childrens World Montessori , has been a prominent fixture in the Montessori world for over 25+ years now and runs schools at several locations. I taught in Wedgewood next to AE- 2 as well as in the old Sandpoint Elementary school building . She has a school at U Village and another located in Westlake Center ...a few doors down from Palomino's , yummmmm 🍴🍝🍸 Lunch time field trip anyone ? The Practical Life skills were always my favorite lessons to present and teach and a favorite of my little students as well. Everyone wanted to rush to the PL area first thing every morning after circle . They couldn't get enough of being allowed to do certain tasks on their own, with REAL equipment and materials !! From folding napkins, sweeping, pouring water, peeling a carrot, poishing a shoe etc...small children love to help and ya gotta get em' involved while they are still interested and willing 😋 It's not long before they barely give you the time of day and if they do, its usually with an extreme eye roll and an accompanying gutteral sound or snotty comment. Charming 😛 . Until then, I hope June is enjoying school and learning how to become great little sous chef ...or at least happy to help clean up. I'm thinking we have a few good years left , lol ✌😄]]> I have a 3 yr old as well ( plus an 8 yr old, 20 yr old and 21 yr old… I’m 47 and tired, lol ) Cooking /baking is so much fun with her because she gets so excited to look at all my cookbooks …every page. (just like her mama 😄 ) She is hilarious to chat with and man, she tries so hard to control herself when stirring, pouring , adding ingredients etc. She is my wild one so I can really appreciate her efforts ! What she can’t control whatsoever, is sneaking tastes and often ends up consuming her weight in batter or frosting ….all 29 lbs of her 🙅 I pretend not to notice 😉 On another note , I have my Montessori teaching degree and taught in Seattle for years before I became a SAH mom. The owner/director of the school I taught at, Childrens World Montessori , has been a prominent fixture in the Montessori world for over 25+ years now and runs schools at several locations. I taught in Wedgewood next to AE- 2 as well as in the old Sandpoint Elementary school building . She has a school at U Village and another located in Westlake Center …a few doors down from Palomino’s , yummmmm 🍴🍝🍸 Lunch time field trip anyone ? The Practical Life skills were always my favorite lessons to present and teach and a favorite of my little students as well. Everyone wanted to rush to the PL area first thing every morning after circle . They couldn’t get enough of being allowed to do certain tasks on their own, with REAL equipment and materials !! From folding napkins, sweeping, pouring water, peeling a carrot, poishing a shoe etc…small children love to help and ya gotta get em’ involved while they are still interested and willing 😋 It’s not long before they barely give you the time of day and if they do, its usually with an extreme eye roll and an accompanying gutteral sound or snotty comment. Charming 😛 . Until then, I hope June is enjoying school and learning how to become great little sous chef …or at least happy to help clean up. I’m thinking we have a few good years left , lol ✌😄

]]> By: Lucio Bovolini https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-55394 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 06:40:13 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-55394 What an amazing blog and recipe, I will try for sure… Lovely list

]]> By: Amy P https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-55063 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 23:57:32 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-55063 In reply to Meaghan.

I’m glad to hear this – I too cooked a lot with my oldest when she was 1.5-2.5yo, but when baby #2 stopped napping so much it got much harder, and then as he got more interested in helping himself it just became a gong show with me trying to pay attention to too many things at once. We now have baby #3 and I’m wondering if I’m ever going to get to cook with them, since I’ve learned that one-on-one is much much better for my sanity and for the kids too!

]]> By: Emily @ Life on Food https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-54802 Sat, 28 May 2016 10:22:55 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-54802 I love this. We spend a lot of time in the kitchen. My little one is one 14 months old so we have a while before she will start doing more but for now she just watches.

]]> By: annylesa https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-54647 Tue, 24 May 2016 05:41:18 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-54647 We did not get uptight about always being the oldest mom and dad at everything we attended for our princess, as she was joined by other creative types and they formed a union of soulmates she still sees today when she is in town..Your blog is sweet and endearing and helpful your dolly June is adorable and so dad blasted cute and smart, it must be her mommy and daddy’s attention and your passion for food and all that it entails.Each of us, including the kids, had their own aprons, and everyone shared in the cleanup. My niece is now 24, and employed as a chef in Ireland. And my memories are awesome.

]]> By: Melissa https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-53691 Tue, 10 May 2016 16:53:19 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-53691 I really really REALLY love this post. I often find that I stumble upon articles, blog posts, song lyrics, at times when I really need them. I have a 3.5 year old at home who I have been wanting to get more involved in the kitchen. We are a family of cooks who love to create, eat and share with loved ones. I really want to instill that in him, I want him to know what a joy cooking can be and the great pleasure that comes from feeding people. I also really want him to be able to feed himself more than top ramen when he gets older. However, I have been a bit weary as I am more than uptight about germs and cross contamination and cleanliness in the kitchen, but you are so right! Messes can be cleaned up and germs can be killed, so its really about preparing for him in the kitchen and putting some thought into the things he can help make. AND boy would he love to learn how to crack an egg. I think this weekend, with my husband on standby to talk me off the ledge when egg inevitably lands on the floor, he will learn to crack an egg!

]]> By: Rachel https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-52802 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:36:05 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-52802 My just turned three year old helped mix up the Hearts and Minds cake last night for seder. Honestly, it’s kinda perfect. I melted the chocolate and butter, she mixed in the sugar, and then beat the eggs in a cup to add to the batter and mixed happily away. So many eggs to mix!

And considering I’m pregnant with twins(!), the fact that she can find a snack in the fridge or pantry on her own is going to be very convenient soon. Hurrah for stools!

]]> By: Dormouse https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-52713 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:45:32 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-52713 Fantastic list! I love baking with my little boy, and yes they can crack eggs much younger than I ever thought – he started when he turned one, and yes it was a mess but he loved it. Now he’s 5, measuring things and using the scales are a great way to bring numbers, addition and so on into his normal day without it feeling like school.

Gorgeous pictures, by the way.

]]> By: Orientalschool https://orangette.net/2016/02/9390/#comment-51323 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:31:54 +0000 http://orangette.net/?p=9390#comment-51323 You are absolutely right about not to cook with children when you are in a hurry or when you dont want your kitchen to be dirty..haha! It will only make us nuts. My daughter is 3. From this reading i get the inspiration to involve her in some means of kitchen activities within a few months. Wish me good luck!

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