Cookin' With The Kids

November 2012
The traditional holiday bird – be it turkey, goose, duck or chicken – presents a great culinary opportunity for kids to contribute to the family’s celebratory table.

September 2012
With the changing colors of leaves comes the proverbial cornucopia of hard squash varieties and another culinary lesson opportunity for your young kitchen crew.

August 2012
For me, apricots have always been an iconic symbol of the summer fruit season. This kid-size, bright orange globe of juicy, sweet-tart goodness has traditionally been a popular, healthy hand snack or key ingredient in an old-fashioned cobbler or tart.

July 2012
Kiwifruit is the perfect kid fruit; it is small, easy to scoop out of its fuzzy skin, colorful and, most of all, delicious.

April 2012
What kid can resist a fresh, juicy pineapple in any form? This tropical fruit is a favorite ingredient of all ages, be it served in an upside-down dessert, topped on ice cream, blended into a smoothie or simply grilled on the barby.

November 2011
Thanksgiving is a time for family; what better opportunity to involve the kids than with the preparation of the big feast.

October 2011
It’s apple harvest season and every retail supermarket in the country is bursting with all kinds of colorful varieties in the peak of flavor.

August 2011
In August, California’s Central Valley hits full production of the region’s table grape harvest, which spurs mountain-sized retail displays of these tasty berries that are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

November 2010
November brings the opportunity of involving your kids in the family’s holiday meal plan.