Cookin' With The Kids

April 2026
Besides those infamous rain showers, April also brings the season’s first fresh California strawberries in volume large enough for retail promotions.

December 2025
This easy recipe lets even young kids help with holiday cooking without getting in the way during the busy kitchen rush.

August 2025
Sticky red candied apples were always a number one childhood favorite, with caramel apples coming in a close second.

March 2024
Here's a recipe that celebrates the beginning of Ojai Pixie tangerine season while at the same time providing a tasty solution for a child who has trouble eating his or her veggies.

January 2024
Here’s a very simple recipe that could be the perfect introduction to the joy of cooking for a first-time kitchen helper.

December 2023
The holidays present an opportunity for the family to celebrate together by cooking together!

April 2023
With the exception of those allergic, I sincerely doubt that there is a child on this planet who could resist a bowl of fresh strawberry…or even one strawberry, for that matter!

September 2021
Honeycrisps are one of the first new crops of apples harvested in late August through September. This variety is aptly named for its extremely high sugar content and tends to be quite large; both characteristics make it the perfect apple for baked desserts. 

August 2020
It’s August, time to move culinary lessons into the backyard! While grilling season means that open flame cooking is usually left to the head of the household, the family BBQ...