Cookin' With The Kids

May 2026
Here’s a very simple fruit salad for beginners that combines the last of this season’s Pixie Tangerine crop with a Pink Grapefruit, a pinch of basil, all enhanced with a basic lime vinaigrette.

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

March 2026
Firstly, the most accepted theory is that "strawberry" is a corruption of the ancient English word "strewberry," referring to the way the strawberry plant spreads runners that appear to be "strewn" or scattered across the ground.

February 2026
Here's a very rudimentary recipe. However, for the first-timer, it’s a new world of pots, pans, and intimidating knives of all sizes.

January 2026
Here's a simple “starter recipe” to prepare with a child entering the kitchen for the first time...

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

November 2025
Here is a simple recipe, perfect for the beginner in the kitchen. 

October 2025
Here's a comfort food recipe that takes advantage of the fall harvest of both winter squash and fresh apples.

September 2025
While I have not viewed the show in decades, I do not remember Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster doing anything but gobbling up any cookie placed in front of him without a thought or word about healthy ingredients.