Kitchen Diaries
American Schools Need to Bring Back Home Ec
We're not teaching kids to cook for themselves. That's bad for them—and for all of us.
cooking lessons
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Making Matzoh With Your Kids is a Great Way to Talk About Passover
Unleavened bread opens the door to cultural conversation.
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DIY Easter: Make Egg Dye & Super-Cute Chocolate “Bunny Bark”
You can give your egg hunt an all-natural reboot, and put that pastel-colored candy to use.
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Yes, You Can Make Pastry. From Scratch. With Kids.
Do not fear short crust! A few simple tips (and a killer berry galette recipe) help every kid (and parent) master pastry.
Travel
Cook Your Way Around the World: Make An Easy, Family-Friendly Moroccan Feast
With sweet mint tea, a little Gnawa music, and a lot of couscous, a kid/parent kitchen project can lead to North Africa.
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The Legendary No-Knead Bread is Perfect for Kids
In praise of a crusty, modern-day icon that teaches glorious simplicity and patience.
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Teach Kids to Make Challah—And What Bread Is All About
The beautiful braided loaf provides teachable moments on science, culture, and eggy deliciousness.
Lifestyle
A Top Portland Chef’s Advice: Let Kids Cook What They Love to Eat
James Beard Award winner Gabriel Rucker talks rolling pasta, flipping burgers, making messes, and having a blast.
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VIDEO: Explore All Five Tastes By Making Mini Pizzas
The ultimate DIY tomato sauce teaches kids how flavors come together. (And you get pizza in the end.)
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What’s Umami, Mommy?
Explain the mysterious “fifth taste” to kids—with an assist from our old friend Parmesan.