Thanks Silver, a little more advanced, to be done after a successful mix kit.
Getting a success is important for their confidence and curiosity.
Like Beer I have a few from scratch recipes for Ginger Beer, but after the kit they have a known target to aim for and how it should turn out,
know the time, smell, taste, texture and look (like the Beer
)
My wife just makes her own cake recipes, they usually turn out crap in texture and taste, we throw at least half away everytime,
then she wonders why the kids dont want to make cakes with her. She doesnt take note of the recipe and substitutes things or volumes.
SO, I started buying packet mixes and sent them with the girls to the Nonna to make together - BAZINGA, it worked, the kids made successful cakes,
are enthusiastic to cook and curious about varying things from the mix, and ready to make cakes from a recipe, BUT not with Mum.
LOL, my kids now jump into making dinner for themselves or all of us, 3yrs 8yrs 9yrs and 14yrs, simple fare but they enjoy a bit of
'try it, cant really go wrong' food prep, at first it was a push to get them to do it because they were trying to be 'Chefs' but now know
there isnt much that can go wrong, give it a go.
The 3yr old is so funny, she's like Head Chef and bosses the others.
Giving the kids confidence to do is the key
Miss 8yrs, replaced 2x bike tubes a week ago, her first time, some supervision and a brand new tool kit (hers alone), she is the family
bicycle repair-girl now, and proud of it too.
She did a great job ! :Y: :trophy:
How does it go? TEACH THEM TO FISH........
