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Inspiring families to cook, learn and laugh together

Family kitchens are welcoming spaces where families gather to build memories while cooking, eating and enjoying wonderful food! When children are welcomed into the kitchen to prepare meals, they are more likely to try new foods, eat better and have more confidence to prepare meals and snacks for themselves at home both now and when they get older. Read more

Get your kids involved


Denise’s Story: Fears over cuts and burns

One of the most common concerns parents have about children in the kitchen is that they might hurt themselves. However, there are many low-risk ways to involve children in cooking. Denise is a busy mother who has some innovative ideas for involving her son, Raymond, in cooking while making sure he doesn’t get hurt. Watch Denise’s story and discover how you can safely involve your children in the kitchen.

Heather’s Story: Getting kids into the kitchen

If the kitchen has always been your domain, it may seem impossible to feel comfortable with your children cooking with you. Heather is a mother of two, Stefano and Bridgette, who has learned the benefits of doing just that. Heather uses cooking time to bond with her kids, while passing on the cooking skills that will help prepare them for the future. Watch Heather’s story to find out how you can make your kitchen a family-friendly place to be and learn.

Ruby & Brady’s Story: Finding time with a hectic schedule

Adding yet another responsibility to your already busy routine may seem daunting, but over time involving kids in preparing meals can actually save you time. Ruby and Brady juggle a busy family schedule while still managing to cook dinner with their kids. They are the busy parents of three boys – Denon, Keyan and Aaron – and they all work together in the kitchen to prepare family meals. Watch Ruby and Brady’s story to learn more about how cooking together is a time investment that will pay off in the future.

Prepare them now

Have your kids really learned everything to prepare them for the future? You do your best to nurture and provide for your children and to teach them important life skills. But many parents are missing something essential – making sure that their children know how to cook for themselves. Involve your kids in cooking today to make sure they have the tools to feed themselves for life.

Getting started

All you have to do is invite your kids into the kitchen and follow a few easy steps.

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Tips & tools

Whatever your children’s age or current cooking skills, we’ve got all the tips and tools you need to help them succeed in the kitchen.

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Congrats to our winners

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Check out our winners and read their ideas for involving kids in the kitchen.

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*Contest closes at 11:59 pm (ET) on November 30, 2012.