Even before I was married, one of my favorite hobbies was cooking. I love trying new recipes and experimenting with new ingredients.
I was fortunate enough to marry a man who is a very adventurous eater and who loves food almost as much as I do. I cook it, he eats it...it's a match made in heaven.
Well, I do believe we've bred yet another little foodie. From the moment he was able, Sonu has been helping me out in the kitchen. He is usually an integral part of the food selection process and shares my love for Trader Joe's and farmers markets.
For a three year old boy, he is an amazing eater -- he will eat pretty much anything and his favorites are varied including shrimp pesto, paneer, edamame, ribeye steaks and grilled salmon. Now, don't get me wrong, he loves a corn dog as much as the next kid...but I'd like to think that at least part of the reason he's such a great eater is because we have invited him to be involved in the process of feeding our family.
So...today was a great day for chef Sonu. For Christmas his grandma gave him a few kid-friendly cook books and an awesome chef's hat along with some kid-sized oven mits and tools. Last night before bed I promised him we could cook anything he chose from one of his new cook books...and it was the first thing he was asking about when he ran downstairs in his jammies this morning.
Making his Selection
In the Kitchen
Two points off for plating :-)
Judges approve!
Nearly everyday at work I encounter parents who are concered about their child's "picky eating" or restrictive diets. I believe that if you get kids involved in the family feeding process -- when they see where the food comes from, get it all over themselves while it is being prepared, and take pride in the finished product, they are much more likely to be willing to eat what's in front of them. (Especially if it's a cupcake!)
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