Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Cooking With Kids

10 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn To Cook!

Cooking helps kids make Healthy Food Choices - Learning to cook helps kids to learn about nutrition and healthy eating. Growing up with fast food and junk food can be a part of the reason why child obesity is on the rise. Teaching kids to cook healthy instill skills to last them a lifetime.

Boost their Self Esteem. If your child needs a boost of self confidence, (and who doesn't!) cooking in the kitchen will do just that. They are accomplishing a task, learning something important and contributing to the family.

Helps to create Family Time and Bonding. Take time to cook with your kids and they will have memories that they, in turn, can pass on to their families. It may take a longer time to get the meal or snack done but the moments with your children will be priceless.

Kids will be more apt to eat what they make. Perhaps, it is the enthusiasm of creating something themselves, but they will be more likely to eat whatever they had a hand in making.

Kids learn real lessons in Science, Language, Math and Creativity. Cooking will help reinforce all these subjects!

What a great way to learn life skills. This can be especially helpful when kids grow up to be on their own. They won't have to rely on fast food and junk food to sustain them.

They can help contribute to the family and they can feel the importance of helping.

They are working together as a team, whether it is with a parent or with a sibling to get the job done.

Cooking teaches them planning and making choices.

Practice creativity and imagination. Kids cooking activities are a great way to express themselves and enjoy their creations.

Sign-up your child for Weekend Little Chefs classes this summer or fall!
Call for more information.

Happy Cooking,

Lori
Little Chefs
Have a Party that COOKS!

519-940-1131
www.thelittlechefs.ca

Friday, July 17, 2009

Summer Cool Treats Kids Cookshops

At Little Chefs we love cooking! We are all about getting children excited about eating, fresh healthy food and learning to cook ' real ' food using simple recipes and great ingredients!

Liitle Chefs cookshops and classes are perfect for keen cooks, fussy eaters, and creative kids!!

To kick off our summer cookshops at What's Cookin' , we are offering a fantastic deal.
Any store purchases made while your child attends the cookshop or at pick-up ares TAX-FREE!

We still have a few spots available for our July 19th cool, summer treats classes at 11:30am & 1:30pm.

Please call What's Cookin' to reserve your spot! 519-833-0909

Lori

Little Chefs

Have a Party that COOKS!

519-940-1131

Friday, July 10, 2009

Little Chefs Early Summer Newsletter

Hello Friends & Family of Little Chefs!

Early Summer Newsletter: Where is the warm weather? No worries it is always hot in the kitchen cooking up some fun with Little Chefs!

Here at Little Chefs we are all excited about all the summer cooking classes and events happening in and around town!!

We are working with Orangeville Parks and Recreation at all their five summer cooking camps. Little Chefs is making a special visit each cooking week to teach the children about healthy eating and making some yummy, healthy foods! www.orangeville.ca

Orangeville Broadway Market: This past Saturday Little Chefs was at the Orangeville Broadway Market doing some Veggie Stamping. Lots of children came out and stamped away with a great assortment of farmers market veggies! We also will be returning for the other Saturday's in July to celebrate Kids Month. www.discoverbroadway.ca for more information.

Orangeville's Annual Founder's Fair: Friday July 10th & Saturday July 11th . We will be attending this years popular family event so come out and have some fun.
We will have a special promotion, draws and a snack that the kids will enjoy making and eating! www.discoverbroadway.ca for more information.


Summer Cookshops at What's Cookin in Erin!

Cool summer Treats
Sunday July 19th 11:30am & 1:30pm

Come cool off with these yummy healthy treats!

Healthy Afterschool Snacking!
Sunday August 16th & 23rd 11:30am & 1:30pm

Come learn some healthy afterschool snacks to make at home!

Sign-up early as class size is limited and book up fast. Stop by What's Cookin' to register or call 519-833-0909

Whether you've done an event with us in the past or this was the first time with us, Thank you! I look forward to seeing you again.


Lori Tinella, Founder Little Chefs

Hope to see you in the kitchen real soon!
519.940.1131
info@thelittlechefs.ca