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Mini Chefs

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Cooking is a great way to reinforce their math skills and, for me, it's been imperative that my kids' palates become discerning early on.

Granted we've had to work on tact, I remember - in complete horror - when, at an Asian-themed birthday party, my child announced loudly, "We don't eat white rice. Do you have any brown rice?" But I am proud of my mini-chefs.

Tonight Riley decided that he wanted to make dinner. On his menu: Macaroni and Cheese, which was really whole wheat penne with a parmesan cream sauce, served with sauteed zucchini.

Here's Chef Riley after he decided on his menu, making a roux for his cream sauce, and very satisfied with the result.

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    wow.. Great job Riley! I need to expand Jaeson's palate..

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  2. Camilla M. MannJanuary 17, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Thanks, Susan. Riley does great pastas and can whip up a mean chicken curry. It takes more prep on my part, but they love being in the kitchen.

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  3. stephaniemontereyJanuary 18, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Wow! Thanks for sharing as always.

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