Kitchen Playdate, Anyone?

The kitchen can be a perfect place for kids. Those pots, pans and serving utensils can fill all kinds of hours of fun, and create an interest for a lifelong passion or career.

Now, Kitchen Playdates: Easy Ideas for Entertaining That Includes the Kids ** 70 Delicious Recipes, by Lauren Bank Deen says that kids as young as age two or three are ready to start cooking. Playing in the kitchen utilizes math, science and geography as well as skills such as teamwork and making friends. Keep it safe and keep it fun. We think this is definitely a cool trend! (See The Food Channel review.)

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