Kids in the Kitchen!!

Children love to be in the kitchen - even boys! Make cooking enjoyable and fun: it's an art that can be learnt by all.

The other day Marco (5 years old) said to me, "I can't wait to be a big man, build all day and then go home and cook for myself". Bless him!!

As you can see, this is rather simple. All you need is:

Carrot, peeled and cut in circles and then cut to make the flower bud

Cucumber, peeled and cut into circles and halved. Cutting in to make the petals.

And TOOTHPICKS!

Loads of fun + fine motor skill training!

Creamed Rice

I needed to come up with a yummy, quick hot breakfast the other day and this turned out to be quite popular. You could also serve it as a desert. Happy cooking :)

INGREDIENTS

I cup medium/short grain brown rice

2 cups Soy Milk

1 cup water

1 x 270ml can coconut cream

1/2 cup chopped dates

1/4 tsp Celtic Sea Salt

1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste 

• Place rice, water, salt, vanilla and 1 cup milk into saucepan. Bring to the boil and then turn down to a simmer. Cover and allow to cook for about 30-40 minutes, until liquid is almost absorbed.
• Add all remaining ingredients and continue to simmer, stirring regularly for a further 20 minutes or until rice is soft.
• Serve with fresh fruit and enjoy.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Posted by: Natasha Mansour