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allow visitors, or better still, guided
tours. Stroll through a chocolate
manufacturing plant and watch
as your child looks over the whole
process with wide eyes filled with
amazement. Or take him to where
he can pick his own berries or fruit
right off the trees. Learning about
the sources of different foods is
the preliminary aspect to becoming
a great chef.
Check out these You-Pick Farms:
Adams Farm 486 HWY 54 W. in
Fayetteville • Whitley Farms 917
Bob Smith Rd. in Sharpsburg •
Gregg Farms 5634 Concord Rd.
in Concord • Fitzgerald Fruit Farms
3355 Imlac Rd in Woodbury
Or plan a trip to
Of course, if you have the space,
you can help little Lucy start her
very own veggie garden. Choose
easy and fast growing plants like
beans, peas, or tomatoes. The
technique of growing their own
food is one of those foundational
lessons which will stay with them
forever. And you don’t need a ton
of room, or even an outside plot.
If all you have are a semi-sunny
window and a yogurt container
that is a start. The lesson is what
matters, not the produce.
Books also make great sources
for information regarding food,
recipes and kitchen tools. Visit your
local children’s book store or local
library and search for interesting,
picture-filled cookbooks to inspire
both yourself and your child.
Kitchen Rules & Safety:
Communication is an important
component of learning one’s
way around the kitchen, most
particularly when we are
instructing children. From an early
age children can learn the rules
about kitchen safety, how to
respect this unique area of their
home. They must be made to realize
that their behavior is important
when certain elements or tools,
such as the stove or sharp knives,
are in use. Certainly, we should
alter our habits to be mindful when
our children assist us. We need to
remember that they are learning
and should not be entrusted with
tasks or responsibilities beyond
their skill level. Children require
constant supervision, so always err
on the side of safety.
Enforcing a requirement of
cleanliness in the kitchen is of
utmost importance and instills
healthy habits for your future
culinary artist. Before beginning
any projects, insure all parties
wash their hands. Keeping young
fingers out of noses and mouths
can be a tricky task, but a gentle
reminder and explanation is often
enough.
Dressing the Part:
Remember to dress your little
helper, as well as yourself,
appropriately in aprons or other
such kitchen attire. This not only
gives you both a sense of ambition