Tools Of The Trade

It's not difficult to get kids interested in what you're doing in the kitchen. Assuming you've got a willing participant, the next thing you'll need is some simple equipment:

• Stepstool that brings your child to waist-height at the counter
• Small non-slip (rubber backed) cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Plastic dry measure cups
• Unbreakable liquid measure cup
• Large, easy-to-grip mixing spoon or spatula
• Child's nylon serrated knife ( we like these )
• Plastic or metal mixing bowls (i.e., "unbreakable")

Curious Chef makes some wonderful kid-friendly kitchen tools, but it's not necessary to go out and buy a lot of new supplies. Even the novice home chef usually has most of the items in the above list. Once you've assembled them, gather up your little sous chef and get cookin'!