Thoughts On
Cooking, Kitchen Gadgets, Recipes and More
In Season 3, Episode 7 of the Kiddos in the Kitchen podcast, I asked Laura Fuentes, founder of MOMables and author of five cookbooks, about how she involves her three children in the kitchen. She had tons of great ideas.
I’m a goal-setter — I have high expectations for myself. I may not always reach them, but damn, I’m going to try. Some things stick — 8,000+ daily steps, flossing, eliminating soda. Others (most, if I’m honest) are a work in progress. So, yes, have food goals for 2021. Here’s what in my (most hopeful) plan for the year.
My mom is an awesome baker. She taught me not to pack flour and how to level ingredients in measuring cups. I remember making peanut butter blossom cookies and sugar cut-out cookies at Christmas. I remember making pumpkin roll. I remember watching her bake pumpkin pie. And you should see some of the cakes she decorated over the years for us kids. Truly awe-inspiring.
Coming up on the May podcast, I’ve got Michael Volpatt, the co-founder of Big Bottom Market in California on the show. And he shares such beautiful memories of his mom in the kitchen. I can’t wait for you to hear it. But it also made me think about others in our Kiddos community, and I want to hear from you!
So, here’s the deal: Whether you want to write or record a few minutes on Garage Band or on your phone’s voice memos, I want to hear your stories. How did your mom or dad (or grandma or grandpa) affect your interest in cooking? What did they teach you? How did you connect with them in the kitchen? Whether it’s a story of one memorable meal or the overall impact you walked away with, tell me your story. Tell me what those experiences and memories mean to you now.
Email your written story or attach an audio file and send it to Stephanie@KiddosCook.com by April 1, 2020, and you may be featured on the blog or in the Kiddos in the Kitchen podcast! (We’ll choose stories to feature based on the quality of writing, the story’s emotional connection, and the amount of space we have in the episode.)
When you send it, please include your full name and location.
Flipping through an America’s Test Kitchen magazine, I discovered a recipe for strawberry pie. It was beautiful and summery, and it required no oven time — perfect for the hot weekend. It seemed like a lovely treat for Labor Day weekend. It was also a clear acknowledgment that we were still very much in summer.
My son loves strawberries, so I showed him the picture of the pie. He shrugged. “How about we make an apple pie instead?” he asked.
