Author Archives: KristenM

Preparing for Childrens Cooking

Your child has definitely shown an interest in cooking and wants to continue to learn. You let him help out whenever he can. But what are some other ways to keep your child interested? The best way to let your … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

The last few blog posts were fairly serious so I think we’re long overdue for cooking ideas for kids. Today it’s all about  muffins! Muffins are a great snack or a nice little addition to your child’s breakfast in the … Continue reading

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Campbell Soup Aids in the Fight Against Child Obesity

The famous soup company is dedicated to stopping child obesity, and not just by providing healthy chicken noodle soup. The company will spend $10 million over the next ten years at its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey. The investment will … Continue reading

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Working Moms Not Happy with New Child Obesity Study

A new study shows a direct link between working moms and child obesity. The study revealed that the more time you spend at the office, the more weight your child will gain. Working moms are not pleased at all with … Continue reading

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Children’s Cooking: Veggie Pizza

Looking for a way to get your kids to eat all their vegetables? Try making this very easy veggie pizza recipe. I haven’t met a child yet who doesn’t love pizza. This recipe is great for kids, but adults will … Continue reading

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Cooking With Children and Video Games

With exercise video games on the rise, is it any surprise that cooking games are almost as popular? One of the highest rated cooking games is Cooking Mama, which is available on the Wii and the Nintendo DS. There are … Continue reading

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Major Lifestyle Changes for the New Year

The month of January seems to be flying by and people across the country are trying their best to keep their New Year’s resolutions, at least for the remainder of the month. Many people make resolutions to better improve themselves, … Continue reading

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FDA Gains More Authority

We here at Playing Kitchen are always talking about cooking ideas for kids and new recipes to try, but since we’re all about food, I think this new FDA law is worth mentioning. Last week President Obama signed a new … Continue reading

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Children’s Cooking: Vegetable Lasagna

With child obesity seeing no real end in sight, it’s important to learn about healthy cooking recipes for kids. If you’re raising your child as a vegetarian, or just want a healthier alternative, here’s a delicious recipe for vegetable lasagna. … Continue reading

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Tasty Christmas Leftovers

Leftover recipes aren’t just for Thanksgiving. With all those yummy leftovers from Christmas, you and your children can cook up a storm together. Here are some cooking recipes for kids. Tomato Wrap Sandwich Using either chicken, ham, turkey, or whatever … Continue reading

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