There isn't a lot of television programming suitable for or interesting to everyone in my little family. But one station we all can agree upon is the Food Network. In fact, you will find it on most evenings and weekends in our home, even if no one is actively watching it. There is something comforting about watching someone prepare a meal, even if it looks better than any meal you've ever made or had made for you. And I have to admit, we are all on the edge of our seats during Dinner Impossible or Chopped.
My husband and I both grew up with stay-at-home moms for the better part of our young lives. They cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner at home most every day. Going out was a rare treat. The opposite is true in our household. We eat out far too often for convenience sake. When we eat at home, my husband typically cooks. He's tried to interest my daughter in cooking with him, but she's resisted. So imagine our surprise when she asked if she could go to an" Iron Chef" camp this summer at a local middle school. Each day she and a small team of students made an entree and a dessert to eat and then share with their families. Hannah thoroughly enjoyed it. And the results were tasty.
The class reminded me of the Home Economics class I took back in middle school. I was inspired to cook for a while after the class, but it soon faded. I hope that Hannah will retain her interest in cooking long after the summer ends. I think having the Food Network on will certainly help all of us get back into the kitchen and cooking together.
What inspires you to cook? What do you do to inspire your children to explore cooking?
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