This Easter I went to stay with my daughter, son-in-law and the two boys. Mr R was supposed to come with me but a last minute change of plan meant he had to stay home.
As soon as I arrived my grandson Boy G (4) asked me if I could make soup and could he help. Baby G wanted to stand on the stool as well but soon got bored and wandered off to play.
Boy G was very serious cutting up vegetables with his special child's knife which will cut veggies but not fingers.
The funny thing is that Boy G doesn't really like vegetables but helping me with the cutting and stirring (I was always on hand to make sure he didn't burn himself) and turning the blender on when I had filled it with the soup made him very keen to have the finished soup.
We made some soup Friday when I arrived and again on Sunday with the bones from the Sunday lunch. A very happy boy who downed a mug of home made soup asked for more! A great way to make sure he gets some of his 5-A-Day!
Boy G was very serious cutting up vegetables with his special child's knife which will cut veggies but not fingers.
The funny thing is that Boy G doesn't really like vegetables but helping me with the cutting and stirring (I was always on hand to make sure he didn't burn himself) and turning the blender on when I had filled it with the soup made him very keen to have the finished soup.
We made some soup Friday when I arrived and again on Sunday with the bones from the Sunday lunch. A very happy boy who downed a mug of home made soup asked for more! A great way to make sure he gets some of his 5-A-Day!
Next time we will try hiding some veggies in cake!
I love love your little helper. He is cute.
ReplyDeleteHe was very interested in makiing soup with me and he loved eating it!
Deletetee hee, I wonder if he will grow up to be a chef?
ReplyDeleteHe says he wants to be a bulder but maybe a builder that cooks!!
DeleteSounds like you had a lot of fun with your family over the Easter break. The vegetable soup looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteWe did have fun and the best part is that Boy G ate lots of soup even though he doesn't really like vegetables!
DeleteOur grandchildren are keen on growing their own veg, so there is no problem with getting them to eat the produce!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in the knife that cuts veggie but not childrens' fingers. Can you give me the details please?
All my grandchildren have a 'My Safe Cutter' from The Pampered Chef. You can find them on line.
DeleteA wonderful helper. GG
ReplyDeleteHe loves helping me in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteOh Heidi, you're grandson is super cute. He's taking his job very seriously and what a great way to get him to eat vegetables.
ReplyDeleteHe is a cutie - I can't wait to include his little brother!
DeleteHi Heidi
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post! Very inspiring - I'm definitely going to invest in one of those special child's knives for when my nephew comes to stay! He loves helping me cook! Ps it was lovely to meet you last night! Angela R x
Thanks Angela, nice to meet you too. I have a couple of those knives for the children - they are so good and they can't cut themselves.
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