Local chef, wife, and mother of two little ones, Marisna Strauss invited Get It to a cooking class that is specially designed for little ones to show us how cooking can bring families together. Having a cooking school for kids has always been Marisna’s dream.
Kiddies Kitchen is a cooking school for kids from 2 – 13 years old.
“I get to live out my passion for kids and the kitchen. During classes, we discuss different ingredients, we taste, we learn new skills and we are having fun! Cooking makes kids feel part of something bigger than themselves, it gives responsibility. Cooking builds self-esteem, they feel as if they accomplished something. Cooking teaches reading and math skills. It makes kids more willing to try new foods.”
NB: Don’t forget to wash their little hands!
Cheese Puffs with a ‘hidden’ veggie (serves 6):
Ingredients:
- ½ cup self raising Flour
- ¼t Salt
- Pinch Paprika
- 1 Baby marrow, grated
- 1 Cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 Egg
- 80ml Milk
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Grease a muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- Sieve the flour, salt, and paprika together.
- Add the grated baby marrow and cheese to it and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Add the egg and milk and mix well.
- Divide the batter between the 6 muffin cups.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with butter and enjoy!
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container!
“It is perfect for lunch boxes.”
And there you have it. Kitchen time turned into family time.
Text and Photography: Gypseenia Lion
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