in my real world class(learn about cooking,money,etc.) i was in the group with the mentally handicapped, cause i’m new and they haven’t figured everything out, the teacher wouldn’t let us do an easy paper that we were SUPPOSED to do, and when we got to making our project she would tell us to do one thing, just to tell us to go do something else, what were we doing, why are you standing, you haven’t done this yet, this still needs to be done, and this, its not going to work.When you are working, she yells at you, as all the other kids are having fun. When you aren’t working shes yelling at you. all in this raising bloodpressure voice. this was in like a half hour period, and i just wonder how is she not fired? she is also the person who watches people in detention.
ugh, stupid me, i always thought paras were supposed to help!
I really want to report this @!#&
The saddest thing I saw once while I was a high school student, 14 years ago. There was a student in a wheelchair sleeping, and left alone in a dark room. I felt so sad for the student not being supervised by anyone.
I hate fish, I always have. It makes me retch, but I don’t want to pass that on to my children. Does anyone have any tips of recipes or easier ways to cook fish for children? I have seen ‘boil-in-the-bag’ fish mentioned on here, but I haven’t seen it in the UK – or has someone seen it here?
Thanks.
denise – great tip with the water/vinegar mix, I will certainly be trying that!
Buy any frozen fish portions (unbreaded) white fish will have less odour. Pop it in some tinfoil (make a sealed parcel) with a little stock/herbs/seasoning of any kind that your kids like and bake until flakey – can then mix this in with potatoes or whatever else suits.
Good luck!
I want to learn to cook well and i am 13. I can dice, cut, boil and actually do alot of things. but i dont know how to cook or what to cook. I would prefer to use carrots and potatoes but it has to be quick and easy because i already cut carrots and potatoes. any recipes or websites for kid cooking? anything wil help.
Hey,
These two websites have some easy and good recipes for kids to try out if you want to check them out:
http://www.easy-kids-recipes.com/easy-recipes.html
http://www.childrensrecipes.com/
This is a yummy easy recipe using diced potatoes:
Golden Diced Potatoes
| 45 min | 15 min prep |
This is a recipe I got out of a Tastes of Home cookbook and then tweaked to our tastes. They taste just like seasoned potato wedges and would be great served with some ranch or ketchup, but they are a bit more grown up than eating the wedges. They are simple to make and look great too!
SERVES 4 (change servings and units)
Ingredients
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup butter
Directions
1In a large resealable plastic bag, combine first seven ingredients.
2Add 1/2 cup potatoes at a time, shake to coat.
3In two large skillets (you need two so you can fit them all in without overlapping) melt half the butter in each.
4Add potatoes, cook and stir over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
5. Enjoy
This is one using diced carrots thats also really good:
Easy Cheesy Peas & Carrots
1/8 cup milk
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup cream cheese
1/8 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup soft cooked peas
1/8 cup diced cooked carrots
Parmesan Cheese
Shredded mozzarella cheese
What you do:
Blend milk and cheeses together until smooth, then stir in peas and carrots.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Hope this helps out some!
What if we made it illegal for women to be in the workforce and back to the custody of their children? Food prices would plummet, children would have some parental oversight, and no sexual harrassment chances. Men would have to be the only bread winners again. Old values would ultimately return to society!!!
i agree with it and married women know their husband isn’t cheating with slut co-workers, and yes prices would plummet.
I’m doing sausage rolls, mince pies and shortbread biscuits with the kids this weekend as they all love baking. What else could they make connected with Xmas? They’re 5, 8 and 9 years old. Thanks
Wow! I’m impressed with all the ideas and have given the choice to the kids on what they’d like to make – hoping each of them don’t choose different ones lol. Merry Xmas 
Choccie yule log, Xmas pudding, ginger bread men with icing scarves, Xmas tree Shrewsbury biscuits, snowball cake (aka rounded chocolate cake decorated in dessicated coconut) and party favours wrapped in coloured paper to look like presents. You can look all of these recipes up online.
Hope some of that helps and good luck
HELP! Me and my fiance live together now. And these few days we had fights because of food. I am already out of recipes that I know. So, he complain about my cooking. I feel bad because he feels depress after he eat my cooking. He works 12 hrs a day and he said that he always look forward for the foods that I serve for him after a long tiring day. And he said that if I really love him I should be willing to learn a better cook for him because it’s a part of a family values ( a wife cook for her husband and kids ). I am a Filipino and he is mix Chinese and Vietnamese living in US. So, it’s kinda hard. Please help me. Any cuisine will help.
Get rid of him or tell him to cook!
Does anyone know how sand, water, clay, dough and other natural materials or cooking help children’s sensory and intellectual development?
Exploratory activities are hands on: children feel, smell, taste, see, and hear. The more the children use their senses, the more they develop. Also, exploring is problem-solving. Children have to think about what they are doing, and come to conclusions on their own, which teaches them how to concentrate, think, and problem-solve, all things necessary for cognitive development.
I have a huge Southern Living cookbook and I’ve used a few recipes for special occasions, but I’d like a cookbook that is more practical for everyday use. It’s just my husband and I, so no need to worry about kid-pleasing meals. Any suggestions?
I’ve got that monster of a cookbook from Southern Living too. It’s not my go to cookbook by any means. I have an "America’s Test Kitchen" cookbook that I use much more frequently. What I like most about this cookbook is that it approaches every recipe with the same concept. They try different things, tell you the results and then give you their best recipe. For example…Peanut Butter Cookies. They try all sorts of peanut butter for the best flavor, they get the right combination of fats to dry to get a crispy edge and a chewy center. They have a Cream Biscuit recipe that is just heavenly, it uses heavy whipping cream instead of cutting fat into the dry ingredients. I got this as a gift for my sous chef at work for his 10 year anniversary. He uses it all the time and really enjoys it.
The kids are bored to tears and are driving me nuts! Does anybody have any art crafts ideas, cooking recipes, game (indoor and outdoor) ideas or anything else for older kids?
I think the perfect summer activity for kids is camp, even if its a one day thing. I think its a great thing for kids to be out doors nad to socialize with all kinds of kids.
The only thing I know how to cook is pancakes && grilled-cheese sandwiches.
I’m 17 and I feel so stupid that I don’t know how to cook anything.
Where should I start? How do I even go about starting to learn how to cook?
Anybody been in the same situation as me and how did you start learning how to cook?
My boyfriend knows how to cook and he said if we ever "make it", I don’t have to worry about cooking (since I LOVE to clean). But then I felt bad because —> I <—- am the one that should do the cooking. When I get married and have kids….what am I gonna do? I can’t get take-out for my family everyday!
*sighs*…..help.
I watch cooking shows ALL the time and I watch my mom too.
But I don’t want to learn how to cook asian food (like my mom does)…
the thing is…I think I’m scared to try to cook. I’ll be CLUELESS!
Don’t be so hared on yourself. You didn’t know how to ride a bike at one time, but after you practiced and got the hang of it, it became easy.
Same with cooking. When I was your age, I too could cook only simple things, but the point is, are your grilled cheese sandwiches and pancakes really delicious? If they are, then you are already on your way to cooking other dishes and recipes just as great.
The reason I LOVE to cook, is because I LOVE to eat something delicious! lol So, maybe if you start small with one or two types of food you really enjoy,(maybe you like tacos, or a good homemade macaroni & cheese, etc.) and then look for simple but well rated recipes such as the ones you can find on allrecipes.com, and just start from there.
I was fortunate to have had a Mom & Dad & older brothers and sisters that all enjoyed cooking, and they all had/have their own style and favorite recipes that they enjoy making. And sometimes it ‘s all trial and error, and as you start to do it more often you will incorporate your own way of doing it.
Also, don’t be afraid to ask your boyfriend OR others in your life who are great cooks some tips and hints on how to do things that help give it that extra special touch. The possibilities are endless, all you have to do is get started. Best wishes for all of your cooking projects.