How to Get Your MilKids in the Kitchen
If there's one thing we're confident about, it's that military kids can excel at anything. With an estimated 1.7 million military kids around the globe, their collective experiences and ability to thrive in a variety of environments make them the perfect sous chefs in any kitchen. So we think it's time to pull out the cookie cutters and mini aprons and add cooking to your milkids' list of skills. Here to show you how is one of our Blue Star Perks Partners, the Dr. Yum Project.
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Getting Teens in the Kitchen: There are SO many benefits! Here's a great playlist of videos to help folks cook independently for the first time.
Tips for Cutting Produce: Check out this series of videos to show safe knife skills for kids of all ages. (Note: Chef Joy is a James Beard semi-finalist!)
Dr. Yum's Favorite Foods: Sometimes, the best way to interest kids is to make a game of it. We've compiled a list of more than 40 healthy foods, including where they come from, how to wash and store them, and a bunch of delicious recipes made with the featured food. Kids can choose a food a week, learn all about it, and make a yummy recipe to share with the family.
Container Herb Garden: This is a great way to dabble in growing herbs and get the kids involved with gardening, which will help them become even more interested in cooking!
Food Passports: Help kids sample the world from home and get ready to explore a new place! Here's a video, too!
Science Lessons While Cooking: Prepping meals and STEM go hand-in-hand! Make the art of cooking enjoyable with these creative lessons.
Zane's Salad Lab: Make vegetables cool again with Zane's creative spin on leafy greens! It'll have your milkid excited in the kitchen, too.
These resources are just a few ways we're helping your military family form healthy habits and save money while doing it. Do you have picky eaters? Imagine a world where your milkid eats all of their vegetables?! If only, right? We see you and your picky eater(s), and we have something you might like! On Thursday, April 18th, we're hosting a live webinar with Blue Star Perks Partner, the Dr. Yum Project, and three lucky military families will be selected at random to win a Dr. Yum's Food Adventure: Home Edition subscription and Adventure Kit ($199.99 VALUE š¤©). Register for the event today, and don't miss the live event for your chance to win.