Yahoo afterschool cooking classes are on there way!!
I have recently partnered with Orangeville Parks and Rec for some great daytime classes.
There will be class sessions afterschool on Wednesdays and daytime Parent-tot classes on Friday mornings!
Look for more information in the local Orangeville paper.....
Also forgot some great march break program additions with parks and rec programs already set-up. We will be offering a Cupcake Bake on two days of the march break program week. Making cupcakes from scratch with real icings too! Yummy!
Contact Tracey at Alder Rec Centre for more information. 519-940-9092 X 4106
Yours in good health,
Lori
Have a Party that Cooks!!!
Stay tuned upcoming Easter Event in the end of March.....lots of fun for the kids!!
Little Chefs
519-940-1131
littlechefs@sympatico.ca
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Valentine's Day Kids Event
Love is in the Air…………………..
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching so why not come to a fun community event of shopping, valentine cupcake decorating and pottery painting
Bring a food item or cash donation for local food bank allowing entrance and ballots for draws
Great gift ideas and fun for kids and adults.
When: Saturday February 7th, 10-2pm
Where: Peekaboo Child Care Centre
69 Third Street, Orangeville.
Cook Up Some Fun!
519-940-1131
Still time left to book your February cooking party, some dates still available!
Coming soon March Break events ......................
Yours in good health,
Lori
Litttle Chefs
littlechefs@sympatico.ca
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching so why not come to a fun community event of shopping, valentine cupcake decorating and pottery painting
Bring a food item or cash donation for local food bank allowing entrance and ballots for draws
Great gift ideas and fun for kids and adults.
When: Saturday February 7th, 10-2pm
Where: Peekaboo Child Care Centre
69 Third Street, Orangeville.
Cook Up Some Fun!
519-940-1131
Still time left to book your February cooking party, some dates still available!
Coming soon March Break events ......................
Yours in good health,
Lori
Litttle Chefs
littlechefs@sympatico.ca
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Do Kids Eat Too Much Sugar??
As parents, we try to encourage healthy eating and with the growing epidemic of childhood obesity, serving sweets comes with a feeling of guilt. Should sweets be limited or eliminated from our child’s diet? For the purpose of this , sweets are foods like typical cookies, chocolate bars, sweet pastries and candy. There are many differing schools of thought when it comes to feeding sweets to children. Sweets are not entirely responsible for the obesity epidemic we are facing. Fatty foods contribute much more to obesity than sugary foods because fatty foods have twice the calories of sugary foods per given amount. Sweets are however a contributing factor to dental problems in children. The following are some helpful tips when it comes to serving sweets to young children.
Outlawing sweets completely does not teach children the right lessons for later in life.
Depriving children of sweets often leads to curiosity and a fascination with that food. This will only create cravings for what they are not allowed to have and make them want it even more. The more a parent makes an issue of it, the more it becomes an unnecessary battle. Find a middle ground when it comes to sweets.
Make sweets a treat, not a reward
A treat is something that is given once in a while for a special occasion like a birthday party or celebration. You don't want to give sweets the "power" of being a reward. This power can heighten the importance of such foods.
Help them grow up with a healthy relationship with food
Talk to your children about eating sweets in moderation and explain to them why it is important to limit sweet consumption. Children who learn the importance of eating a balanced diet will be better-equipped to manage their own diet as adults.
Be a discriminating grocery shopper
Always check the label of the sweets you bring into the house. The more sweets that are available at home, the more your child will want and eat them. Avoid products that have sugar or other sweeteners high on the ingredient list. To find out if a food has added sugar, look at the ingredient list for sugar, corn syrup or sweetener, dextrose, fructose, honey, or molasses. When purchasing breakfast cereals and cookies try and ensure sugar or its other forms are not the first ingredient.
Control portioning and frequency of sweets
As parents, we determine how much and how often sweets are served to our children. Set limits to the amount of sweets they are allowed to have to ensure they are not binging. Limit deserts to once or twice a week and serve them in a smaller bowl. Make desert a special occasion instead of a routine and when eating out, share a desert as a family.
Healthy foods can be a “sweet” snack too!
There are many healthy foods that are sweet too! Serve dried fruits such as dates or raisins. Fresh fruits such as strawberries and apples are a wonderful sweet snack. Be a role modelWalk the talk! Children are like sponges and copy everything parents do. They learn eating habits from the adults in their lives. Eat the way you would like them to eat so they can learn what a good diet is.
Form good dental habits
Most importantly, ensure you insist that your child brushes their teeth after eating sweets. A sweet tooth can become a decayed tooth if good dental habits are not formed early on. The thing to remember is that eating any food in moderation is healthy. Eating too much of any food is unhealthy. It is important to limit the amount of sweets your children eat and most importantly, help them build a healthy relationship with all foods.
Last but not least get in the kitchen and cook with them!
When a child expresses their creativitity with their food they will be more likely to eat it. Let them have fun with food and develop a love for cooking. Cooking is a life skill they need once they are out in the big world!
Cook Up Some Fun!
Little Chefs Parties, events, lessons in healthy cooking for kids!
Book a cooking party for your next event! Call 519-940-1131 or littlechefs@sympatico.ca
Yours in good health,
Lori
Outlawing sweets completely does not teach children the right lessons for later in life.
Depriving children of sweets often leads to curiosity and a fascination with that food. This will only create cravings for what they are not allowed to have and make them want it even more. The more a parent makes an issue of it, the more it becomes an unnecessary battle. Find a middle ground when it comes to sweets.
Make sweets a treat, not a reward
A treat is something that is given once in a while for a special occasion like a birthday party or celebration. You don't want to give sweets the "power" of being a reward. This power can heighten the importance of such foods.
Help them grow up with a healthy relationship with food
Talk to your children about eating sweets in moderation and explain to them why it is important to limit sweet consumption. Children who learn the importance of eating a balanced diet will be better-equipped to manage their own diet as adults.
Be a discriminating grocery shopper
Always check the label of the sweets you bring into the house. The more sweets that are available at home, the more your child will want and eat them. Avoid products that have sugar or other sweeteners high on the ingredient list. To find out if a food has added sugar, look at the ingredient list for sugar, corn syrup or sweetener, dextrose, fructose, honey, or molasses. When purchasing breakfast cereals and cookies try and ensure sugar or its other forms are not the first ingredient.
Control portioning and frequency of sweets
As parents, we determine how much and how often sweets are served to our children. Set limits to the amount of sweets they are allowed to have to ensure they are not binging. Limit deserts to once or twice a week and serve them in a smaller bowl. Make desert a special occasion instead of a routine and when eating out, share a desert as a family.
Healthy foods can be a “sweet” snack too!
There are many healthy foods that are sweet too! Serve dried fruits such as dates or raisins. Fresh fruits such as strawberries and apples are a wonderful sweet snack. Be a role modelWalk the talk! Children are like sponges and copy everything parents do. They learn eating habits from the adults in their lives. Eat the way you would like them to eat so they can learn what a good diet is.
Form good dental habits
Most importantly, ensure you insist that your child brushes their teeth after eating sweets. A sweet tooth can become a decayed tooth if good dental habits are not formed early on. The thing to remember is that eating any food in moderation is healthy. Eating too much of any food is unhealthy. It is important to limit the amount of sweets your children eat and most importantly, help them build a healthy relationship with all foods.
Last but not least get in the kitchen and cook with them!
When a child expresses their creativitity with their food they will be more likely to eat it. Let them have fun with food and develop a love for cooking. Cooking is a life skill they need once they are out in the big world!
Cook Up Some Fun!
Little Chefs Parties, events, lessons in healthy cooking for kids!
Book a cooking party for your next event! Call 519-940-1131 or littlechefs@sympatico.ca
Yours in good health,
Lori
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Happy healthy eating in 2009!
I must apoligize I have not posted for almost a month. Where did the month go???
Well numerous cooking events, cooking parties, making shortbread dough-to-go, decorating house, attending Christmas concerts, Little Chefs planning for 2009............... Oh I almost forgot all the eating and drinking that has also happened over this month. Maybe that is why the delay!
I would like to wish everyone a very Happy, Healthy, New Year. This year 2009 is going to be a great one!
Little Chefs has alot of things that are in the works for the first quarter of this great new year! More details to follow..........
Another local event at the Peekaboo Child Care Centre in Orangeville is planned for Saturday February 7th.
It will be great as we have partnered with a couple of other local businesses to have a fun filled Valentine's Event! " Love is in the Air"
Please look for all the details in your inboxes in the next couple of weeks.
Yours in good health,
Lori
Little Chefs Cook Up Some Fun Today!
519-940-1131
info@thelittlechefs.ca
Well numerous cooking events, cooking parties, making shortbread dough-to-go, decorating house, attending Christmas concerts, Little Chefs planning for 2009............... Oh I almost forgot all the eating and drinking that has also happened over this month. Maybe that is why the delay!
I would like to wish everyone a very Happy, Healthy, New Year. This year 2009 is going to be a great one!
Little Chefs has alot of things that are in the works for the first quarter of this great new year! More details to follow..........
Another local event at the Peekaboo Child Care Centre in Orangeville is planned for Saturday February 7th.
It will be great as we have partnered with a couple of other local businesses to have a fun filled Valentine's Event! " Love is in the Air"
Please look for all the details in your inboxes in the next couple of weeks.
Yours in good health,
Lori
Little Chefs Cook Up Some Fun Today!
519-940-1131
info@thelittlechefs.ca
Monday, December 8, 2008
Cooking safety with Kids in the Kitchen
Little Chefs safety in the kitchen!
Kids can learn a lot by spending time with you in the kitchen, plus they can be a great help in making school lunches and family dinners. Introduce or remind your kids about these basic kitchen safety tips so you can enlist their help when those busy back to school schedules begin!
Always wash hands before and after cooking especially when handling any raw meats.
Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables very thoroughly. (Younger kids can help hand peel fruits or use a vegetable peeler, while ages 6 and over cut fresh herbs with safety scissors.)
Check the expiry dates on packages and immediately refrigerate any uneaten food after meals.
Keep reusable plastic containers clean and safe from bacteria by washing well with warm soapy water after every use.
Stay away from hot ovens, burners, or any hot dishes that have just been removed from the oven.
When unsupervised, never handle a knife or any other sharp utensil, and never touch or move any pot or pans cooking on the range.
Wear short sleeves, long sleeves pose a greater risk of catching fire or falling into hot grease or boiling water.
Wear an apron to prevent stains on clothing and especially for protection against splattered oil or hot water.
Clean up any spills on the floor or clutter as you cook to ensure no one trips or falls around appliances and hot stoves.
Book a Little Chefs party or event and have your child enjoy cooking up some fun!
Call 519-940-1131 or e-mail littlechefs@sympatico.ca
Yours in good health,
Lori
Kids can learn a lot by spending time with you in the kitchen, plus they can be a great help in making school lunches and family dinners. Introduce or remind your kids about these basic kitchen safety tips so you can enlist their help when those busy back to school schedules begin!
Always wash hands before and after cooking especially when handling any raw meats.
Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables very thoroughly. (Younger kids can help hand peel fruits or use a vegetable peeler, while ages 6 and over cut fresh herbs with safety scissors.)
Check the expiry dates on packages and immediately refrigerate any uneaten food after meals.
Keep reusable plastic containers clean and safe from bacteria by washing well with warm soapy water after every use.
Stay away from hot ovens, burners, or any hot dishes that have just been removed from the oven.
When unsupervised, never handle a knife or any other sharp utensil, and never touch or move any pot or pans cooking on the range.
Wear short sleeves, long sleeves pose a greater risk of catching fire or falling into hot grease or boiling water.
Wear an apron to prevent stains on clothing and especially for protection against splattered oil or hot water.
Clean up any spills on the floor or clutter as you cook to ensure no one trips or falls around appliances and hot stoves.
Book a Little Chefs party or event and have your child enjoy cooking up some fun!
Call 519-940-1131 or e-mail littlechefs@sympatico.ca
Yours in good health,
Lori
Monday, November 17, 2008
Healthy Snacks & Beverages for Kids
With the Holidays around the corner , we all are very busy!! Eating healthy can get abit more difficult with all the on-the-go!! Here are some great tips on healthly snacks and beverages for kids and kids at heart!
"Mom, I’m hungry!" Sound familiar? It’s important to grab the right delicious and nutritious snack for your child, since snacks make up a significant part of kids’ diet. A recent large study from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health) found that about one-third of a child’s total daily calories come from pizza, desserts and snacks. So, better make those snacks as tasty and healthy as possible! Here are our top picks.
Trail mix. Help kids make their own custom trail mix, advises Mary Friesz, a registered dietitian in Boca Raton, Fla., and author of Food, Fun ‘n Fitness: Designing Healthy Lifestyles for Our Children. Set out raisins, sunflower seeds, nuts (unless you’ll be in a nut-free zone), roasted soy nuts and dried fruit and let the kids scoop ¼ to 1/3 of a cup of their own combo into small bags. Pop in the freezer or fridge to keep fresh, and grab when you’re on the go.
Fruit, veggies and dip. “Most kids love to dip their food, so take advantage of it!” says Mairlyn Smith, a Toronto, Ont., home economist and co-author of The Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan (Whitecap). Mix a bit of cinnamon into French vanilla yogurt and dip fruit into it, or try Velvety vanilla yogurt dip with fruit. Another dip idea: mix low-fat plain yogurt with a bit of regular ranch dressing for lots of flavor without a lot of fat.
Smoothies. Whirl low-fat yogurt, fruit and ice in the blender to create one-of-a-kind – and yummy! – smoothies. Or stir a teaspoon or two of chocolate drink mix into a tall frosty glass of one per cent milk.
Roll-ups.“Turkey or chicken ‘cigars’ were a big hit with my son when he was growing up,” says Smith. Just roll up a thin slice of roasted luncheon meat, such as turkey or chicken, and enjoy. Add a smear of mustard if you want. Or, spread a small whole-wheat tortilla with peanut butter or light cream cheese, roll and slice. Tortilla “sushi” wraps are fun too.
Store-bought picks. Even if you’re pushed for time, you can still make healthy choices. Smith suggests small yogurt cups or lower-fat round cheeses like Baby Bel. Friesz likes the occasional package of “cheese strings,” baked chips and salsa or bean dip, or a small cup of lentil soup. And nothing is easier or more portable than a few whole-grain crackers, pre-washed baby carrots or a piece of fruit!Smart Snacking Tips
Kids begging for the prepackaged cheese, crackers and lunch meat? Make your own healthier version. Pick up a few reusable containers with dividers, and add fruit, veggies, cheese, whole grain crackers and other good stuff. Add a frozen container of milk, water or 100 per cent fruit juice to keep things cool until snack time.
“Make healthy snacks visible,” advises Friesz. Cut up fruit and veggies ahead of time and put them front and center in the fridge. And make a habit of saying “look in the fridge” first (rather than the cupboard where the sweet stuff likely lives).
“Jazzy names work well,” notes Smith, who found that lunch meat “cigars” were popular in her household. “Ants on a log” – celery spread low-fat cream cheese and topped with raisins – are good too, says Friesz.
From Kaboose.com
Yours in good health,
Lori
Little Chefs
Have a Party that Cooks!
519-940-1131
"Mom, I’m hungry!" Sound familiar? It’s important to grab the right delicious and nutritious snack for your child, since snacks make up a significant part of kids’ diet. A recent large study from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health) found that about one-third of a child’s total daily calories come from pizza, desserts and snacks. So, better make those snacks as tasty and healthy as possible! Here are our top picks.
Trail mix. Help kids make their own custom trail mix, advises Mary Friesz, a registered dietitian in Boca Raton, Fla., and author of Food, Fun ‘n Fitness: Designing Healthy Lifestyles for Our Children. Set out raisins, sunflower seeds, nuts (unless you’ll be in a nut-free zone), roasted soy nuts and dried fruit and let the kids scoop ¼ to 1/3 of a cup of their own combo into small bags. Pop in the freezer or fridge to keep fresh, and grab when you’re on the go.
Fruit, veggies and dip. “Most kids love to dip their food, so take advantage of it!” says Mairlyn Smith, a Toronto, Ont., home economist and co-author of The Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan (Whitecap). Mix a bit of cinnamon into French vanilla yogurt and dip fruit into it, or try Velvety vanilla yogurt dip with fruit. Another dip idea: mix low-fat plain yogurt with a bit of regular ranch dressing for lots of flavor without a lot of fat.
Smoothies. Whirl low-fat yogurt, fruit and ice in the blender to create one-of-a-kind – and yummy! – smoothies. Or stir a teaspoon or two of chocolate drink mix into a tall frosty glass of one per cent milk.
Roll-ups.“Turkey or chicken ‘cigars’ were a big hit with my son when he was growing up,” says Smith. Just roll up a thin slice of roasted luncheon meat, such as turkey or chicken, and enjoy. Add a smear of mustard if you want. Or, spread a small whole-wheat tortilla with peanut butter or light cream cheese, roll and slice. Tortilla “sushi” wraps are fun too.
Store-bought picks. Even if you’re pushed for time, you can still make healthy choices. Smith suggests small yogurt cups or lower-fat round cheeses like Baby Bel. Friesz likes the occasional package of “cheese strings,” baked chips and salsa or bean dip, or a small cup of lentil soup. And nothing is easier or more portable than a few whole-grain crackers, pre-washed baby carrots or a piece of fruit!Smart Snacking Tips
Kids begging for the prepackaged cheese, crackers and lunch meat? Make your own healthier version. Pick up a few reusable containers with dividers, and add fruit, veggies, cheese, whole grain crackers and other good stuff. Add a frozen container of milk, water or 100 per cent fruit juice to keep things cool until snack time.
“Make healthy snacks visible,” advises Friesz. Cut up fruit and veggies ahead of time and put them front and center in the fridge. And make a habit of saying “look in the fridge” first (rather than the cupboard where the sweet stuff likely lives).
“Jazzy names work well,” notes Smith, who found that lunch meat “cigars” were popular in her household. “Ants on a log” – celery spread low-fat cream cheese and topped with raisins – are good too, says Friesz.
From Kaboose.com
Yours in good health,
Lori
Little Chefs
Have a Party that Cooks!
519-940-1131
Monday, November 3, 2008
Holiday Baking Events at Little Chefs
Here is a copy of some upcoming baking events!!!
Sugar and Spice Holiday Baking With Little Chefs!!
Gather your kids for a fun-filled hour of baking some cookies for the holidays! The budding bakers can explore hands-on making and decorating of holiday cookies!
Little Chefs will provide all the ingredients.
Drop off your child for some sweet fun!
Sunday Nov 23nd 10:30am 3-6 year olds
12:30pm 7-12 year olds
Saturday Dec 6th 10:30am 3-6 year olds
12:30pm 7-12 year olds
PLUS** Parents we will have Little Chefs " Dough to go" available to take or order!
Cut dough frozen, place on cookie sheet, thaw 15 minutes and cook!!
Available in Mini 8-12 cookies depending on the cookie size and Maxi 18-24 cookies
Location: Peekaboo Child Care Centre
69 Third Street, Orangeville.
Cost $ 10.00 per child * Bring a food bank item and receive 15% off!!
Contact Little Chefs to reserve your spot! Yummy!
519.940.1131 or littlechefs@sympatico.ca
Cook Up Some Fun Today!
Yours in good health,
Lori
Sugar and Spice Holiday Baking With Little Chefs!!
Gather your kids for a fun-filled hour of baking some cookies for the holidays! The budding bakers can explore hands-on making and decorating of holiday cookies!
Little Chefs will provide all the ingredients.
Drop off your child for some sweet fun!
Sunday Nov 23nd 10:30am 3-6 year olds
12:30pm 7-12 year olds
Saturday Dec 6th 10:30am 3-6 year olds
12:30pm 7-12 year olds
PLUS** Parents we will have Little Chefs " Dough to go" available to take or order!
Cut dough frozen, place on cookie sheet, thaw 15 minutes and cook!!
Available in Mini 8-12 cookies depending on the cookie size and Maxi 18-24 cookies
Location: Peekaboo Child Care Centre
69 Third Street, Orangeville.
Cost $ 10.00 per child * Bring a food bank item and receive 15% off!!
Contact Little Chefs to reserve your spot! Yummy!
519.940.1131 or littlechefs@sympatico.ca
Cook Up Some Fun Today!
Yours in good health,
Lori
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