Wow has it really been that long since my last post??

I must apoligize for my absense but the worldwind leading up to Christmas had me very busy with all my Little Chefs events ( school class visits, holiday cookshops, and parties) that my postings have been lacking.

During my blob posting absense I decided that I really needed to take some time to regroup and spend time with my family. It has been an amazing and challenging year as a small business owner. Trying to balance my day-to-day live with young kids and building my small business of Little Chefs! I am not complaining but it does come at a price, the balancing dance we much do in order to get done alot of things that you take on when running your own business.

Part of this past month or so I have used for evaluating, testing and planning for the future.
I needed to discover what was working, what was not and what needed to change for the future of Little Chefs.

I hope that you all had wonderful, happy, healthy holidays and are enjoying the new year of 2010! The tenth year of the millennium!

It is a year of new possibilities and hope for health, peace and love.

Thanks to all of you whom I have shared experiences with and hope can share more.

Stay tuned for what is in store for Little Chefs in 2010.........

From my heart and kitchen,

Lori Tinella
Little Chefs, founder

www.thelittlechefs.ca

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