When we ventured into the world of real food my youngest children were under ten years of age. (See more about our food journey here.) They were too young to use a knife, or so it seemed to me. Yet they were eager to be involved in the cooking process.
Our friend Andy, a butcher by trade, volunteered to teach the kids. They enjoyed their newly discovered prowess and each excelled in the kitchen. (Colin wrote about this in 2010. Read his post here.)
Four years later Colin produced this two-minute video to help other young people “sharpen their skills” in the kitchen.
How to Use a Knife
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How great! We are pinning this! (and showing our kids!)
Thanks Daja! I hope they enjoy it.
Great video! Trish
It makes my heart so happy to see kids in the kitchen with their parents helping them cook and learn about life in general. Thanks for sharing this great tip! =)
Thanks Jessica! Nice to hear from you.