Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Fresh O.J

Aiden has become a regular little helper in the kitchen. It's nice to see him move around and know which utensils he can & can't use. As soon as the box of fruit & veggies from the farm comes in,he is digging to see what he can use. Orange juice & Lemonade is one that he loves to make for everyone in the house.
What is left he happily places in the fridge.

Life Skill ~ Cooking

What do Kids Learn while Cooking ?
Math skills
Counting
Fractions
Sorting
Money
Weighing
Measuring
Shapes
Colors
Problem solving-what happens if something goes wrong
Reading skills
Improving their reading skills
Vocabulary through new words
Chemistry and Science lessons
Discovering food groups
Making predictions
Experimenting
How food grows
How food changes while cooking
Five senses
Sensory exploration-with hands on and feeling the ingredients while cooking
Geography lessons
Cultural recipes
Where food grows
Art lessons
Creating
Creativity-make their own unique recipes
History lessons
Recipes through generations
Family recipes/family history
Health lessons
How to eat healthy
Good nutrition
Social Skills
Responsibility
Safety and Cleanliness
Working together
Sharing
Building self esteem
Fine motor skills
Chopping, whisking, kneading, pouring, mixing, cutting, rolling

Homemade Butter

Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions
Pour cream into a food processor or blender{kitchen aid}. Process for 10-20 minutes, or until the butter separates. Strain off the liquid. Season to taste with salt if you like. Press butter into a small bowl or towel to remove liquid.

Strawberries & Chocolate

Whipped Cream

Home-made Whipped Cream

Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Directions
In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Beat in vanilla and sugar until peaks form. Make sure not to over-beat, cream will then become lumpy and butter-like.

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients
3 pints fresh strawberries 1/2 cup white sugar 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 2 cups whipped heavy cream

Directions
Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.