 “Kids” Section
Why do kids hate vegetables?
Vegetables are usually served simply boiled or steamed can turn off kids. The resulting vegetable dishes can be tasteless, bland and boring foods.
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Cooking needs to be an interactive experience.
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Let the kids touch, feel and learn about vibrant-colored vegetables.
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Instead of “hiding” the vegetables in the foods, as some writers suggest, include children in shopping and preparing foods. help them develop an attraction for vegetables.
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Cook and serve vegetables enhanced with spices and legumes.
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Load up on flavor! This will make kids excited and want to eat more vegetables.
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| So you think kids hate vegetables? |
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Think Again! Here are some sample comments from kids who attended Alamelu’s Kids’ Cooking Classes at Bay View Community Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
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“I liked when we cooked together The Tuna Masala was my favorite.”
– Sophie O., Age 11
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“I loved the rice with vegetables! Yummmm! I also learned how to make three quick recipes.”
– Fay, Age 11
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“I loved the class because it was easy and all the project recipes were my favorite.”
– Kim, Age 10
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“I liked the tuna and the chance to get more recipes for my famiy. I also learned that these new recipes were from a different country, India.”
– Kalle, Age 10
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“I like the rice with vegetables, she was a good teacher and I learned different foods, it was fun.”
– Maria., Age 11
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“Well, I loved the rice and tuna and I learned about a few new spices.”
– Lisa, Age 9
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