Best Gift for Your Little Aspiring Chefs

Based on Experience, I Found Kids Outgrowning Toys Just Too Quickly.

My little chef has wanted every toy that is related to cooking but quickly found them disappointing. Some toys do not function as they say, or they require additional purchases of food mixes. However, there are better ways to interest your little chef without stepping into the "pretend toy" trap. I am writing this lens to show you the tools that you can buy that are great for aspiring chefs and will be functional for years.

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Cooking Supplies Are A Lot of Fun.

Aprons & Hat


The kid's chef hat is adjustable with velcro. The kid's apron is one size fits all for ages 2-11 years old. The hats are adjustable with velcro, up to 25" circumference. The aprons are adjustable at the waist and neck, up to 37" in length and up to 40" at the waist.
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Cooking Apparel and Oven Mitts


* These real kitchen tools for kids are safe and uniquely designed cooking products
* Childrens kitchen accessories that incorporate the elements of safety and vibrant color
* This 4 piece set includes an apron: 21.5 by 26 inches, Mitts: 5 by 8.5 inches and Chef hat
* Sewn from 100 percent cotton, non-shrink and fire resistant
* Appropriate for children ages 5 and up
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A Good Foundation --The Complete Children's Cooking Set



* Set includes: apron, hat and 2 thumb mitts; cookie cutters, measuring spoon and measuring cup sets; 3 qt mixing bowl, rolling pin, cookie turner, whisk, poly spoon, pastry brush and silicone spatula
* Includes an easy-to-follow recipe on box
* Dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 5+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Basic Prep Kit for Children



* Kit includes: 6 piece measuring spoons and cups set, large poly spoon, timer, 3 piece prep bowl set, shopping list and stickers
* Includes an easy-to-follow recipe on box
* Dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 5+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Paul Deen Cooking Set for Children


* 19-piece baking set from Paula Deen--perfect starter set with real tools sized for little hands
* Includes 5-piece measuring cups, 5-piece measuring spoons, silicone spoon, liquid measuring cup, stainless steel turner, stainless steel whisk, mixing spoon, rolling pin, silicone spatula
* All pieces conveniently fit in included plastic storage bin
* Recommended for ages 6 and up
* Dishwasher safe on top rack (except for rolling pin); made in China
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Having A Good Cooking Supplies for Children May Lead To Your Childn's Interest Cooking Classes.

Sur La Table Cooking Classes for Children

I was able to encourage and interest my daughter in the kitchen. Although I have caved into buying ridiculous cooking/baking toys that do not work, I have come to learn that if you give your children or friend's children these essential cooking supplies, they will later be interested in improving their cooking skills by attending cooking classes or children's cooking camps.

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Essential Individual Preparation Equipment

Curious Chef Colander



* 3-Quart oval design with wide soft touch handles
* Dual pouring spouts for easy content removal
* Raised non skid base
* Appropriate for children ages 5+; dishwasher safe
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Set of Children's Knives



* Set includes 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large nylon knife
* Knives feature serrated cutting edge with blunt tip; ergonomic handle for small hands; soft touch button grips
* Dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 5+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Mixing Bowls



* 3 quart bowl; includes snap on cover with a removable cap-keeps messes in bowl
* Soft touch rim for comfort grip; non-ski bottom
* Dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 5+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Mixing Spoon


* Medium silicone mixing spoon; 11-inch long
* Ergonomic handle for small hands; soft touch button grips
* Silicone heat safe to 450-degree F; Dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 5+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Whisk


* Stainless steel wires; 13-3/4-inch long
* Ergonomic handle for small hands; soft touch button grips
* Dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 5+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Children Making Fettuccine

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Specialized Cooking Kits for Children

Child's Cutlery Set

Essential for Any Aspiring Chef



* Set includes: 2 nylon knives, frosting spreader, pizza server, pie server, green pepper shaped cutting board, pizza cutter, silicone spoon
* Includes an easy-to-follow recipe on box
*Dishwasher safe
*Appropriate for children ages 5+
*Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Cupcake Making Kit

What Fun for Adults and Kids!



* 16-Piece cupcake and decorating kit includes: 6 cup muffin pan, frosting decorator, 6 unique decorating tips, 6 colorful silicone cupcake liners, frosting spreader and silicone spoon
* Features cupcake themed stickers and a shopping list
* Safe for non-stick surfaces; dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 5+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Cute Children's Baking Set

Miniature Baking Sets are Very Useful for School Functions.



* Make real desserts!
* Little gourmets will love baking the four Bella Bistro recipes included.
* Set features 12-cup mini muffin pan, 5.5in mini loaf pan, 4in diameter bundt pan and 4in diameter springform pan.
* Dishwasher safe.
* Ages 3 & up
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Pizza-making Kit



* pizza cutter, pizza server; cutting board, nylon knife, silicone spatula, stickers and shopping list
* Includes an easy-to-follow recipe on box
* Dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 5+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Children's Cookie-Making Kit



* Kit includes: bear and butterfly cookie cutters, whisk, non-stick rolling pin, silicone spoon, cookie turner, shopping list and stickers
* Includes an easy-to-follow recipe on box
* Dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 5+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free
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Vegetable Preparation Kit



* Set includes: fruit and vegetable peeler, melon baller, apple corer, zester. plastic knife, silicone mixing spatula, vegetable scrubber
* Includes an easy-to-follow recipe on box
* Dishwasher safe
* Appropriate for children ages 7+
* Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits; BPA free

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Children's Cookbooks

There are so many good children's cookbooks. Here are children's cookbooks from two very popular chefs, Paula Deen and Emeril.
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    Thanks, CountryLuthier. It was so much fun creating it, especially when I want to let other parents know that it is so much better to invest in useful skills such as cooking.

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