7 Kitchen Items that Make Cooking with Kids More Fun

There are so many ways to help kids explore the world we could hardly begin to list them all.  Of course, one of the best and most exciting ways (in my opinion) is through cooking and eating.  There will be more to come on that in future posts and with our upcoming e-recipe book.  For now, here are some cool internationally themed kitchen tools that make cooking and eating with kids more enjoyable.

Roll up your sleeves and prepare for a mess!  Cooking and baking with kids can be a lot of fun but it is never, ever neat.

For some recipe inspiration, check out Around the World Cookbook.  We haven’t had the opportunity to test the book ourselves but we hear it’s good and it’s on our wishlist.

If you have a little baker on your hands, these Russian Matryoshka measuring cups (measuring spoons are also available) from Fred & Friends are sure to please.

So as not to be perceived as having taken sides in the old Cold War, you can complement your Russian measuring cups and spoons with this American stars and stripes spatula from Tovolo.  Perfect for licking!

This cute French toast stamp will have your French toast looking quite chic and, well, French…

Learn the best way to get around London while cleaning up those inevitable messes with this cute tea towel imprinted with a map of the London Underground, aka the “Tube”.

Your kids are sure to have fun experimenting with chopsticks.  My daughter has actually insisted several times on using chopsticks to eat her Cheerios.  Surprisingly, she managed to eat every last Cheerio using them.  The milk – not so much….

Finally, learn about the entire world over breakfast, lunch or dinner.  This World Map Placemat by Crocodile Creek features cute illustrations and characters as well as fun facts around the border.

All of these items are available on Amazon.com.  You can also find a large assortment of dustbusters, which you’re sure to need when all is said and done.