tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post2927662105183864415..comments2024-03-28T00:42:43.558-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: The Little Chef- Thoughts on Cooking and ParentingNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-55920367641712087212016-06-25T02:13:48.338-05:002016-06-25T02:13:48.338-05:00Hi,
My lil boy - all of 9 is a big helper... I d...Hi,<br /><br />My lil boy - all of 9 is a big helper... I dont even mind the mess. Its a fun way to connect and to show him that home cooked food is the best and tastiest option out there!!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />MeenalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-46143086750638356152016-06-24T12:08:07.346-05:002016-06-24T12:08:07.346-05:00That's such a great post Nupur! Even my 6 year...That's such a great post Nupur! Even my 6 year old brings her plastic step stool into the kitchen as soon as she sees me there and perches on the counter top constantly pestering me to "give her a job" or to "give her chopping lessons". She is able to cut potatoes, cauliflower, beans and colored peppers, peel roasted peanuts or blanched almonds and sometimes tries to roll Mansihttps://kitchenaroma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-69847064393898826912016-06-24T12:05:31.717-05:002016-06-24T12:05:31.717-05:00Hi Leila- I will say that having a kid in the kitc...Hi Leila- I will say that having a kid in the kitchen is messier and more time consuming than if I were just cooking by myself, but it is SO worth it for the company, bonding, teaching and sheer fun of it! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-40080279385928806652016-06-24T11:06:57.311-05:002016-06-24T11:06:57.311-05:00Shreem- I'm sure most if not all of these kids...Shreem- I'm sure most if not all of these kids had a family member who welcomed them into the kitchen at an early age. Kids are like sponges- they pick up skills so fast if you let them! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-49894998238162728612016-06-24T10:27:10.564-05:002016-06-24T10:27:10.564-05:00that's so nice of you Nupur to allow Lila to h...that's so nice of you Nupur to allow Lila to help you in the kitchen when usually most moms shoo them out of their way because they are impatient to guide them.Kudos to you! way to go Lila dear!Leilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666640901941651597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-66048221229962214702016-06-23T11:22:36.264-05:002016-06-23T11:22:36.264-05:00How sweet would that be :) A big hug to Lila for h...How sweet would that be :) A big hug to Lila for helping you in the kitchen. <br />I have always wondered how young kids in the Master Chef Junior series do complicated desserts effortlessly. Maybe they started doing them very young. Shreemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05441860729042786519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-45047050031038987532016-06-23T04:40:09.589-05:002016-06-23T04:40:09.589-05:00Meena- How wonderful- I'm loving these stories...Meena- How wonderful- I'm loving these stories of tweens and teens who are at home in the kitchen. You are giving your son a wonderful gift- of being self-sufficient and competent to run his own life- in the end, the goal is to kick out these baby birds from the nest and watch them soar, after all. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-25120366116795108672016-06-23T04:31:19.502-05:002016-06-23T04:31:19.502-05:00Ketki- you're very sweet, but there's no i...Ketki- you're very sweet, but there's no ideal parent and certainly I am far from it- just ask Lila ;) but it is something I try to work on.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-28587027846734169922016-06-23T04:29:48.432-05:002016-06-23T04:29:48.432-05:00Deepa- Your son sounds like an awesome kid! There&...Deepa- Your son sounds like an awesome kid! There's no "dishwashing fairy" and clean laundry does not fall from the sky, so the way I look at it, life "makes us" do the chores- might as well learn to do them efficiently and cheerfully. Your son will be well-equipped to manage his time and take good care of himself when he goes off into the world. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-88344118021031112472016-06-22T20:36:48.741-05:002016-06-22T20:36:48.741-05:00hello Nupur,
It's a topic too close to my hear...hello Nupur,<br />It's a topic too close to my heart. I loved reading how Lila enjoys to help and cook in the kitchen and also the reminders.These reminders almost match food rules in my house. you're teaching Lila life skills and that's the best you can do :-)<br /><br /> Our family enjoys, loves and respects food. Just a day prior to turning 4, my boy asked me if he could turn theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-7065325715240518382016-06-22T17:29:39.472-05:002016-06-22T17:29:39.472-05:00Hi Nupur,
You are such an ideal parent. I look up...Hi Nupur,<br /><br />You are such an ideal parent. I look up to you. :) What you have mentioned are such essential but yet simple life lessons.<br />Thank you so much for this wonderful blog post.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Ketki<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176367054118947523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-47897718076646781762016-06-22T13:43:18.278-05:002016-06-22T13:43:18.278-05:00I loved, loved, loved this post:-) So true all of ...I loved, loved, loved this post:-) So true all of the truisms you listed here are for our family too. I began getting V involved in food prep a bit older than Lila is now and mainly we began with desserts since that's what initially got his enthu going given they'd sometimes make cookies at school and plus not to mention general enthu for anything sugary:-) But now at 12 he helps me put Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-63708045461404793832016-06-22T09:02:02.906-05:002016-06-22T09:02:02.906-05:00Thank you Sushma- yes, essential life skill is jus...Thank you Sushma- yes, essential life skill is just what it is. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-38686731568464239892016-06-22T09:00:55.906-05:002016-06-22T09:00:55.906-05:00Johanna- I love reading your blog and you and Sylv...Johanna- I love reading your blog and you and Sylvia definitely have a lot of fun in the kitchen together! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-14105266828913491422016-06-22T08:59:31.870-05:002016-06-22T08:59:31.870-05:00Thank you Shubha! Thank you Shubha! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-86109936956854618492016-06-22T08:59:18.840-05:002016-06-22T08:59:18.840-05:00Hi Judy- yes, and I myself am known to stand over ...Hi Judy- yes, and I myself am known to stand over the stove and eat half the sheet pan of roasted veggies before it even hits the table, so I identify ;)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-74804680017746047102016-06-22T08:56:48.247-05:002016-06-22T08:56:48.247-05:00Gosh Kamini, you're too kind- I do try but thi...Gosh Kamini, you're too kind- I do try but this parenting thing is a tough gig! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-82962869561894203862016-06-22T08:55:59.121-05:002016-06-22T08:55:59.121-05:00Thanks Angel! Thanks Angel! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-24374143110996357182016-06-22T08:55:44.799-05:002016-06-22T08:55:44.799-05:00It is great that you were able to learn cooking wh...It is great that you were able to learn cooking when the need arose- but how much better to make it a natural and fun part of our kids' upbringing so they're ready long before they need to fend for themselves. I'm so glad your son enjoyed making pops- yes, boys and girls both need to eat, so both need to know how to cook :) I am fortunate that both my dad and husband are ahead of Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-30484342129603897472016-06-22T08:46:15.700-05:002016-06-22T08:46:15.700-05:00Agreed, Amber- no one has to bake three layer cake...Agreed, Amber- no one has to bake three layer cakes unless they want to, but the ability to put together basic meals is a must and I would feel like I didn't do my job as a parent if I did not teach my child that much. <br /><br />That quote is so helpful for me- it is helping me to watch my tone and watch my words because they carry more weight than we realize!!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-85732697800609768832016-06-22T08:43:36.163-05:002016-06-22T08:43:36.163-05:00Hi Sala- Isn't it funny how kids ignore toys a...Hi Sala- Isn't it funny how kids ignore toys and want to play with pots and pans instead? Best wishes to you and your little guy- you'll have lots of fun cooking with him.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-71171998047694345862016-06-22T01:04:05.265-05:002016-06-22T01:04:05.265-05:00I loved your post Nupur. What an excellent way to ...I loved your post Nupur. What an excellent way to teach kids one of the life's essential skill. Waiting to read many such posts from you.<br /><br />Sushma<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194805370260503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-87292768738153016602016-06-21T23:57:21.472-05:002016-06-21T23:57:21.472-05:00Lovely post. I love hearing about people and thei...Lovely post. I love hearing about people and their kids - your mantras are great - I have mantras about trying things many times and not having to eat everything but at least try and eat some of the things on the plate (wish they were such neat mantras as yours). I have been pleased that sylvia is starting to read recipes and suggesting things to make - though she is more interested in sweet Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-4485548688404009232016-06-21T16:30:53.879-05:002016-06-21T16:30:53.879-05:00Bless you Nupur and Lila and V that's all I ca...Bless you Nupur and Lila and V that's all I can say after reading thisShubha Sanjay Athavalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771026386909043471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-4879886574694573542016-06-21T16:14:49.274-05:002016-06-21T16:14:49.274-05:00My two daughters did the same thing; nibbling on a...My two daughters did the same thing; nibbling on all the veggies and then being too full to eat more than a bite or two at the dinner table. Their plates were covered and placed in the fridge until they were hungry later. The boys learned to cook but it was more formal for some reason. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.com