Kiddos in the Kitchen

In this Small Plate bonus episode, we hear from people from around the country sharing kitchen memories that stayed with them over time — and how they're making memories in their kitchens today.

Co-owner of the Big Bottom Market in Guerneville, California, and author of the cookbook Biscuit, Michael Volpatt shares his experience growing up in a food family and how his early life experiences affected him. Then, Phillip Baxman, the executive chef of the Westin in Cincinnati, Ohio, teaches us how to properly hold and use a knife.

Happy Earth Day! In this bonus episode, Earthy B's Rebecca Kimber shares her thoughts on sustainability and the circular economy — and how we can all be just a little bit more environmentally minded in the kitchen.

Jenny Tschiesche, a nutritionist in England, shares her tips for healthy, creative meal planning and safe cooking while we're sheltering in place during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Jenny Tschiesche, a nutritionist in England, shares her tips for healthy, creative meal planning and safe cooking while we're sheltering in place during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Rani Polak, MD, a physician and classically trained chef, shares the idea of culinary medicine — how our food choices impact our health in profound way. And, he says, the healthiest, most nourishing food is the food you cook yourself. (Science says so!) In this episode, Dr. Polak also shares some ideas on getting kids to eat their vegetables and a fun easy vegetable spring roll recipe you can do with your kiddos at home.

Chef Del Sroufe is an accomplished chef and cookbook author, who has worked in vegan and vegetarian kitchens, developing plant-based recipes, for more than 30 years. He stresses the importance of whole foods, and shares his thoughts on working with kids in the kitchen — and just how valuable it is. Then, Kim Bise, a mom and food blog writer, has a challenge for parents: Spend 15 minutes or less each day getting your kids into the kitchen. She shows us just how easy it can be.

Not enough time to cook and do all the other things on your to-do list? Andrea Anthony gets it. The owner of the Lobster Roll in New York and star of Eat, Drink and Bake with Andrea is a mother and grandmother. And she has a number of strategies for making the most of your time in the kitchen. Then, Margie Saidel from Chartwells K-12 shares a few ideas on how to make kitchen time more fun for our kiddos.

Melanie Potock, author of Adventures in Veggieland, helps parents work with their little picky eaters. But she stresses that our main job is about joy. In this bonus episode, she shares a joyfully sweet kitchen story of her own.

It's the holidays, and that means cookies! It can also mean a messy kitchen and some stress as you strive for an idyllic baking experience with your kiddos. Wendy McGowan, a professional cake and cookie decorator, is here to help make it go more smoothly — from how to set appropriate expectations, to what to look for in a sugar cookie recipe, and even how to make less mess.