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02-Dinner: A Family Affair |
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Remember when you were growing up, there was always one house in the neighborhood where all the kids used to hang out? It may have been a house down the block or next door, but it was the place everyone wanted to go. There were fun things to do, yummy snacks on hand, and if you were lucky, an invitation to stay for dinner. And if you were really lucky, it was your house. If you have a family today, you know how hard it is to get everyone together for a meal. With school, music lessons and sports, dinner with the family can often take a backseat. This book helps you plan family dinners with great recipes and activities that make dinner together more special and more fun for everyone. Best of all, you'll work together to create something special without extra effort. Making Dinnertime Family Time It's a natural: Dinnertime + Family Time = Together Time. Start by making the dinner itself a simple activity for the whole family, one where everyone can do something to help and feel good in the process. For example, Mom selects the recipes and shops, Dad grills, older kids chop vegetables and younger kids mix. You'll create memories that will not be forgotten. Whenever possible, involve the kids in food adventures such as a family trip to a farmers' market or roadside stand, and let them each pick out a new fruit or vegetable. You'll help your kids taste new foods and have fun at the same time. Another way to let kids know you appreciate their viewpoint is to let them help plan the week's menu and shop for groceries with you to pick up the dinner ingredients. Knowing how to cook is an important life skill. Cooking with Mom or Dad helps instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Children can see, taste and share, with pride, the results of their efforts. Having your kids participate in planning and preparing meals is more than just a way to spend time together and get chores done; it's also a good way to develop and reinforce skills such as reading, counting, measuring, timing, fine motor coordination and teamwork. Plus, chances are they'll open up and talk about other things happening in their lives, such as a new friend in class or a favorite book or sport. And there are even more benefits. If children are involved with the meal, they'll be more likely to eat what they've helped prepare and to try new foods. Cooking is also an ideal way to introduce and teach children about diverse cultures, new ingredients, nutrition and the value of eating different kinds of foods. Parents play the most important role in helping kids learn how to develop the healthful eating habits that will last a lifetime. Gather 'Round the Table Eating together as a family can give everyone a greater appreciation for food, how it's cooked and what it takes to prepare it. Food nourishes and comforts, and just as important, the bonding that happens over a meal nurtures and supports the whole family. For many families, the kitchen is the heart of the home-the place where everyone goes, not just to eat, but also for sharing, learning and growing together. The kitchen and the dinner table are familiar, friendly places where some of the earliest memories and fondest moments have taken place. Many family and neighborhood events and celebrations center around food and become part of the emotional ties that connect generations and even communities. Experience all the good times and memorable moments that come with cooking dinner and sharing a simple activity with your family. Cooking and eating dinner together is a happy, wholesome way to create homemade fun! From "Betty Crocker easy family dinners: Simple Recipes and Fun Ideas to Turn Mealtime into Quality Time.-1st Edition" Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter, with recipes, cooking tips and more! |
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