Inspiring Kids to Cook

Inspiring Kids to Cook
According to chef Jeremy Rock Smith, teaching kids to cook is all about teaching life skills. bbernard/Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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The benefits of cooking with your children are many, including honing a solid understanding of good nutrition and fostering self-sufficiency. Dad and executive chef Jeremy Rock Smith knows this all too well. Co-author of “The Kripalu Kitchen: Nourishing Food for Body and Soul,” he now finds himself in the role of culinary camp director at a kids’ summer camp, sharing his culinary prowess with a younger audience.

I asked chef Smith about teaching kids to cook. Here’s what he said.

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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