Having a Foodie or a Miniature Gourmet At Home?

Foodie Kids Love to Explore Various Cuisines

We have got used to picky eaters. But the latest trend in children are ‘foodies’ or miniature gourmets who are anything but finicky. Dietitians and nutritionist comment that these children are eager to explore different restaurants and new foods with their inquisitiveness leading them to try new recipes in the kitchen. These kids really know to savor, appreciate and acknowledge a food’s flavor, aroma and texture.

Intrigued? Then you'll be happy to learn that raising a foodie is a lot easier than you might expect. Here's how:

Be an Example

We assume that kids are generally happy digging into a pack of French fries or feasting on chicken nuggets. This is because we have tuned them for these foods. The reality is that children like to follow whatever their parents eat. It is in your hands to show your warmth to different types of foods and cuisines. If you want them to eat a healthy salad or roasted sea bass, cook it and eat it along with them.

Cooking Together Helps to Bond with your Child

Keep your child alongside while cooking. Children learn to value the culinary aspect of eating, appreciate the cooked food and develop a special bonding with their parents while sharing a common interest. This special bond is advantageous for several reasons, details of which are available at www.firsteatright.com.

Engage your child in Culinary Classes

Culinary classes help your kids to improve their knowledge about food safety, storage and presentation. They may also be lucky enough to meet other like-minded miniature foodies.

Expand your Thoughts Beyond Flavor

Along with taste and flavor of the prepared food, divert your attention to the food’s sensory qualities such as aroma, color and texture during meal times. Rather than asking “Do you like the mirchi pakora?” you might put forward a question such as “Do you like the crispy texture of the pakora?”

Don’t Miss out on Practical Learning

Practical experience is the best way to learn new things easily. Instead of just sitting at home and discussing about foods, you can take your child to different kinds of restaurants where they can taste new foods that are distinct from the ones they usually eat at home. It is even more better if you choose restaurants where your child can have a look at the way dishes are prepared while discussing about the ingredients and cooking methods.

Go Intercontinental

Ethnic foods provide you with ample opportunity to check out various flavors and textures which you don’t come across in your daily routine. Never hesitate to try out new cuisines besides your local Indian or French restaurants. You child may be interested in trying the sushi roll and even ask for it once again!