Cooking with kids - A great day out, at home.

This weekend has been a great opportunity for me to spend time with the kids. Mom at work and the kids off school and great summer weather to be enjoyed. Well heres the deal, long school holidays, many great things to do outdoors all adds up to hard work and a costly exercise. Remember it is your time to relax and recover from the stresses of work.

So today I have spent time at home cooking with the kids. First up get the cook books out and let them search. They will do this for hours. Let them get their noses in the spice and herb cupboard and smell those different ingredients. Send them off to find out where they come from on the internet.

Once you have a shopping list take the kids to the supermarket, you will be amazed how much they enjoy it when they are in control of the cooking.

Stop and have a posh coffee whilst the kids explore the books in the book store. Take your time and relax you deserve it.

When home get the kids cooking. Let them do it, only help when you have to and let them take responsibility. Set the dinner table, get the kids to make name cards and menus for the table setting. Even let them get dressed up for dinner. When your spouse arrives home to happy children, a home cooked meal and a smile from you you will have had a great day all round.

By the way we made Fussili with Sausage, Peppers and Olives - my daughters choice.