1. Keep it safe. Teach your kids safety. Keep younger children away from a hot stove and sharp knives. Even very young children will want to put the flour in the mixing bowl or break an egg. Turn the mixer off and let them do it.
  2. Keep it simple. Choose simpler recipes and quicker recipes for young kids. Kids love to get their hands in the dough. Consider a simple cookie recipe, where the cookies are hand-formed.
  3. Make it feel good. Overlook boo-boo’s like egg shells in the dough. Praise often even if the product isn't perfect. When a mess happens, take it in stride and don't voice blame.
  4. Build kids not cookies. The kitchen makes an excellent classroom. Help the child read and interpret the directions - learning to follow written instructions is an important life skill. Help the child understand the fractions found in most recipes. With older kids, use the opportunity to pass a little wisdom along - even if it slows down the project.
  5. Take your time. Neither you nor your kids will enjoy the experience if you're fighting the clock. It takes twice as long to bake with kids - it's just worth it.
  6. Keep it clean. Teach good hygiene habits. Teach kids to wash their hands often and to clean and disinfect the counters. Help them use clean sponges and towels.
  7. Teach ingredients. Teach them the basics of ingredients. Explain how yeast works or baking soda. Show them the difference between caster sugar, brown sugar and icing sugar.
  8. Keep that food safe. Teach them food safety principles. Make them aware of dangerous bacteria and how they thrive.
  9. Consider mixes. Have a few mixes on hand for cooking with kids. With a mix, there is less that can go wrong. Since it takes less time to bake, a mix may be more suitable for a child's attention span or may better fit an available block of time.
  10. Clean it up. Teach them to clean up as they go and afterwards. Let them know that the job is not done until the kitchen is clean.
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Some info to guide you along……



Size of Cupcakes:
Diameter 6.5cm


Standard Flavours:
Vanilla
Chocolate


Special Flavours:
Valrhona Chocolate
Chocolate Chips
Oreo
Nutella


Minimum Order:
Minimum order of 20 cupcakes. A deposit is required. Deposit is non refundable if the order is cancelled 3 days before the collection date.


Special Request:
If you have a special request for a particular theme, there will be additional charges, depending on complexity of theme. Special packaging can be arranged at a small fee.


Dessert Tower Rental:
Impress your guests with a great display. It can be used to display cupcakes, appetizers, brownies and other party treats! Four stacking sections with angled tiers for the best view of decorated desserts. Rental is $10 with a $50 deposit.


Delivery:
Self collect is preferred from my residence in the East for now. I charge a $20 fee for delivery (only at my convenience, my apologies!).

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

10 tips to make baking with kids a success

Posted by Trish Lim at 1:30 AM 0 comments
  1. Keep it safe. Teach your kids safety. Keep younger children away from a hot stove and sharp knives. Even very young children will want to put the flour in the mixing bowl or break an egg. Turn the mixer off and let them do it.
  2. Keep it simple. Choose simpler recipes and quicker recipes for young kids. Kids love to get their hands in the dough. Consider a simple cookie recipe, where the cookies are hand-formed.
  3. Make it feel good. Overlook boo-boo’s like egg shells in the dough. Praise often even if the product isn't perfect. When a mess happens, take it in stride and don't voice blame.
  4. Build kids not cookies. The kitchen makes an excellent classroom. Help the child read and interpret the directions - learning to follow written instructions is an important life skill. Help the child understand the fractions found in most recipes. With older kids, use the opportunity to pass a little wisdom along - even if it slows down the project.
  5. Take your time. Neither you nor your kids will enjoy the experience if you're fighting the clock. It takes twice as long to bake with kids - it's just worth it.
  6. Keep it clean. Teach good hygiene habits. Teach kids to wash their hands often and to clean and disinfect the counters. Help them use clean sponges and towels.
  7. Teach ingredients. Teach them the basics of ingredients. Explain how yeast works or baking soda. Show them the difference between caster sugar, brown sugar and icing sugar.
  8. Keep that food safe. Teach them food safety principles. Make them aware of dangerous bacteria and how they thrive.
  9. Consider mixes. Have a few mixes on hand for cooking with kids. With a mix, there is less that can go wrong. Since it takes less time to bake, a mix may be more suitable for a child's attention span or may better fit an available block of time.
  10. Clean it up. Teach them to clean up as they go and afterwards. Let them know that the job is not done until the kitchen is clean.

Monday, June 22, 2009

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Posted by Trish Lim at 3:22 AM
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Not quite keen to bake but want to order instead?

Posted by Trish Lim at 3:10 AM 0 comments
Some info to guide you along……



Size of Cupcakes:
Diameter 6.5cm


Standard Flavours:
Vanilla
Chocolate


Special Flavours:
Valrhona Chocolate
Chocolate Chips
Oreo
Nutella


Minimum Order:
Minimum order of 20 cupcakes. A deposit is required. Deposit is non refundable if the order is cancelled 3 days before the collection date.


Special Request:
If you have a special request for a particular theme, there will be additional charges, depending on complexity of theme. Special packaging can be arranged at a small fee.


Dessert Tower Rental:
Impress your guests with a great display. It can be used to display cupcakes, appetizers, brownies and other party treats! Four stacking sections with angled tiers for the best view of decorated desserts. Rental is $10 with a $50 deposit.


Delivery:
Self collect is preferred from my residence in the East for now. I charge a $20 fee for delivery (only at my convenience, my apologies!).