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Mel Danico
The Aspiring Chef
I have been working in childcare services for over four years. When I was growning up, I enjoyed spending time with my family in the kitchen and watching my parents cook. I became familiar with the kitchen and cooking at an early age. This is a list of great tools of the trade for starting a career in culinary arts.
14 Gift Ideas for boys and girls
Who like cooking, baking
Recommended for Age(s): All
28-pc. Cupcake Bakeware Kit by Junior MasterChef by Junior MasterChef at Cooking.com
This Junior MasterChef kit comes with all the baking tools a kid could dream of, and even includes a recipe book. It's a great set to use with a little help from an adult.
Sassafras Kids Ice Cream Sundae Kit
My mom bought me this exact ice cream sundae kit when I was a kid. I thought the cone bowls and ice cream spoons were the coolest thing. This kit makes an instant ice cream party.
Kid's Lemonade Stand Tray Kit
Why not take your cooking skills to the next level and open up your own lemonade stand. This kit contains all you need to start up your business.
Easy Bake Oven Deluxe Delights
I once owned an Easy Bake oven when I was a kid, and I still have fond memories of making my own cookies and cakes even though it felt like an eternity to cook them. Hasbro has now come out with microwavable Easy Bake kits. This kit would be a great gift for someone who is into cake decorating.
Nordic Ware Zoo 3-D Cookie Cutters
This is one of the coolest cookie cutter sets I've seen. It comes with all the shapes you need to make 3D animal cookies. Decorate and play with your animals however you please; the best part is once you're done, you can eat them!
Thames & Kosmos Solar Cooking Science
This kit is perfect for someone who not only enjoys cooking, but is also intrigued by science. It comes with everything you need to experiment cooking using solar energy. Though it's not ideal to use for making a meal, it is pretty neat to try heating up a snack.
Pancake Kit
The Cooking Club has a variety of kits to choose from. Your child can learn how to cook a variety of food from pancakes to hamburgers.
Bella Donut Maker
Make adorable donuts in no time. This donut maker comes with a book of quick recipes, and is so easy to use. It will have you ready to open your own donut shop just after one batch. The best part of making these donuts is being able to decorate them; let your creativity run wild.
Pizza Party for 4
Pizza, pizza, pizza! This awesome kit comes with all the basics for a make-your-own-pizza party. It's perfect for birthday parties, or to use as a family activity.
FOOD FACE DINNER PLATE
Who says you can't play with your food at the dinner table? This plate makes playing with food acceptable by providing your child with a face to decorate and allowing them to experiment in the realm of food art.
Lunch Box Cookbook
Make packing lunches easier by providing your kids with a variety of healthy options you can make together.
Cook It in a Cup!
An easy to follow cookbook perfect for the beginner chef.
Zoku Duo Quick Pop Maker
Anything is possible with this popsicle maker. You and your kids can enjoy coming up with your own popsicle flavors, and enjoy them in less than 10 minutes.
Playful Chef Cooking Sets
Prep your mini chef by providing them with the perfect sized tools.
