The revolution has begun! Kids are in the kitchen preparing delicious and healthy meals all by themselves. Check out the new web-based series, Junior Chefs of America, the first kids cooking program/website created for kids and hosted by real kids who love to cook. The website teaches parents and kids how to create fresh, home-cooked meals, inspiring a new generation of smart eaters!
The creator and producer of the online show, Michelle Green, is a mother of ten-year-old twin boys, Alex and Jake. "The idea came from my son who LOVES to cook," reports Green, "and the realization that kids are fully capable to do so, without their parents---but of course with their permission!" By offering kids their own cooking platform, Green's aim is for "kids to learn proper cooking and eating habits at an early age."
The recipes are presented in short, high-energy webisodes hosted by some amazing kids at home in the kitchen, creating their favorite recipes. Cheerful and articulate, the youthful hosts explain, step-by-step, how to create delicious, nutritious, easy dishes that are clearly kid-proof!
The Junior Chefs hail from California and Wisconsin, but young people who love to cook and have some skill creating short movies are welcome to upload their own webisode. The producer encourages kids around the world to participate. "In the near future we will be searching kids' culinary classes and schools for potential hosts as we continue to grow the website and add more webisodes," adds Green.
The website opens a line of communication between child and adult, sparking interest in the culinary arts. Green recently launched her own start-up production company; Junior Chefs of America is one of the first projects she's producing. "No investors, no business partners! This is all coming out of my own pocket, because I believe in it so much!" she says. "Families should use this site to start a dialogue, whether it be about eating fresh foods or about kids gaining the knowledge and confidence to learn a skill, which is cooking. I also think of it as an alternative to the fast food nation that is largely responsible for childhood obesity."
The website is committed to using safe procedures in the kitchen, both with tools and handling food. "Junior Chefs of America promotes safety in the kitchen and and encourage parents to cook alongside their kids while having fun doing it!" Green says, adding, "The main goal is to empower the kids to have a voice about their nutrition."
Does your child have a favorite recipe? Create and upload your own webisode at www.jrchefsofamerica.com!
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