We got another nicely-formatted letter from the preschool principal about a month ago, informing parents about "Culinary Week" on Jan. 5-7, during which the young ones will be taught how to prepare some simple healthy eats. And, parents can also join the fun by assisting their kids.
I thought this was a really good move on the school's part to help parents come up with new ideas about what healthy snacks to let kids bring to school. Because, God knows, I've run out of ideas and I'm sure I'm not alone in this problem. My excuse is I'm a working mom and I'm too tired to think -- plus, healthy food is pricier. Why can't the school just prepare those healthy fare instead? I'm more than willing to pay extra for that service if it exists.
But, if there's anything I learned from Culinary Week is this: shame on me, I knew my excuse was horribly lame and I should stop using it. Moreover, healthier options are not expensive at all. You just need to be creative.
Here are some of the super easy-to-make kid-friendly recipes we learned:
