Minichefs: how to make whoopie pies
Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by Debbie Smith in Food & Drink
Inspired by a Spatula article by BakeLoveNotWar on how to make whoopie pies, one brave young Minichef stepped up to the plate to try his own hand at these bite-sized treats. Here’s how to make your own choc chip and peanut butter whoopie pies. Time taken – 45 minutes Number of children – One 4 year old Makes [...]
Minichefs: The ultimate chocolate experience at Rococoa
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by Debbie Smith in People & Places
Everyone who’s seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory dreams of finding a golden ticket and heading to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory (ok, there are scary bits like when Veruca Salt meets her gruesome end but still wouldn’t you quite like to meet an oompa loompa?). Lucky for our Minichefs, we got the chance to experience [...]
Minichefs: chocolate noodle nests
Posted on 30. Mar, 2012 by Debbie Smith in Food & Drink
With the Easter holidays in full swing our world seems to be filled with chocolate, bunnies, marshmallows and chicks. Creating Easter gifts for granny, aunty and friends is always a little more fun when there’s the chance of licking a chocolate bowl, so set your little people to work with these chocolate noodle nests. Ingredients [...]
Minichefs: Eton mess at Hillcrest Berry Orchards
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Debbie Smith in People & Places
With summer in full swing we thought it was time to learn more about berries. These are the essential healthy, colourful and tasty dessert ingredients that don’t just magically arrive in the freezer of your local supermarket, but actually orginate on bushes and canes in gorgeous areas like the Banhoek Valley in the Western Cape. [...]
Minichefs: strawberry picking at Polkadraai
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Debbie Smith in People & Places
Located near to Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, the Polkadraai Strawberry Farm is a super place to pick strawberries and allow children to see that strawberries don’t just grow in polystyrene trays covered in clingwrap. After a briefing about the area where we were allowed to go picking, as well as a quick lesson (necessary [...]
Minichefs: strawberry smoothie milkshake
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Debbie Smith in Food & Drink
There is something about a milkshake that makes everything seem right with the world. This recipe adds a good dose of strawberries for maximum summer goodness. Time taken: 15min Ages involved: 4 – 10 Number of children: 6 Makes: 6 Tools: Chopping board and knives Blender Measuring cups Glasses Straws Ingredients: 1 cup frozen strawberries [...]
Minichefs: strawberry and cream pancakes
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Debbie Smith in Food & Drink
A popular, quick weekend meal in our home is a batch of pancakes which can be whipped up in record time for any number of people. While elaborate fillings of creamed spinach or smoked salmon are sure to impress, the good old cinnamon sugar with lemon juice remains a popular choice. Now, with strawberry season [...]
Minichefs: frozen strawberry dreams
Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Debbie Smith in Food & Drink
With abundant fresh strawberries to use after a strawberry picking outing, nothing is more popular with the Minichefs than this frozen dessert. It is a super-easy treat, requires no cooking and is perfect for little hands to prepare. Just be prepared to wait for it to freeze. Time taken: 30mins plus freezing time Ages involved: [...]
Minichefs: how to make pavlova
Posted on 17. Oct, 2011 by Debbie Smith in Food & Drink
The bokke may be out of the running for the rugby World Cup but that didn’t stop these Minichefs cooking up a storm in tribute to World Cup host country, New Zealand. In celebration of the final this weekend, why not whip up these pavlova treats with your little people? There are many arguments as [...]
Minichefs: bacon and cheese muffins
Posted on 03. Oct, 2011 by Debbie Smith in Food & Drink
A few weeks ago we headed over to Hout Bay for a muffin-making-extravaganza with five minichefs. With polenta, cheese, bacon, corn and spring onions, these muffins make a healthy choice for summer picnics and, with a little bit of gooey cheese inside, they’ll be gobbled up quick sticks. Time Taken: 1 1/2 hours Ages involved: [...]
