Lowcountry Cuisine July 2018

LC 6 www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.MountPleasantRestaurant.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com lowcountry cuisine B reak out the bowls and hand over your spatulas, parents – it’s time to get kids cooking in the kitchen! And why not? Teaching kids from a young age the fundamentals of food and preparation can help our little ones have a healthier relationship with what they put into their bodies, while respecting the kitchen space with a safety first understanding. As a mom and home cook myself, I’m a huge proponent of empowering kids to become more self- sufficient, teaching them how to choose and prepare healthier options and, ultimately, helping them go off into the world with a set of skills to use on their own – no microwave or can opener needed. But don’t take my word for it. I sat down with private chef Laurie Erickson, who teaches in-home cooking classes for kids when she’s not busy whipping up gorgeous meals for events around town, and Kathy Trill, owner of Palmetto Kids Cooking in North Charleston, to learn more about their cooking programs for the kids of the Lowcountry. By Krysta Chapman Little Hands, Big Possibilities: Introducing Kids to the Kitchen Photo courtesy of Laurie Erickson. Photo by Krysta Chapman. Photo courtesy of Kathy Trill.