National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day

National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is a perfect opportunity to encourage the youngest in the family to learn responsibility and have fun in the kitchen. They see you cooking and cleaning in the kitchen every day, and now it's their turn! Let them run wild with adorable recipes and learn to clean up after themselves while having fun on this holiday September 13th.

The day was inspired by Young Chefs Academy, and they recommend the following to celebrate:

• As the kids measure ingredients, practice fractions together.
• Teach them about dividing responsibilities as they prep.
• Let them read the recipes aloud to learn challenging words and phrases.
• Allow even the youngest to participate! There are plenty of jobs, even if it's just pouring or taste testing. 

Try out these fun Crav'n Flavor recipes to celebrate, and find a Brookshire Brothers near you to let your kids take over the kitchen!

1. Chop celery into small "boats" or sections.
2. Spoon Food Club Peanut Butter into the celery boats.
3. Let your kiddo pick out their favorite animal from Crav'n Flavor Animal Cookies! Sprinkle with Food Club Raisins if preferred.

1. Use Over the Top Cake Pop Sticks to spear your Crav'n Flavor Sandwich Cookies.
2. Melt the red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and dip your cookies in. We recommend using Simply Done Wax Paper to allow the cookies to dry and harden without making a mess.
3. When they've set up a bit, melt the brown and green frostings individually to create a stem, leaves, or any other creative decorations your kids desire. 

1. Use a piping bag (or a Simply Done Plastic Bag with a small piece of the corner cut out) to funnel the white, green, and red frosting onto Crav'n Flavor Fudge Graham Cookies. Practice letters and numbers or create fun designs!

1. Combine Crav'n Flavor Penguin Crackers with your favorite trail mix ingredients (think peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips, etc.).
2. Store in a food-safe, airtight Simply Done Container or portion them in small Simply Done Snack Bags to enjoy right away!

1. Use a spoon or butter knife to spread pizza sauce on Crav'n Flavor Snack Crackers.
2. Sprinkle your preferred amount of Food Club Shredded Mozzarella Cheese and other pizza topping favorites like pepperoni or mixed veggies.
3. Heat 'em up for a bit (microwave, toaster oven, air fryer, etc.) or enjoy as-is!

Don't forget the clean-up! This is the time to teach invaluable lessons about responsibility and cleaning!

Make cleaning simple with Brookshire Brothers and Simply Done, our favorite brand for all household necessities from kitchen essentials and food storage, to cleaning products for every room in the house.

Find a Brookshire Brothers near you to let your kids take over the kitchen today!