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First for Earth Bamboo Fibre Kid’s Meal Set - Zebra (5 Pieces)- R175 First for Kids bamboo meal sets are made primarily of bamboo and provide an eco-conscious offering and sustainable solution for families exploring a green lifestyle.
Let’s Cook - Delicious Yet Nutritious Easy Meals And Treats For Kids And Teens - R210 For kids, by kids! with a little help from Ms Sibalicious! Let’s Cook is jam-packed with nutritious and delicious, easy-to-do meals and snacks for any occasion, from lunchboxes to smoothies and so much more.
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Tescoma Delicia Kids Cookie Cutters for Boys (6 Piece Set)- R117 The new cutter moulds are totally plastic with the same functionality and utility of the classic ones, but thinking about the safety of children.
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KitchenFX Portable And Rechargeable 175W USB Blender with Strainer - Pink- R299 From fully charged, the blender can last for approximately 10 to 12 uses until a recharge is required. Charging to full capacity in two (2) hours.
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Best kids cooking shows BUHLE MBONAMBI GETTING children involved in food preparation is an easy way to get buy-in and for them to taste their own creations. Not only that – preparing easy snacks and recipes together is a good way to lay a strong nutritional foundation. Getting them involved leads them to adopt healthier eating habits, with more fruits and vegetables. One way of getting them interested is to watch cooking TV shows for kids. Here’s our pick to help release their inner chef.
Disney Cookabout KitchenFX Kids Leakproof 6
Compartment Bento Lunch Box- R459
The KitchenFX Bento Kids Lunchbox is an innovative bento-style lunch box designed exclusively for active kids on the go.
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A scene from Disney Cookabout
DISNEY CHANNEL
This local kids cooking show uses food preparation, cooking and outdoor exploration to showcase local ingredients and a fun-filled approach to healthy eating. It’s also a competition, where each contestant is sent on an excursion to find supplies, allowing them to explore South Africa’s fresh produce. Once the ingredients are collected, the team is transported
to the Cookabout Kitchen to cook up a storm.
The Big Family Cooking Showdown
MasterChef Junior
This show sees 16 families compete for the top spot. The competition takes place over eight heats, three semifinals and one final, with each heat split into three categories. As the rounds go on, the families have to impress judges to progress in the competition before one family claims the crown.
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Is there another cooking show as popular as Masterchef? Well, Junior is even better. The world recently mourned the untimely passing of Ben Watkins, a rising young culinary star in the sixth season of MasterChef Junior who died from a rare form of cancer. The show sees some of the best young cooks show off their skills and have fun in the kitchen.
Top Chef Junior SHOWMAX
Even though the show has long been cancelled, you can still stream it, which is awesome. Like it’s adult version, Junior has 12 competitors. They cook up anything from sweets to fivecourse dinners. Want to improve your gourmet cooking? This is the show for you.
NETFLIX
Good Eats
AMAZON PRIME
This is for children with an interest in not just cooking, but the science behind it. Hosted by Alton Brown, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s equal parts educational and playful. The show has engaging demonstrations and makes cooking much easier to understand. Brown is able to make even the more complicated aspects of food science approachable to young viewers.
