Disclosure: I received a sample in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.
Our spring break officially started today, which also happens to be Pi Day! Since we are not sure how long this “break” will actually last yet (*wink*), I have been trying to think of activities that will keep us from being bored at home.
We recently had the opportunity to try out Kidstir, a subscription cooking kit for kids. We received the March 2020 box and the theme was Pi or “pie”. This box included a Kidstir apron, a “Perfect Pie Cutter” and special pie-themed labels. In addition, the box included colorful recipe pages for:
- Fun Day Frittata Pie
- Primo Pasta Pie
- Chill Out Choco Pie
These pages also include fun factoids and activities for the kids and tips for their adult helpers. The pages are hole-punched and can be put in a binder so that kids can create their own personal cookbook. (An official Kidstir binder is included with a 12 month subscription. The binder shown in these pictures is one that I already had.) I like the idea of kids having a notebook of tried and true recipes. This is something that my mom has already started doing with my kids.
Fun Day Frittata Pie
Although we eat eggs quite often around here, I am not sure we have ever made a frittata before. My son is an eager helper in the kitchen; I hope this continues into adulthood! He had fun chopping the bell pepper and cracking the eggs. Although he is not usually a big fan of bell peppers or tomatoes, he ate them in the frittata because he helped make it. (Isn’t it funny how that works?) We ate this delicious frittata for dinner and had a little bit left over for breakfast the next day. Our family thought this recipe called for a too much salt, but that is part of the recipe-testing process. It shows kids how recipes sometimes need to be adjusted to fit your own personal taste.
Primo Pasta Pie
I would never have thought to make pasta into a “pie”, so this was an especially fun recipe to try. My kids like to watch cooking competition shows and we are always impressed with the presentation. This recipe called for a springform pan, which my son had never used before. I was amazed that one box of cooked rigatoni pasta, stood upright, fit perfectly into the pan! There is also a recipe to make smaller versions in a mug, which is useful if you do not own a springform pan.
Chill Out Choco Pie
Of course, you cannot have a pie theme without a pie for dessert, right? This Chill Out Choco Pie is simple to make, even for younger kids. It is always amazing to watch heavy cream turn into whipped cream simply by incorporating air.
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My 9 y/o son started his six week long “spring break” yesterday. He wanted his favorite “puffy pancake” (aka Dutch baby, or German pancake) for breakfast. I turned it into a lesson, having him write down the recipe and compile the ingredients. We had fun, and made a yummy breakfast!
Wow, six weeks! We like Dutch Babies, so now I want to make one during our break as well. Love how you’re make learning fun!
all the kids like to help out cooking. we have fun
My son likes to bake cookies and cakes.
I have 2 daughter that love to cook, just like me! If they are not helping me in the kitchen, they’re playing together in their play kitchen. They love to help me make everything from salads to cakes. Their favorite thing to do is decorate cupcakes and cookies and make pizza.
Ooh, how nice to have two helpers in the kitchen! Cooking is a skill that will last them a lifetime!
My daughter has always loved cooking with me. Our favorite meal to make together is tacos. We also make homemade pizza a lot.
My daughter loves to bake. She loves to bake cakes. pies, brownies and cupcakes.
My niece loves to make cupcakes! 🙂
Ye, we do love to cook. Currently our favorite thing is to bake.
My grandson loves to cook, he took an after school cooking class, he likes to make chicken tenders for supper.
My kids like making baked goods .
YES! We love to bake 🙂
My son is just turning two, but he loves helping with everything. Especially when I have to use the hand mixer or electric chopper.
I am teaching my granddaughters to cook when they visit. They participate in cooking every meal we eat and making a dessert.
That is so great! Those memories will last forever!
My son likes to make his own breakfast.
My grandkids like to make pancakes, eggs, pizza 🍕 & lots is sweet baked goods like cookies, cakes & pies 🥧 YUM 😋
Some love to get involved and help. One nephew was so thrilled with the baking he did at Christmas. He brought everything to his grandparents (my parents) after we had baked and cooked all day. My father gushed about how wonderful everything was.
What a sweet story! Food really does bring us all together!
My granddaughter loves to make French onion soup
My daughter is a cupcake girl! She is obsessed with those sprinkles!
My 5 & 8 year old cousins (i watch them in the summers and days off school) are always asking to help cook or they want to pick dishes to make. I love that they love to cook or help cook! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize!
My oldest loves to cook. She loves to make scrambled eggs the most but she is always asking to help me.
My daughter loves to bake brownies and cookies!
the grandkids love to help make whatever I am making.
We like to make soups and bake cookies!
My kids love to cook, my son mostly bakes while my daughter likes to experiment with different recipes.
My son loves to bake with me!
My daughters love to cook with me they love making any bake goods.
What a great idea for kids; especially now!
My 10-year-old grandson loves to cook just about anything.
My nieces love to cook and bake. They are learning fast!
My middle grandson, age 11, loves to cook. He likes to bake. Unfortunately, he is not good about cleaning up the kitchen afterwards.
Ha! Yes, the clean-up is unfortunately not as fun as the cooking.
My kids love to make Mac and Cheese. That’s their favorite!
My love making cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
my grandkids love to cook they started out with no cook recipes then started to bake and now moving on to more complicated recipes.
Yes my girls love to cook and help me cook dinner most nights. Their favorite thing to make is sugar cookies.
My kids love to cook anything from pasta to cookies.
My daughter likes to bake dessert and lick the bowl lo. My son likes to cook everyone breakfast
pasta
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my 10 year old loves to make cakes and cupcakes
The kids in my family love to cook, my youngest nephew mostly bakes while my oldest likes to learn from experience. At times they even do a fundraiser to help their parents pay the bills!
My kids love to help cook breakfast with pancake and eggs and also love baking cookies and cupcakes!
My granddaughter has been cooking for several years, and she is a really good cook. Thanks!
They do! Especially on the outside grill.
Caroline was in cooking club after school. So this would be a great way to continue that now that schools closed. Thanks so much for the chances to win.