{"id":28758,"date":"2025-01-21T20:24:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/cartmill\/?p=28758"},"modified":"2025-01-21T20:24:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:24:04","slug":"mini-master-chefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/cartmill\/2025\/01\/21\/mini-master-chefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Master Chefs"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, we were very lucky to have Beth visit us from East Renfrewshire Council. Beth is rolling out a fantastic new program called <\/span>Mini Master Chefs,<\/span> which encourages children to get involved in preparing healthy snacks at nursery using a variety of vegetables. It\u2019s a wonderful initiative to help little ones enjoy an extra portion of veggies in a fun and interactive way!<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a look at what we\u2019ve been up to so far:<\/span><\/p>\n

Morning Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

A small group of children had the chance to take part in a sensory \u201ctouch and taste\u201d session, exploring a range of different vegetables. The children were introduced to some new veggies they hadn\u2019t seen before, like cauliflower. We discussed their textures, smells, and how they grow.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next, the children had the opportunity to chop the vegetables. Beth taught us how to use knives safely, showing us two new cutting techniques: the <\/span>bridge hold<\/span> and the <\/span>claw hold.
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Taking turns to use our new knife skills Everyone took a turn to chop the vegetables. Once they were chopped, it was time for a taste test! One child said, \u201cI like the mushrooms.\u201d Another shared, \u201cI love tomatoes,\u201d while someone else commented, \u201cThe onion is spicy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Afternoon Session<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the afternoon, we made some delicious carrot flapjacks. Beth guided us through the preparation, and the children had another sensory experience, exploring the carrot peelings and oats. We discussed how they smelled and felt as part of the activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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One child remarked, \u201cThe carrots are like worms,\u201d while another said, \u201cIt tickles my fingers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Once the flapjacks were ready, the children got to enjoy them as part of their afternoon snack.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It has been such a fantastic experience for the children, and we can\u2019t wait to try out more activities with our <\/span>Mini Master Chefs later in the week.<\/span><\/p>\n

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