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Kid's Cook

If you haven’t heard it yet, I bet you will pretty soon. Someone small and probably very cute most of the time, but without a driver’s license or captivating hobby is going to let loose with the infamous summer vacation phrase “I’m BORED! There’s NOTHING to do!” Never fear, children. (And perhaps fear just a tiny bit, dear parents!) Auntie Joyce has rounded up a few recipes that will keep the pint sized set amused for at least a day or two.

Chances are most kids these days have some experience in the kitchen. From microwave popcorn to instant cups of mac n’ cheese, even the tiniest tot can punch the buttons and produce a snack in record time. I have to admit that for a long time I didn’t think this qualified as real cooking, but I’ve changed my mind. It’s real cooking, just not HOME cooking from scratch, which I always think is better for lots of reasons.

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