momstown Mississauga's Junior Chefs – Making Canadian Flag Snacks

The snack that we made with the kids today was a Canadian Flag – perfect theme for a sunny July morning's cooking class!

Canadian Flag Snack Recipe

The kids started off talking about July and Canada’s Birthday, then everyone got their tools all ready (after a hand wash of course). We started by taking Graham crackers and using a knife to spread cream cheese all over the crackers. There was lots of cream cheese licked during this process!  

Next step we added the strawberry Jam as the red flag sides. This was a messy and delicious step with lots more finger licking yumminess. Finally it was time to add the strawberries. The kid got to try this cool little slicer, easily transforming them into neat slices perfect for making our maple leaves for the centre of the flag.

Finally it was time for eating – after a quick picture “say cheese” the snacks were quickly demolished!

We held our Junior Chef Program at Kathy Stewart’s House. She has agreed to host our program for the next few months. Kathy is a mom to three kids, a Pampered Chef Consultant and is also studying to become a Nutritionist.  What a busy Mama! We are running a members only show for July – check our message board for details. Proceeds from the show will go back into our Junior Chef Program!

Kathy showed us moms the ingredients on the cream cheese package and compared it to a larger name brand explaining to us how simple choices at the grocery store can significantly cut down the amount of chemicals and preservatives that are in your child’s food.  

Kathy talking nutrition with the kids! 

Kathy also had some flash cards and talked to the kids about healthy eating – it was interesting to hear how much they know already. There were very eager answers when asked what foods are good for you, and what things are only for sometimes snacks! It’s so natural and easy to talk to your kids about healthy eating, especially from a young age.

Did you know there’s an app for shopping Non-GMO? One mom showed the rest of us about this neat app where you can load up your favorite brands and see what’s in them! Not sure what GMO means? Come to our next Junior Chef Program and Kathy will talk to us about any questions we might have about food. 

Do you cook regularly with your child? Allowing them to help in the kitchen is a great way to get them to try new foods. Feel free to share your family’s favourite recipes here,  on our message board or in our Junior Chef album on our Facebook Fan Page.