Insight From a 14 Year Old on How Cooking Has Helped Build Confidence and Life Skills / Ep 6

Cooking With Teens - Bonding With Teenagers, Family Recipes, Dinner Ideas

In today's episode, we chat with my 14-year old son James, who shares his experience with cooking, and the relatable perspective he brings unlike his total foodie brother Lucas. James discusses his favorite dish to make - fried chicken - detailing the learning process and the challenge of mastering the recipe. We dive into life skills gained from cooking, such as organization and time management, and the positive impact on their family relationship through bonding over meal preparation. James also talks about experimenting with different ingredients and recipes, highlighting the value of cooking as a crucial skill for personal and relational growth. Cooking is not only a life skill but also as a means to foster family connections and healthy eating habits - tune in and see what I mean!

Fried chicken with cornflake batter and a sweet + spicy soy drizzle sauce

Fried chicken with velvety honey three-mustard sauce

Another video of James making chicken!

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