Effort Quote by Gina Neely
“If kids cook with you and participate with you, to me that makes them more apt to eat the food. They feel like they made the dish; they want to taste it. It's special, It's an effort.”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: 30 Day Meals, Season 2, Episode 5, 2015
Involving children in cooking gives them ownership, making them more likely to enjoy and eat what they helped create.
In simple terms: Kids eat what they help make.
Let kids help cook to boost their appetite.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- school cooking class
- home meal prep
- holiday cooking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you simplify cooking tasks for kids?
- What dishes best encourage participation?
Children may lose interest if the task feels forced or too complex.