Kaelyn is getting to the age where she enjoys helping me do household tasks more and more. Whether it be picking up around the house or helping me in the kitchen...she is always there with a willingness and desire to help. I have especially noticed this over the past couple of weeks as I bake and get things ready to freeze for when the baby arrives. She stands there at the table trying to help me stir, but will often times get frustrated with utensils and how hard they are for her little hands to manipulate and use.

I love having her help me, and feel it's important for children to be involved in learning these skills early on. That's why I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review the 27 piece Foundation Set from Curious Chef.

What I think is so great about this set is that it gives children a starter set with all the essential cooking tools and accessories needed to begin their journey of discovery and fun in the kitchen. It really helps to get them excited about cooking and helping in the kitchen. This set includes:

• Large Silicone Mixing Spatula
• Silicone Pastry Brush
• Large Poly Spoon
• Whisk
• Nylon Cookie Turner
• Non Stick Rolling Pin
• Kitchen Timer
• 6 Piece Measuring Spoon Set
• 6 Piece Measuring Cup Set
• 3 Quart Mixing Bowl Set
• Bear Cookie Cutter
• Flower Cookie Cutter
• Butterfly Cookie Cutter
• Apron
• 2 Oven Mitts
• Chef Hat
  

The moment we opened the package I could tell that this set was very good quality and had a great deal to offer! I wasn't sure what to expect, but was very pleased to see that they weren't toys, but actual kid sized versions of quality cooking utensils. It's the perfect way to introduce your children to the kitchen with utensils that are suited just for them and can hold up to real cooking and baking experiences. I am very excited to have this Foundation Set for Kaelyn, and although young, I know she'll have many fun times using it now, and over the years to come.

The 27 piece Foundation Set is just the beginning of all that Curious Chef has to offer. They also have some great specialty sets that allow their curiosity and confidence in the kitchen to grow even more. I especially like the 6 Piece Cookie Gift Kit which includes items pictured below and retails for approximately $19.99...


Buy It: The 27 Piece Foundation Set from Curious Chef retails for approximately $59.99. It can be found at a number of retail locations and online stores here.

How To Enter To Win: Curious Chef has kindly offered one lucky reader a 6 Piece Cookie Gift Set of their own! To enter, visit Curious Chef and leave me a comment letting me know another product they carry that you like.

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