Row enjoys cooking, he learns about food safety and nutrition and gains knowledge about the ingredients used and how they change during the cooking process. Today he made chicken style sausage rolls with puff pastry, vegetarian sausages and cheese.

Science

• Understanding food safety and hygiene by learning proper hand-washing and cleanliness when handling food
• Gaining knowledge about nutrition by recognizing the ingredients used in cooking and understanding their nutritional value
• Comprehending the changes in ingredients during the cooking process, such as how the pastry rises and the sausages cook and meld with the cheese

Continued development related to this activity can involve introducing simple experiments related to food science, such as exploring how different ingredients interact with each other or conducting taste tests to understand flavors and textures. Encouraging the child to ask questions about how food changes when cooked and discussing the science behind it can also contribute to their learning.

Book Recommendations

• "Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments from Around the House" by Liz Lee Heinecke: This book introduces simple kitchen experiments for kids to learn about science through cooking and food.
• "I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato" by Lauren Child: This book explores different types of food and can create an engaging discussion on ingredients and new recipes.
• "How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?: The Story of Food" by Chris Butterworth and Lucia Gaggiotti: This book explains the process of how food goes from the farm to the table, providing insights into the ingredients used in familiar recipes.