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Looking for ways to get your child into the kitchen?  How about having them help you give the veggies a bath before dinner?  You do realize that if they play with their food or help you prepare it, they will be more likely to eat it, right?

Here’s a quick how-to:

• Carrots, potatoes, yams and turnips should be scrubbed under cool running water with a stiff brush.  You  might want to collect the water in a tub to water your plants afterwards.  No sense letting it drain…
• Gently scrub veggies with a waxy skin, such as bell peppers, cucumbers, squash and eggplant.
• Be gentle with mushrooms.  Use a soft brush or a damp paper towel to wipe off dirt and grit that accumulates on the outside edges.  Submerging mushrooms will water-log their delicate membranes and can lead to them being soggy and tasteless.
• A good rinse is all tomatoes, cauliflower and broccoli need.

Helpful tip:  If your child loves to play in the water, place some towels on the floor near the sink to avoid any slips afterwards!