Eating - Daddy Style

Sara here:

It has been so great to have a guest post from Dinner Dad this week. I hope you are all enjoying the menu. More than anything, however, I hope you are enjoying a man's perspective and contribution to mealtime chaos.

I have been talking to a lot of friends and it seems like men have become much more of a regular in the kitchen. In fact I have many friends who's husbands are the chef in their house. They don't like to cook - their husbands do. So nice to see those stereotypical gender roles breaking down.

Even though I am doing the cooking in our house (for the most part) I do try to be aware of the mindset I am creating with my three boys. I want them to understand that I do it because I enjoy it, not because it is my "job". I also try to encourage them to cook with me as much as possible. I want them to get to know food and techniques in the kitchen. I want them to be able to take care of themselves and eat well when they are older. Okay, I will be honest, I want them to be famous chefs and feed Mommy fancy meals on regular occasions. And buy me diamonds. It is the least I deserve.

But in the meantime, I will teach them how to use a carrot peeler, and how to properly wash their hands, and not to put their tongues on a beater while it is moving. Baby steps.

I found a great website from a Dad on tips (from his perspective) on mealtimes. Great advice! http://functionalfather.com/dinnertime-with-the-kids/ Enjoy!

Happy Eating!