Comments on: Quick and Easy Rocky Road

By: Victoria of Flavors of the Sun

Victoria of Flavors of the Sun — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:36:19 +0000

When you said half of the Australian kids aren’t learning cooking skills, it made me wonder about American children. Probably more than half are not–I wouldn’t be surprised in the least. Seeing Alfie making is Rocky Road reminded me of fond memories of when my son was younger–always special to work together or alone with a little supervision! I have never seen Turkish Delight in Rocky Road and find it a nice addition.

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 08:11:44 +0000

Thank you for letting me know Charlie – Saturday was such a very hot day here I abondened Kitchen Plan A and we headed to the local water park and remained blissfully damp all day. Sunday breakfast went according to plan and happiness reigned.

By: Debra

Debra — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 06:40:30 +0000

You inspire me to think more about involving my granddaughters in cooking with me. I don’t think I involved my own daughter all that much when she was young, and perhaps that really stemmed from the fact that my own mother really didn’t enjoy cooking, and we didn’t share that activity. I did cook with my own grandmothers and I think it’s a wonderful gift to give a child. THe statistics you share about children in Australia I’m quite certain is mirrored in the U.S. You’ve challenged me to think about that and see what I can do with the young people closest to me. And this recipe would surely be a treat for all of us! 🙂

By: Anna @ shenANNAgans

Anna @ shenANNAgans — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 06:08:13 +0000

So cool you have the kids in the kitchen with you, Charlie. My mom encouraged us to be a part of the cooking process when we were growing up, it gave us a much better idea about what we were putting in, an understanding of nutrition I guess. We were not lucky enough to do sweet stuff, it was always vegetables from our garden, but the rocky road guarantees they will be with you until the end, because who doesn’t love a chunk of that sweet treat. 🙂

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 04:00:07 +0000

Hi Jan, sounds like you’re going to be very busy this weekend; that’s a lot of cooking. I’m so pleased you’re going to make the rocky road – do let me know how it turns out. It certainly didn’t last long here! I don’t think the aprons and plates are available for sale; I think it’s just something they have put together for promotional purposes.

By: Krista

Krista — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:02:29 +0000

What a fun thing to make with kids! I’ll have to remember this when my friends bring their urchins over. They love cooking with me. 🙂

By: John/Kitchen Riffs

John/Kitchen Riffs — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:53:28 +0000

Love the pictures of Alfie! I never did much cooking when I was a kid, although my sisters did. That was kind of the times, though (50s and 60s). Too bad! Although I actually took up cooking when I was a teenager, simply because I wanted to try dishes my mother just didn’t want to make. Turned out I’m the best cook in my family — by a lot! 🙂 Fun post — thanks.

By: Mary Frances

Mary Frances — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:05:21 +0000

What a staggering statistic! It’s so important to introduce kids to cooking and prepping food or they’ll end up in college only knowing how to make toast for themselves. Great post!

By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:06:52 +0000

Charlie I’d like to know where to buy those plates and aprons – the site doesn’t seem to have an online shop. I have three grandchildren who are very fussy, picky, poor eaters – and I love to cook! They are staying with us this weekend and I will make Alfie’s Rocky Road with them. On Sunday morning I’ll make Donna Hay’s Ricotta Hotcakes with them but I have to be a bit sneaky about beating the buttermilk and ricotta together before they know what they’re getting, that way they get good calcium and protein – sloshed with Maple Syrup – and I am one happy Nanny. They also get to experience the transformation of egg whites into cloud magic. I don’t want them to grow up and miss the real pleasure of making and sharing all the wonderful foods we have available to enjoy.

By: Helene D'Souza

Helene D'Souza — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:08:24 +0000

Hey Charlie,
I was looking for a treat to make because I wanted to create a 24 days advent calendar to stuff with goodies for my man. =D I think so I found what I needed!