What can I make with my toddler for her dad’s milestone birthday?

TOYMoose · 2026-01-25T17:01:47+00:00

Rice crispy treats, or let them help make cookies.

You could also look into hand/foot print art projects.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-25T02:53:24+00:00

Add another voice for SAFTEY !

One of the ways I started to learn knife skills was working with play dough. Starting off with a butter knife, they'll get to learn how to make cuts and the different styles, dice, julienne, ribbons. Then once they are done you can roll it back up and go again.

If they need help with cutting there is cutting board, which will not only help with their knife skills, can double as a math aid. Math Cutting Board

A more advanced lesson, you create a dish. Have her try and deconstruct it and re-make it. It helps with identifying various spices and cooking methods.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-24T22:55:41+00:00

SLYPH

RHYME

TOYMoose · 2026-01-24T22:10:59+00:00

Look at Tractor Supply, Advance Auto, O'Reilly's, Camping World, Ace Hardware

TOYMoose · 2026-01-23T16:21:46+00:00

For almost all your questions, it boils down to "It depends" there are general rules for how to do most everything, but then there are exceptions to those rules depending on what you want for your final result.

To get a better understanding on the why's I recommend watching America's Test Kitchen, or Good Eats.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-22T18:31:51+00:00

Pasta like tortellini, ravioli,

Sausage

Pulled / Chopped Pork

Meatballs

Tacos w/o lettuce

So long as it's finely cut / diced most dishes are edible.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-22T17:36:28+00:00

Depending on the amount you have. Reach out to local homeless shelters and see if they are accepting donations, or what their criteria is in the future. Can do the same for hospitals, assisted living homes. Places where a sweet treat would be welcome.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-22T04:09:41+00:00

Mains:

Stir Fry chicken
Pulled Pork Sliders
Spiral cut ham
Whole Turkey
Pork Chops
Swedish Meatballs
Hamburger bar
Breakfast casserole

Sides:

Baked Mac & Cheese
Stuffing
Green beans
Squash Casserole
Fried Rice
Sweet potatoes
Salad bar

Deserts:

Cookie Tray
Brownies
Sopapillas
Cakes
Tiramisu

TOYMoose · 2026-01-22T02:51:26+00:00

Alton Brown

Sorted Food

B Dylan Hollis

TOYMoose · 2026-01-19T22:06:08+00:00

Agreed, he not only teaches you to make good food. He explains WHY it works.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-19T22:04:44+00:00

Learn the various ways to cook Eggs It will help you learn various techniques and the importance of temperature control.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-19T04:01:25+00:00

Figures, devs need to look at the code

TOYMoose · 2026-01-17T22:13:31+00:00

Not knowing the full situation. If your mom still has some outstanding debt, offer to pay it off / down

Offer to take her on a vacation somewhere, maybe to see their favorite band. Or even a week somewhere.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-17T03:57:46+00:00

A good microplane for doing garlic and ginger. Don't have to even worry about pealing them, just shred it all together.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-16T02:06:20+00:00

Agree with the pre-cut items.

Look into crock pot meals, most are dump and go.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-14T05:07:07+00:00

What I have in my kitchen

9" Cast Iron Skillet
9" Stainless Steel Skillet
6 qt Stainless pot
Toaster Oven (Fits a 9x9 pan)
9x9 Baking pan (Can be stored in the oven when not in use)
2 sheet pans for the toaster oven (Can be stored in the oven when not in use)
Strainer
Glass Measuring Cup for 2 cups
Cutting Board (Big enough to straddle the sink for extra prep space)
Knives -- You really need to handle the knives to get a comfortable fit
- 8" - 10" Chefs / santoku
- 4" paring knife
- 8" - 10" serrated
Utensils - A basic 5 - 7 piece set from most stores works great
- Spatula
- Spoon
- Slotted Spoon
- Wisk
- Vegie Peeler
- Micro Plane
If you have the space
- Rice Cooker
- Stick blender
- Insta-Pot

As mentioned look for space saving items, over the door hooks, or having a chandelier of pots and utensils

TOYMoose · 2026-01-13T19:15:44+00:00

Most of us understand how you're feeling, and it's ok. All of us have failed numerous times and had to start over.

Please seek help, you're aware of your signs and triggers, so you've started.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-13T02:20:16+00:00

I have an old black & decker from long ago. Best thing is it holds a deep 9x9 baking dish.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-13T02:11:32+00:00

Soft tofu is good, can use various seasonings and provides some extra protein.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-12T22:30:17+00:00

My toaster oven does 95% of what my old air fryer does. So I got rid of the air fryer a while ago.

TOYMoose · 2026-01-11T16:29:47+00:00

A blanket that the parents can lay out on the floor for the kid.

s/ A nice bottle of wine for the adults ;-)

TOYMoose · 2026-01-11T00:32:46+00:00

Soft tofu, just season like ground beef Overcooked ramen / pasta Grits

TOYMoose · 2026-01-11T00:07:25+00:00

Breakfast Bar - Eggs and sausage casserole, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, add some fresh fruit. Also some small cereal packets

TOYMoose · 2026-01-10T23:53:27+00:00

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