14 Ways Our Editors Get Their OWN Kids to Eat Healthy

Do you remember the Easy-Bake Oven? This pink countertop masterpiece was a gift from my mom on my 6^th birthday. As I ripped open the chocolate cake mix and stirred it together with a matching small pink spatula, my eyes lit up at the wonder of this gooey batter turning into a dessert. When the timer went off and we used the small pizza paddle-looking tool to pull out the cake I thought, “This is it. This is what I want to do forever.” My mom’s gift not only provided a sweet treat but it spurred my love of cooking.