I Quit: Teaching Kids and Teens to Cook by Stepping Back | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration

On today’s episode, we are talking about quitting. Jody shares the story behind her viral “I Quit” post. She’s not quitting cooking altogether; instead, she’s quitting the role of default family cook and handing some of that responsibility over to her kids.  Jody shares what has actually happened now that her kids are in charge of making dinner. We get into the real side of it all, from burnt croutons to successful Thai curry.  You will hear how this experiment has given Jody the gift of time and how both Kirstie and I are inspired to try something similar in our own kitchens. Our conversation is funny and honest, and it gives you a realistic look at how kids really learn to cook, how families can share the load, and why teaching children to feed themselves is about so much more than getting dinner on the table. Jody’s stories will give you permission to step back and the inspiration to say “I quit” in your own way, without anyone going hungry. Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure.  Links and ResourcesMac and Cheese and Ground BeefThai CurryEggless Caesar Dressing RecipeCreamy Chicken Pesto GnocchiBeef Broccoli Stir Fry Connect with us!The Culinary Studio WebsiteThe Culinary Studio InstagramAmy Schlueter InstagramThe Culinary Studio FacebookThe Culinary Studio TikTok