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Creative Kids: In the Kitchen

Erin Behan — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:01:00 GMT

My parents gave my sister and me a carboard box with stickers on the outside that looked like burners--it was our play kitchen, and we loved it. However, if your tot is a bit more demanding, you should consider the My Creative Cookery Club ($110) available at Modern Tots. This all-wood kitchen has all the essential--oven, cupboard, cooktop, sink, utensil rack--and comes with enough food and condiments to spark creativity. Now if only it came with a complimentary kid-print edition of "The Omnivore's Dilemma."

Tomorrow, look for a quality option for your budding carpenter.

Hand-Made: Wooden Sink and Stove Set

Karen — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:03:00 GMT

From designer Norbert Verneuer comes this adorable sink and stove set. Sure to make little mouths go "shhhhhh" to make the water run, as they wash the dishes and cook you oatmeal. $67.50 at The Wooden Wagon.

Wooden Kitchen Set for Young Chefs

crazedparent — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:02:00 GMT

I haven't met a preschooler or toddler that does love playing with a pretend kitchen set. This wooden kitchen ($330) from Willow Tree Toys comes complete with a hutch, stove, sink, and dishwasher in one set, and is sturdy enough to last a few tough play dates (because you know it's that kind of toy that everyone will want to play with at the same time).

Pop Goes the Wooden Toaster

crazedparent — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:11:00 GMT

There'll be no more breaking of mom and dad's real toaster when Junior(-ita) gets ahold of this wooden version. It's sturdy and can probably handle some serious playtime, unlike some of the plastic versions on the market. And besides, it's really cute.

The wooden toaster sells for about $25.

Voz Perkins Monsters Roar "I Cook!" and "I Bake!" in the Kitchen

Mir — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:02:00 GMT

Your little monsters will be clamoring for kitchen time when they get their hands on these "I Cook!"/"I Bake!" monster kitchen sets. This design is a collaborative effort between Voz Perkins (of Fishcakes), Erin Vertolli (of One Lucky Baby), Cindy Mendenhall (of Above and Beyond Designs), and ringmaster and Mahar Drygoods owner Robert Mahar. Gorgeous and whimsical, these accessories will get the kids ready to rumble with the rolling pin or potato masher.

The set will cost you $46 and includes reversible apron (choose which monster to wear facing out), oven mitt, hot pad, and monster recipe cards. Pointy teeth and tentacles not included.