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Feed the Family with this Fabulous Cookbook

by Monika November 4, 2019

My amazing friends Misha and Vicki Collins have come out with a cookbook, The Adventurous Eaters Club. It shows families how to become mealtime adventurers so kids can build lifelong relationships with real food. How very Hipcooks of them! I like to imagine it’s influenced by the many meals we shared together. It’s all about no-stress, measurement-free, put the health and fun into cooking. Involving kids in the kitchen is the way to do it!The Adventurous Eaters Club: Mastering the Art of Family Mealtime Book

Cookbook Giveaway

Hipcooks loves the Adventurous Eaters Club and you will, too! Today (11/4/2019) we’re giving away 10 copies, 5 people who sign-up for a Hipcooks class today will be eligible and 5 people to be picked here at the Hipcooks Blog. To enter, please comment below or purchase a class (write “Enter me for a Free Cookbook” in the comments section). We’ll pick our winners at random.  THE BLOG CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! Congrats to: Scott, Paige, Amy, Karla, Roberta, Natasha, Lauren, Kelly, Sandy and Kat!

 WE’RE GIVING AWAY ANOTHER 20 BOOKS THIS WEEK ON OUR FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM PAGES, PLEASE CHECK THOSE ON WEDNESDAY FOR MORE INFO!

We’re also giving away 10 additional books on the Hipcooks Instagram and Hipcooks Facebook pages, so check our social media this week for another chance to win.

“Old-school” Hipcooks

Only the most “old-school” of Hipcooks fans will remember the very first Hipcooks location, hosted at the Collins’ house in Los Angeles. What a deal: If I packed the fridge full of tasty treats, I could host Hipcooks out of their house. Thus launched my career with Hipcooks. At the same time, Misha landed a starring role in the hit series Supernatural. Here’s me & Mish outside the Silverlake house, where it all started. (Do you remember the first Hipcooks location? Comment below!)

 

Kids in the kitchen

Now that Hipcooks is super and (kinda) famous, and Misha is super-famous, we’re joining our unstoppable forces once again! Kudos to you, Misha and Vicki! I can’t wait to turn the tables and invite you into the Hipcooks kitchens to show off some of these amazing recipes. Fill the fridge for me? Or better yet, let’s make our kids do it! Lucia, like your little ones, is an extreme kitchen enthusiast and loves to come up with her own recipes. I host some of the better ones here on this blog: Lucia’s roasted carrots with feta & mint and  Lucia’s Yummus recipe.

What’s your favorite way of involving little hands in the kitchen? Comment below for the chance to win this amazing book! Buy it on Amazon here.The Adventurous Eaters Club: Mastering the Art of Family Mealtime Book

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Angela Hawkins November 4, 2019 - 2:38 pm

I like to involve my 3-year-olds in cooking by giving them some of the things I’m chopping and a kid-safe knife so they can prep with me. They also love to eat can’t shredded cheese we might be using, so they get little piles of that when we use it.

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Monika November 4, 2019 - 2:40 pm

“Chop Chop, Hand on Top!” That’s what I said to little Lucia, and now she handles a Chef’s knife with ease. Thanks for your comment, Angela, I LOVE that you get cooking with your kiddos! Monika

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Maria Boulin November 4, 2019 - 2:46 pm

Love this! I adore the Hipcooks-esque question when my kids ask how much of something to put in ‘How much do YOU think?’ and let them feel their way into it (not with baking;). The freedom in your classes distills quite well down to the kiddos!

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Monika November 4, 2019 - 2:48 pm

Thank you for your comment, Maria!

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Shauna W November 4, 2019 - 3:19 pm

I love letting them layer things in pans, shape things, and stir things up!

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Marlene Stein November 4, 2019 - 3:19 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook

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Camille Baldock November 4, 2019 - 3:37 pm

Enter me for a Free Cookbook

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Andrea November 4, 2019 - 3:50 pm

Yessss! Chop chop hand on top is the mantra in the kitchen anytime I have my helpers. I set them up Hipcooks style w a little aprons, duplicate round cutting boards, and a single chefs knife. Picking the garden herbs, spreading out their loot and chopping vigorously gets them fired up about their dinner.

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Nicole LeVine November 4, 2019 - 3:52 pm

I’d love to win a copy of this cookbook!

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Scott Mayer November 4, 2019 - 3:55 pm

While I’m no expert by any means, I’ve always loved coming to Hipcooks and get excited when I get to try something different and see what works. This cookbook seems like an amazing way to try some new recipes and get creative in the kitchen!

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Monika November 4, 2019 - 5:28 pm

Thanks so much, Scott! I love to hear that!

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:38 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure to love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Sonya November 4, 2019 - 3:57 pm

Please enter me for a new cookbook! I am taking pasta in casa class in Santa Ana on November 17th ☺️ I’m so excited! I love hipcooks! The greek class made my husband interested in cooking with me ☺️

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Paige Hansen November 4, 2019 - 4:01 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook! I’d love to help my nephews navigate cooking more. One is a very picky eater!

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:38 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure to love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Israel Sandoval November 4, 2019 - 4:15 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook! Took a class with my work colleagues and it was great. Would love to introduce more cooking with the fam!

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Elizabeth Miller November 4, 2019 - 4:15 pm

What a great concept. I would love this book! We actually teach a kids in the kitchen class to the neighbors!

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 6:43 am

How wonderful that you do that, Elizabeth! Kudos to you!

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Joy Wong November 4, 2019 - 4:18 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook

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Amy Seeraty November 4, 2019 - 4:25 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook! I would love to get my five year old involved in more adventurous eating!

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:39 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure to love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Karla Lagunas November 4, 2019 - 4:26 pm

Love this! I need to get my kids to eat more than just hot dogs. Enter me for a Free Cookbook

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:41 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure do love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Margot November 4, 2019 - 4:30 pm

Please Enter me for a Free Cookbook!

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Katie Middlebrook November 4, 2019 - 4:32 pm

My two daughters are growing an interest in joining me in the kitchen. I’d love this resource!

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Katrina Steppat November 4, 2019 - 4:33 pm

Enter me for free cookbook 🙂

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Bobbie Bryan November 4, 2019 - 4:35 pm

I love your classes and would love to win this cookbook!!

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Roberta Stagnaro November 4, 2019 - 4:43 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:41 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure do love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Colin Sweeney November 4, 2019 - 4:43 pm

I was a picky eater when I was a kid so what this is trying to do really speaks to me. What a great idea for a book.

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Natasha Poly November 4, 2019 - 4:46 pm

What a great idea!!!
I have an 11 months old baby that is interested in food, and I am so thrilled about it. Want to keep up the interest in food and introduce him to a variety of healthy, freshly made meals! 💕

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:40 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure do love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Veronica Darling November 4, 2019 - 4:55 pm

I would love to win the book and learn how to help my kids learn to appreciate many different types of cuisine!

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Lauren November 4, 2019 - 4:56 pm

Would love a Hipcooks-approved cookbook to join my Hipcooks cookbook on its privileged spot on the counter!

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:40 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure do love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Christina nguyen November 4, 2019 - 5:08 pm

Enter me for the free cookbook

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Ingrid Kim November 4, 2019 - 5:16 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook

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Melissa November 4, 2019 - 5:18 pm

What fun! I would love more ideas to get my son involved with real food. I’ll have to check it out. How old are you in the picture? You look 15! 🙂

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Monika November 4, 2019 - 5:30 pm

12. I started Hipcooks when I was 12. Okay okay! More like 35!

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Suzi Ffrench November 4, 2019 - 5:36 pm

Enter me for a Free Cookbook please!!

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Kelly Young November 4, 2019 - 5:45 pm

Can’t wait until my schedule matches up with yours for my next class! Please enter me for a Free Cookbook.

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:40 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure to love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Jessica Rozema November 4, 2019 - 5:52 pm

Enter me for a Free Cookbook

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Michelle Souza November 4, 2019 - 5:56 pm

Enter me for a Free Cookbook

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Thea November 4, 2019 - 6:18 pm

The cookbook looks great! I didn’t see the opportunity to enter on IG?

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Monika November 4, 2019 - 6:22 pm

Later this week we’ll do contests on FB and Insta! Stay tuned

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Christine November 4, 2019 - 7:15 pm

Love to try new recipes! Yes enter me!

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Lissa November 4, 2019 - 7:16 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook!! 😃

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Sandy Soohoo November 4, 2019 - 7:21 pm

Kids love helping out in the kitchen. When my son was about 2 years old, he loved sitting on the kitchen counter and “helped” mommy cook. I would give him a handful of vegetables or noodles to put into the pot, or a wooden spoon to stir. We had a great time together. He is a young adult now and associates cooking as something fun and enjoyable to do.

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Monika November 4, 2019 - 7:50 pm

I love stories like that, Sandy! Congrats!

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:40 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure to love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Susan McFarlane November 4, 2019 - 7:23 pm

I have taken on class thus far, J’aime Paris! and am taking another class the 24th. this time we’ll make Paellas, really looking forward to spending more time with Brenda!!

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Monika November 4, 2019 - 7:49 pm

That’s lovely to hear! I’m a Brenda fan, too! : )

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Mark G. November 4, 2019 - 7:23 pm

Enter me for a Free Cookbook

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Pati M November 4, 2019 - 9:24 pm

Enter me for a Free Cookbook.

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Randi Henriques November 4, 2019 - 10:06 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook pls.

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Alison D November 4, 2019 - 10:34 pm

We’re mostly vegetarian, and we’ve been lucky that our kids (now 6 & 9) have pretty wide palates. When our oldest was 3, we were living in Chicago, and watching her pull kale, collards & chard from the garden and eat them raw was quite a treat; I didn’t grow up growing food, nor taste any of those until well into adulthood.

Ironically we have less of a vegetable garden since moving to California (I’m still learning how to navigate the clay soil!) but the kids continue to be adventurous food-wise, especially when they get to make their own. Breakfast pizzas (pita with peanut butter, coconut, sunflower seeds, apples, honey, and whatever else we have on hand), black bean bowls (rice, edamame, red cabbage, beans, cheese, corn, salsa & guac), and make your own pizza (with pineapple, artichokes & olives(!)) are on their lists of favorites, and they love coming up with restaurant-style menus for us to choose from. Our next adventure – actually letting them near the stove…we’re still at the assembly (not ‘cooking’) stage of food prep.

I’d love to check out the book; please add me to the contest!

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 6:34 am

Alison, I agree! It’s a big jump for adults to allow kids to “play with fire.” Prep (even handling knives), recipe-making, even handling machinery (oh, the hard-working KitchenAid has seen some creativity!): all of that was easier for me than the stove.

I remember the first time Lucia made breakfast in bed. Since I’m a single mom, I ran down to the kitchen to check that she had shut off the gas. Turns out, she made my tea with water from the tap. (Phew, she was only about 6!) She’s 10 now, and as much as I try to be vigilant, I’ve got to let her do her thing.

I need to dig up some great Lucia cooking videos and post them here: sharing our kids cooking encourages us all. Thanks so much for sharing!- Monika

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Kat November 4, 2019 - 11:30 pm

I love teaching my soon to be niece how to bake Mexican desserts so she is able to learn about a new culture.

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Monika November 5, 2019 - 11:39 am

You’re a WINNER! Please send an email to hipcooks@hipcooks.com with “Winner!” in the subject and your snail mail address.  Thanks for participating in the contest. I sure to love to get comments on our blog!
Hooray! Monika

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Teresa Farrington November 5, 2019 - 12:30 am

Enter me for a free cookbook.

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Jodi Warner November 5, 2019 - 6:26 am

Please enter me for that inspirational free cookbook!

Thank you Hipcooks❤️

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Anna Salinas November 19, 2019 - 7:54 pm

I love to cook and try new recipes

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Anita Kules November 22, 2019 - 11:28 pm

Enter me for a free cookbook!
I need this to get ideas on what to cook my mom since I now have to cook for her every day.. it’s not easy coming up with good ideas!

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Monika November 23, 2019 - 6:54 am

Thank you, but this contest closed.

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