The school holidays are in full swing, and by now your kids may need some motivation to unleash their creativity. Engaging in cooking and baking activities not only keeps them entertained but also helps them learn valuable skills that will last a lifetime while they create something new. Here are some exciting cooking and baking ideas to make the most out of the school break!

1. A DIY Pizza Party

The holidays are the perfect time for your kids to make new memories with their friends. Turn play dates, parties and get togethers into a day they’ll enjoy, while also making sure that their tummies stay filled! Set up a pizza station with various toppings like cheese, salami, pineapple, bacon and sauces.

Let the kids add their favourite toppings and create customized pizzas that they can share with each other. It’s not only delicious but also teaches them about flavour combinations and kitchen teamwork.

Let them make their own pizza dough with our 3-in1 bread premix: https://www.cabfoods.co.za/product/3-in-1-bread-premix/

Or find all your pizza party essentials here: https://www.cabfoods.co.za/product-category/pizza-night/

2. Decorate Your Own Cookies:

Spend an afternoon making batches of Soetkoekies in fun shapes like stars, hearts, and animals. You can find our Soetkoekie Premix here: https://www.cabfoods.co.za/product/cookies-soetkoekies-premix-600g/.

For an easier, mess-free and quick alternative, try our ready-made Cut and Bake Soetkoekie sheets: https://www.cabfoods.co.za/product/cookie-dough-cut-and-bake-soetkoekie-dough-4-sheets/

Once cooled, set up a decorating station with colorful icing, sprinkles, melted chocolate and edible glitter.

Kids will have a blast expressing their creativity as they decorate their cookies and they’ll get a tasty treat to enjoy afterward!

To decorate your cookies, you can find our variety of sprinkles here: https://www.cabfoods.co.za/product-category/sprinkles-sparkles/

3. Homemade Ice Cream Extravaganza!

Beat the heat with a homemade ice cream!
Let the kids experiment with different flavours by mixing whipped CAB Crème with ingredients like frozen fruits, chocolate, and nuts, and freeze for a few hours for delicious homemade ice cream.
Encourage them to get creative with their combinations and even invent their signature flavours using the assortment of essences and flavourings on our website: https://www.cabfoods.co.za/product-category/essences-flavourants/

Alternatively, combine CAB Crème with our Strawberry, Cream Soda or Chocolate Milk Drinks for quick, easy and delicious ice cream in minutes! You can find the recipe here: https://www.tiktok.com/@cabfoods/video/7286332826687999238?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7238553113626674694

4. Bread Making Adventure:

Dive into the world of bread making with a hands-on baking adventure.

Teach the kids the art of kneading dough and shaping it into loaves or rolls. They’ll be amazed as they watch their creations rise in the oven, filling the house with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread.

Find all your bread ingredients here: https://www.cabfoods.co.za/product-category/baking-ingredients/ or shop our bread premixes for a more convenient, yet equally delicious alternative: https://www.cabfoods.co.za/product-category/bread/

5. Cupcake Wars Challenge:

Organize a cupcake wars challenge where kids compete to create the most creative and delicious cupcakes. Provide them with a variety of ingredients and let their imaginations run wild. Set up a tasting panel to judge the cupcakes based on taste, presentation, and creativity, and crown the winner at the end of the challenge.

Find all your cupcake ingredients here: https://www.cabfoods.co.za/product-category/baking-ingredients/ or for a cupcake decorating challenge, buy our Ready-to-Eat Cupcakes, or our Cupcake Premixes.

Cooking and Baking activities are not only entertaining but also provide valuable learning experiences for kids during school holidays. Working in the kitchen also allows kids to exercise their math, reading and motor skills as they measure, read recipes and pour, whisk and mix their way to their delicious treats.

Whether they’re whipping up homemade pizzas, decorating cookies, or putting their bread-making skills to the test, these activities foster creativity, teamwork, and a love for good food. So gather your young chefs, roll up your sleeves, and let the CAB adventures begin!