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Fun with Kids

By Sebastien & Sheila Centner,
@sebandsheila @eatertainment

Hosting a fun and easy children’s birthday party doesn’t have to be complicated! When our boys were younger, we loved including them and their friends when preparing for the celebration. Today, parents are more focused than ever on creating healthy eating habits. While sneaking broccoli into cupcakes might not always work, simple tweaks—like making veggies & dip edible art or creating PB&J skewers — can make party favourites a little healthier without sacrificing taste. The key is keeping it fun, stress-free, and focused on what kids already love, so everyone can have a great time!

P.S…Just in case, ask parents about food allergies.

 

Baked Chicken Fingers

Serve them in little steel buckets for added fun, with a side of plum sauce & ketchup. Pickiest eaters will love!

 

Birthday Balloon Cake

Make any birthday cake a little more whimsical with the help of a few mini balloons and colourful straws!

 

Curdités Pepper Cups

Making veggies fun and creative is a great way
to get kids excited about actually eating them!

 

Healthy PB&J Skewers

A classic kid’s favourite reimagined with an
extra dose of healthy goodness!

Find these recipes and more in Eatertainment – a guide to effortless entertaining by Seb & Sheila Centner! www.sebandsheila.com/eatertainmentbook

 

Photos: Bruce Gibson. Food styling by @eatertainment – www.eatertainment.com

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