Oklahoma Families Spice Up Winter Meals with Indoor Picnics and Food Games
Oklahoma families are discovering creative ways to make mealtimes fun and engaging during the cold, dreary winters. One innovative idea is creating an indoor picnic complete with a blanket, basket, and even a campfire in the fireplace. This brings the joy of outdoor dining indoors, perfect for families with kids.
Leading the charge in this culinary adventure is Annabel Karmel, who has introduced an indoor food game using edible products from all food groups. The game entertains children while providing beneficial nutrition at meals.
Karmel suggests creating a kid-friendly charcuterie board, allowing children to build their own plate with a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts, cheese, and meats. This encourages kids to try new foods and makes mealtime interactive.
Food scavenger hunts can also be organized using nutritious snacks hidden throughout the house. Clues like 'From fries to chips to baked and more, this vegetable is one we all adore' and 'It's loaded with calcium and comes from a cow. It keeps our bones strong, so go look for it now!' add to the fun.
Another engaging activity is a food trivia game where correct answers earn samples of fruits or vegetables. Questions such as 'What is orange, shaped like a ball, provides Vitamin C, and keeps viruses away?' and 'This fruit can be red and sweet, or green and tart, eating it benefits our heart.' educate children on nutritional values, colors, and shapes.
These indoor food games not only make mealtimes more enjoyable but also teach children about nutrition in a fun and interactive way. They provide a welcome distraction during cold Oklahoma winters, making family meals a delightful experience.
