Cooking 101

We are starting a cooking section in homeschool. I think it's a great way for the kids to learn independence, and about nutrition, in addition to actually cooking. 

On Friday, DD1 learned some blender basics. We covered speeds, proper order to adding foods so the blade doesn't jam or break, and a little on nutrition. 

Tomorrow may be Sunday, but we will have another cooking lesson. I am hoping to introduce using a sharp knife, and safety basics. We plan to make home made french fries, baked potatoes, and bacon. It looks like starches, and fats will be first! LOL. 

Watch for pictures soon, I plan to document this visually as well! 

My First Post

Ok, I am new to this  - so bear with me! 
I have to get my first post under my belt, so I am breaking the ice and winging it! 
This being a homeschooling blog, I am curious what you as readers want to know about our typical day, curriculum, field trips, etc. 
In real life I have been met with Supportive Friends (who are always welcome) and of course, The Critics - you know those people that pretend they are interested, only to throw half of it back in your face later? 
I don't feel the need to justify why we homeschool, versus why we don't like public school. I don't criticize those that prefer public school, because everyone has a right to educate their children how they wish. So, don't ask me to justify why. It's our chosen way of life, and we enjoy it. We've been public schoolers, and it wasn't right for us. However, rather than "justify"; at some point, I may tell our story of why we pulled our kids out of The System. (Possibly sooner, rather than later.)