I recently had the pleasure of meeting WAHM mum of two, Natalie from Mini Gourmets. Natalie launched her online store late last year and it has since become a one-stop-shop for kids who love to cook. Never one to shy away from an explosion of flour, sugar and sprinkles, today I’ve asked Natalie to share one of her favourite recipes for kids + a few of the cool products in her store.

Natalie started Mini Gourmets for two main reasons, firstly to share her love of cooking with the world and secondly to spend more time with her kids. A story that I’m sure a lot of you can relate to. Prior to Mini Gourmets, Natalie worked as a Science Teacher with a double degree in Biology and Environmental Science.

I don’t know about you, but it warms my heart to see someone taking the plunge and following a dream. I bet that Natalie could come up with some fantastic kitchen science experiments…

Natalie from Mini Gourmets; in her own words…. “My business is run between kindy drop offs, swimming lessons, music lessons, while children (and sometimes husbands) sleep, cooking meals and washing clothes! I’m often doing paperwork while the kids are having showers and baths. Friends ask me how I do it all (2 kids, hubbie, keep house sorta clean, food on the table…) and the key is organisation and a super supportive husband.”

Whip up a batch of cheese biscuits! Here’s how… Sift dry ingredients into a medium bowl and rub in butter (or just throw it all in the mixer). Stir in cheeses and enough water to make a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured board until smooth (or just mix in the mixer until its smooth). Shape into a sausage shape around 38cm long, wrap in foil and place in the fridge for 1 hour.

Cut the roll into 5mm thick slices and place 3cm apart on greased oven trays. Bake in moderate oven for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on trays… enjoy! This recipe makes about 70. Unused portions can be frozen for next time.

Congratulations to Jodie Drover, winner of the Baking Set!

Would you like to win a luxury baking starter kit from Mini Gourmets? To enter, visit Mini Gourmets and tell us in the comment section below which item you’d chose to start your ultimate kids kitchen {apart from the above prize}. Winner will be drawn on 12 August, 2010.