Kids in the Kitchen

Recently we bought this huge "deli-packaging" 3 pound block of cheese.

 The price was great, but it's a bit difficult to handle when trying to grate cheese--particularly for kids. The simple solution was to cut off a 1/2 pound chunk (1/6 of the block--not that there's any reason to be technical)and hand that to Owen to grate.

Kids helping out in our kitchen is not an option--simple helps like this make it easier on everyone. And we need cheese in our delicious fall sweet potato and black bean enchiladas.  (Though my kids have made me cut way back on the chilli powder--if it means they are eating more sweet potatoes and black beans I guess it's ok. )