Now you're cooking, kiddo

Now you're cooking, kiddo
It doesn't seem fair that kids can now have a nicer pretend kitchen than my real one. Then again, mine does run on more than just imagination.

Our friends at Natural Pod has just debuted two heirloom quality wooden play kitchens that they designed themselves, and they seriously make me long to be a kid again. The gorgeous Chef's Kitchen and Hutch (sold separately or together) includes a sliding chopping board and oven rack, fun twirly knobs, and a removable sink for easy clean-up. The Chef's Portable Kitchen is better for smaller spaces, sporting the same great knobs/sink/play-top, minus the oven and cabinet.

For those who prefer their kid's play kitchens made in NotChina by NotScaryFactories - these beauties are handmade out of sustainable woods and finished with safe beeswax right up in Vancouver BC. Start ordering for holidays now. These are the kitchens that will stand up to as many years of imaginary birthday cakes as your child feels like serving. -Mir

Congratulations to Christine W, winner of the Chef's Portable Kitchen!

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