Classic Toy Kitchens - For Aspiring Chefs

Does your little boy create odd concoctions with odd foods in a Dixie cup and your kitchen's microwave? Has your daughter started clipping recipes from your home magazines to save for when she's a famous chef? If Gordon Ramsey has become your son's new idol, or your daughter cheers on contestants on the television series "Iron Chef," (lol) - it might be time to consider some toy wooden kitchens as the next gift from Santa this Christmas.

Below you'll find 3 2012 toy kitchen models designed with the look and feel of classics from your childhood:

_______________________________________

KidKraft Vintage Kitchens @ Amazon

KidKraft Vintage Kitchen

With a 1970's design, this vintage kitchen set is sparkling with faux stainless steel set in an array of classic colors (pink, white, or blue). Complete with a fridge, freezer, oven, and cabinets that open, this kitchen is also equipped with a sink, pots, pans, and a few food accessories. Not to mention a microwave with spinning plate! The removable sink can be half-filled with water to wash those playtime after-dinner dishes, while a cordless phone is perfect for alerting party guests of dinner plans.

_______________________________________

Big & Bright Kitchen @ Amazon

KidKraft Deluxe Big & Bright Kitchen

This is one kitchen that would make any hipster parent proud! Bedazzled in bold prints and off-the-wall vibrant colors, this set comes with all the essentials of a functioning kitchen. At an expanse of nearly 4 feet when assembled, several children can cook and bustle around all at once. Plus, see-through windows let little chefs watch the progress of their meals.

 


_______________________________________

Deluxe Let's Cook Kitchen @ Amazon

KidKraft Deluxe Let's Cook Kitchen

This kitchen looks like one big colorful art project! With enticing colors that get kids imaginations rolling, this set is loaded with food and kitchen accessories to get your chef-to-be started. A cordless phone makes for quick dinner party calls, while a dry-erase list board makes remembering groceries a cinch.

Best Wooden Toy Kitchens - For Your Little Chef

Does your daughter love to help bake cookies and cakes for the holidays? Does your son have his own stool for helping in the kitchen when it comes time to make dinner for the family? Give your little chef the experience they need to cook full-time with one of the best wooden toy kitchens on the market in 2012. These kitchens are modern, unique, personalized, and colorful to attract and engage your child's attention through pretend cooking lessons.

______________________________________

Uptown Espresso Kitchen

KidKraft Uptown Espresso Kitchen

Reminiscent of a kitchen you'd see in the back of a restaurant or coffee bar, this set features stainless steel appliances with a speckled countertop. All of the doors open and close to fit an array of faux foods, while a chalkboard surface on the freezer allows kids to remember ingredients or make grocery lists for later. Put this set alongside your home's kitchen so your flourishing cook can bake and prepare meals as you do. The modern uptown look is sleek and innovative for those toddlers who love to whip something up in the kitchen. There are also a few food accessories, cutting board, and cordless phone for the ultimate chef-life experience.

______________________________________

Grand Gourmet Corner Kitchen

KidKraft Grand Gourmet Corner Kitchen

Colorful and vibrant, this little kitchen fits in the corner or nook of your child's bedroom or playroom. Equipped with a few pots, pans, and food accessories, the 5 appliance doors actually open and close for easy pretend cooking and storage space. A cordless phone hangs on the kitchen wall for calls to the deliveryman at the grocery store when your chef is short on ingredients, while a chalkboard serves as a forget-me-not message board. Sturdy and reliable, this kitchen has all the comforts of home - there's even a cloth curtain behind the sink to give the illusion of a little kitchen window.

______________________________________

For other great picks in wooden kitchens for kids this year, visit:

 http://www.squidoo.com/top-10-wooden-kitchens-for-kids
______________________________________

Another good resource - visit the official site for KidKraft

=)