Cooking shows for tweens can often be dry and boring leading to a lack of these types of shows for tweens. Cooking shows for adults may be perfectly appropriate for tweens but often teach complicated and fancy recipes rather food that a tween would actually want to make and eat. Food for Thought With Claire Thomas takes a modern and creative look at the world of food. In the show Claire not only teaches tweens how to make delicious and interesting food, she also teaches about healthy eating habits and shopping locally. The show is well rounded as it approaches topics of healthy eating that can be controversial. It does not put one way as the best and rather focuses on topics and views that are generally held as healthy, while trying to present other views in a respectful way.
The show is also multimedia, which extends its influence to more than just sitting in front of television. Claire has a Facebook, blog, Vimeo channel, and Twitter. Tweens can check out even more recipes, join in conversations, and interact with the host between shows. This approach appeals to tweens who are more interactive and becoming more technological. No longer do they need to write down the recipe during the show, they can go to the blog, read it and cook the food. They can also request certain recipes be taught or share recipes with others who enjoy the show. —Katie Aust
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