Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined CT Live on NBC in Hartford to show off the best toys for the aspiring chefs on your holiday shopping list. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
COOKEEZ MAKERY
This oven-themed playset lets kids mix and make “dough” to create a new cinnamon- or bread-scented plush. Kids can set the temperature and listen for the “ding” to find a new plush puppy, bunny, or kitten inside the oven.
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SUSHI GO!
Pass the sushi! In this fast-playing card game, the goal is to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for making the most maki rolls or for collecting a full set of sashimi. Kids can dip their favorite nigiri in wasabi to triple its value. The player who gathers…
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PRETENDABLES CINNAMON ROLL SET
Budding bakers can open the canister and pull out four plush cinnamon rolls, place them on the tray, “bake” them in the oven, and add “icing.” The oven doubles as a storage crate.
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FOODIE MINI BRANDS SERIES 2 CAPSULE BY ZURU
Kids can discover replicas of their favorite fast food brands in miniature versions. There are more than 95 miniatures to collect, including rare gold and ultra-rare frozen moments.
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DELUXE GRILL & PIZZA OVEN PLAY SET
Kids can pretend to cook a variety of barbecue favorites with this grill playset, which features a smoker box and a pizza oven along with features like turnable dials. The set includes more than 60 accessories and play food pieces, which all store inside the grill when play is done. This product will be available…