The Kitchen is more than just a place to prepare and eat dinner. It's where homework is done, letters are written, craft projects completed and probably the best conversations heard. We teach, we boost self-esteem, we prepare, we share, we learn. We create memories!

When we sit down to a meal together, we are celebrating the most important things in life—love, family, good health, and good friends.

Teenagers admit they would eat better if they ate with their parents more often, resulting in better nutrition and eating habits.

• Time spent at the table correlates positively with young children's vocabulary and performance on academic achievement tests
• Meals provide a setting for children to learn manners and consideration for others
• People tend to feel better at mealtimes, making meals particularly promising times for families to be together