Bates's kitchen: Q&A

Zach posted a question and answer video with his mom Kelly. They talked about who knows to cook? How they plan parties? If the family is going to gather for Christmas?

Bates Kitchen: Cake Pops with Kaci

 In last week's Bates Kitchen episode, Zach had his daughter, Kaci Lynn, in the episode.

Zach's cooking Youtube Channel

 Zach and Whitney made a special announcement this week. Zach is getting a youtube channel that will be dedicated to cooking. 

We will keep you posted on when they share their first video.

August monthly Preview

The new month is coming very quickly and that means that it's time for a new monthly preview. Bringing Up Bates has another month of episodes.

A Bundle of Joy and a Rodeo Show
August 2, 2018
KJ heads to Florida to be by Alyssa's side on her due date; Lawson and Trace head to Indiana to participate in their first rodeo variety show performance and demonstrate their trick riding skills while engaging in some brotherly competition.

Labor Paines
August 9, 2018
Now that Alyssa's given birth to her third child, Erin's up next; before her big due date, the Bates sisters treat her to a pedicure; later, Erin's strong contractions have Chad rushing to the hospital.

Chaperoning Do's & Don'ts
August 16, 2018
Now that the older girls are coupling up, Gil and Kelly Jo decide to give the younger kids a lesson on being perfect chaperones; the clock is ticking for Tori and Bobby's big move to Nashville, Tenn., and they go apartment hunting in the city.

Milestones and New Chapters
August 23, 2018
Tori desperately needs cooking lessons, so Erin volunteers to give her a few pointers; it's time for the middle boys to get schooled on the Bates Family Tree business, learning to cut and climb trees.

Preview: Sibling Revelry

It's Sister bonding time! Erin, Tori, Carlin, Whitney, Josie and Katie join together for a self defense class and engage in a little friendly competition! Meanwhile, Gil has many young Bates drivers behind the wheel, he gathers the kiddos for a 'Car 101' lesson. Later, it's double date night for the married couples! Since Erin and Zach have a serious appreciation for cooking, they convince Whitney and Chad to join them for a cooking class!

Recap: Time to Reno-Bate!

Now that Erin, Michaella, and Alyssa are married, the girls decided to redo their bedroom. Michaella had decorated their room with pictures and love letters from Brandon and had taken them with her when she moved out.
Josie wants to add that there should be a rule about boyfriend's items on their wall. They should only be one picture by their bed.
Tori admits that there is only one problem coming up with a plan since there are so many opinions. Kelly sits down with the girls to talk about a plan.
Josie picks gray since it will match some of the decorations. Some of the girls like the color however Tori and Kelly are worried about the paint. Josie hopes that the decorations and curtains will help it out and it does. The girls loved it.
Lawson and Nathan return back from New York after visiting Ashley. Ashley comes with the boys to spend time with the family.
Trace thinks that there is something up with Nathan and Ashley since they have been getting to know each other for the past few months.
Zach and Whitney decided to do a redecorating project of their own. They have been doing a lot of projects around the house. Whitney figures that their couches do not match their white walls and black photo frames. Zach and Whit decided to go get a new couch which is black leather. The room is looking great.
Kelly, Tori, and Carlin are trying out a new recipe, honey mustard chicken. Since Tori is taking a break from college, she enjoys spending time cooking with her sister and mother.

Alyssa's blog: Cooking for 2.5

Jeb Bates

I’m glad to see my family making strides to eat healthier, but as the former go-to cook for my family, I have a confession to make… I’m pretty sure I could live on cereal alone! When I got married, one of the hardest things for me to do was to learn how to cook for two people instead of 21! Pretty soon though, I’ll be cooking for 3, or at least 2.5 with little Allie Jane on the way. She’ll be here before we know it and for that I’m grateful. We can’t wait to meet her; we love her so much already! I wonder if she’ll be a picky eater like her mama? Pregnancy countdown continues… :)