Cooking and Food
Learning about food and cooking is an important way for kids to understand nutritional health, sustainable foods and agriculture, and is a great way to inspire creativity. From following recipes, learning about taste and how foods compliment one another, to eventually being able to make their own culinary creations, these books and links will inspire those young chefs in the making.
Author: Seth F. Abramson
ISBN: 0696220008 This cookbook includes more than 65 kid tested and approved recipes, with photos and colored illustrations. A great cookbook for young cooks and parents alike! -LRC |
Author: Sally Taylor
ISBN: 0471753092 Explains over 60 recipes including some for snacks and desserts. Basic cooking techniques, nutrition tips, and kitchen safety are all detailed in this colorfully illustrated cookbook. A perfect way to get a young cook started! -LRC |
Great links:
Spatulatta's mission is to foster a whole new generation of young cooks. From basic skills to easy recipes, this website is an invaluable resource full of ideas to get you cooking:
http://www.spatulatta.com
Don't just eat, eat smart! Learn about nutrition and have fun at the same time:
http://www.superkidsnutrition.com/sckids/index.php
Learn about global stewardship through environmental farming and an introduction to sustainable foods. This link has games, trivia and other fun activities:
http://www.farmsfoodfun.com/default.aspx
-MEL, LRC, and ADC
http://www.spatulatta.com
Don't just eat, eat smart! Learn about nutrition and have fun at the same time:
http://www.superkidsnutrition.com/sckids/index.php
Learn about global stewardship through environmental farming and an introduction to sustainable foods. This link has games, trivia and other fun activities:
http://www.farmsfoodfun.com/default.aspx
-MEL, LRC, and ADC