Sometimes thrifting can bring you to things that you wouldn't have even known to look for. Things you fall in love with.
This book is one of those things:
It is set up in a super-easy-to-read format (even for new readers), and starts out with a whole page on 'how to get ready to cook in the kitchen' that includes 'washing your hands', 'putting on an apron', and even 'sweeping the floor' when you are finished. My favorite part about the book is the recipes. They are short and easy to follow, and are mostly whole foods. No Bisquick mix or tins of refrigerated rolls in sight! That is rare for a children's cookbook now-a-days. One recipe even includes molasses. That is a first for me, and I have looked at a lot of children's cookbooks. Maybe I have just been looking for them in the wrong places.
Cyan (8 yrs) made this cake tonight (with evaporated cane juice and WW flour) and it turned out great! So I thought I would include that recipe.
Start to finish, she could do it herself. She was OH so proud!
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That looks like a book m 8 year old daughter would love!
Fantastic! That little book is a treasure.
I love old recipe books... this one looks like a treasure! Have a PEAR-fect weekend!
That's cool never thought of looking into old cookbooks for kids. hmmmm :)
What a great find! I can imagine how proud Cyan was, I bet my 6 year old chef to be would love having the chance to do this. I'll have to keep my eyes open for this book. Thanks.
I like your blog. We are very like minded. Have a great day! Deanna (via Pear).
ok I found that book online but there isn't much of a description. Could you tell me what other kinds of recipes are included? Is it mostly baking/sweets?
Thanks Val!
There are all kinds of recipes. Gingerbread, cornbread, cookies, cake, but also applesauce, fudge sauce, eggs, baked salmon loaf, circus salad, and jam frosting. :) Mostly sweet things... but a few that are not... and with the way it is written, it would be a great intro to 'real' cookbooks.
Blessings,
Val
Thanks Val!
I'll be ordering this book today.
what a great find!!! i'm gonna go on a search for this one too.
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