Kids Cuisine

Two cookbook mentions back to back. This really says something about the attention that’s being paid to kids in the kitchen.
I recently ran across new cookbook that even a 7-year-old could follow. That’s because it was written by a 7-year-old. His name is Max Nania, and he’s said to have “been creating new recipes for […]

I love anything that encourages a child to help out in the kitchen. Cooking is such a great learning activity for kids, and the new Handstand Kids Italian Cookbook takes cooking with kids to a whole new level. The Handstand Series of books is aimed at teaching children how to cook, as well as helping […]

It is a rare occasion when we opt to call for Chinese take-out.  When we do, though, my children’s hands-down favorite is Sweet-and-Sour Chicken.   They love the lightly breaded chicken doused with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over rice.  As I watch them happily dig into their take-out order, I can’t help but […]

Do your kids like to read? Do they like to cook? Well, I have a book that’s double the fun - “Kids Cook 1-2-3” (Bloomsbury Childrens Books), by three-time James Beard award-winner Rozanne Gold.
This book is absolutely great in introducing young chefs to cooking by using only three ingredients per recipe, with super easy methods. […]

Even as a grown-up, I’m a big fan of Dr. Seuss.  I still think “Oh, the Places You Go” is a great “career path” book, and The Cat in the Hat is right up there.
That’s why when I saw the semi-new Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook, I found it a little hard to resist.  I mean, […]

Though it was a little cold this weekend, we are definitely in full-swing spring in my area. The cherry blossoms are out and I awake to birds chirping every morning. The food chains know this too, and they have been celebrating spring by pushing their cold drinks. Did you get free iced coffee from Dunkin’ […]

My son Zander learned how to eat from Annabel Karmel.  When he was born, I determined that most of his baby food was going to be homemade, and I went in search of a cookbook or two to help me prepare good food for him.  Our first book was The Healthy Baby Meal Planner by […]

You might not know this, but popular Food TV Network chef Tyler Florence has a nine-year-old son, Miles.  When he visits his son’s classroom, he rolls up his sleeves and gets right to work, entrancing the class full of kids with his skills in the kitchen.  On a recent visit, it was all about Chocolate-Banana Bread, […]

When I was asked to review a children’s cookbook, I have to admit that I was skeptical. I’ve spent plenty of time in the kid’s cookbook section at the book store, and I am consistently disappointed with the selection. I get really annoyed when I see that kid’s cooking often leads to making silly shapes […]

Last week I introduced you to the wonder that is a Laptop Lunchbox. Those unique boxes are just begging for great things to fill them. Jennifer McCann at Vegan Lunch Box has taken on the challenge and come up with hundreds of recipes. She’s a “vegan activist who loves to cook (and eat!),” so you’re guaranteed some […]