I just saw one of the best movies in a long time, The Hundred Foot Journey. This got me to thinking about food and reading and wanted to share some good books.
All Four Stars by Dairman. The book opens with Gladys in her kitchen trying to use her father's blow torch to finish off the crème brûlée she has just finished making, but there was a small accident and now she is banned from cooking.
Coco: My delicious life by May. Coco LOVES hanging out with her friends, baking delicious cupcakes, and rescuing animals . . . like snails ? The Lotus Lane Girls organize a cupcake sale to raise money for a veggie garden to help save the snails.
Thea Stilton, Big Trouble in the Big Apple by Stilton. The Thea Sisters are off to New York City for another fabumouse adventure! Nicky has been training to run the Big Apple Marathon, and her friends are there to support her. While in the city, they all visit Pamela's family and have a delicious dinner at the family's pizzeria. But the mouselings discover that someone has been threatening to burn the restaurant down, and Pam's family might have to close it for good to stay safe! Will the Thea Sisters catch the troublemaker before it's too late?
Eggs over Evie by Jackson. Evie feels unsettled and sad after her parents divorce, her father remarries and takes the family dog, and his new wife becomes pregnant, but a cooking class and helping the elderly lady next door with her cat give Evie a way to cope with the changes in her life. Includes recipes.
Pancakes, Pancakes! by Carle. The barnyard rooster crows to tell Jack it's time to get up. It's very early in the morning -- and Jack is so hungry that what he really wants is a large pancake for breakfast. But first, Jack's mother needs flour from the mill, an egg from the black he, milk from the spotted cow, and butter churned from fresh cream. Will it ever be time for breakfast and that large pancake?
Even Aliens Need Snacks by McElligott. Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, this chef has found a new clientele-aliens.
Chicks and Salsa by Reynolds.Soon after the chickens tire of their feed and decide to make tortilla chips and salsa, all the other animals on Nuthatcher Farm start to crave southwestern cuisine.
Bee-Bim Bop! by Park. A child, eager for a favorite meal, helps with the shopping, food preparation, and table setting.
Grilled Pizza Sandwich by Johnson. Have you ever munched on Wormy Apple Croissants? How about Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi? These are not your ordinary cookbooks! Easy step-by-step instructions guide you through each unique recipe. Equipment lists, safety tips, and difficulty ratings for each recipe are also included.
Grow it, Cook it by DK Publishing. Showing how to grow plants and then how to use them in delicious kid-appealing recipes, this book offers a fresh approach to healthy eating by getting children involved in food right from the start!
Kids in the Kitchen by Canfield. Families That Cook Together Stay Together! Chef Antonio knows about family fun in the kitchen. He grew up with family members who cooked, ate, and spent most of their time whipping up delicious dishes together. He fell in love with cooking during those formative years and grew up to become a fabulous chef and a five-star restaurant owner.
Cathy
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