Cookbook Review: Around the World Cookbook

This cookbook is the book I've written in my mind for so many years and now I've found it already done! As you may know, food is not only a form of nourishment but it can also take us on an adventure right in our own homes. What I love about this book is that it written for kids and organized in a way that makes sense to kids. The pages are full of colorful pictures and clearly written recipes and directions. A basic glossary of Gear, Lingo and Skills helps kids get off on the right foot to preparing the recipes on their own or with the help of an adult (there's also plenty of cautions about staying safe in the kitchen too!) There's even a page that tells kids to clean up when they're done!

The cookbook jumps right in highlighting a region of the world first introducing the country or region and some basic facts about countries within that region included on a map of the area. Then there are several representative recipes for kids to make. For example, Asia includes a recipe for Vegetable Fried Rice; The Middle East, Africa and the Mediterranean includes a recipe for Greek Pork Kebabs or Gazpacho; Russia and Northern Europe includes recipes for Swedish Meatballs or Scones with Jam. South America, Mexico & The Caribbean includes recipes for Mexican Chocolate Pudding or Jicama Slaw and the United States & Canada region highlights Jambalaya or Apple Oatmeal Crumble. Little notes throughout add to the recipes to help readers learn more about their culinary adventure.

When we cook from different regions we sometimes get our globe out and find the country where we are eating from. It is a fun way for our kids to travel with their taste buds! What a fun way to introduce kids to cooking and the world--this book's a keeper!