On the basis of her own experience teaching young children to cook, Marion Cunningham, the Fannie Farmer of today, shows boys and girls how to master essential techniques and to produce, all on their own, 35 favorite recipes, from vegetable soup to a birthday cake. in color.
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Marion Cunningham is probably best known for her work on the Fannie Farmer books, but in Cooking with Children she shares her culinary prowess with the next generation of cooks, teaching both children and parents the basic skills everyone should have in the kitchen. Intended for children age seven and older, Cunningham's book is designed partly to instruct and partly to provide an opportunity for parents and children to share in preparing and eating meals--an element of family life that is quickly vanishing in this age of busy schedules and microwave meals consumed on the run. Cunningham bases Cooking with Children on her experiences teaching youngsters both privately and in community center programs. What she learned about a child's capabilities, likes, and dislikes has been distilled into 15 basic lessons, all centered around a particular recipe.
The first chapter, for example, entitled "Vegetable Soup," teaches how to peel and chop vegetables, how to sauté, how to be organized in the kitchen, and the difference between boiling and simmering. Chapter 6, "Pancakes and Popovers," teaches how to mix a batter, test the heat of a skillet, grease baking cups, and more. The instructions for each recipe are clear, detailed, and easy to follow. Though Cunningham assumes parents will supervise in the kitchen, she's also made sure the recipes are easy enough for older children to follow on their own. Cooking with Children is a terrific introduction to the culinary arts for kids--and makes a pretty nice refresher course for adults as well.
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On the basis of her own experience teaching young children to cook, Marion Cunningham, the Fannie Farmer of today, shows boys and girls how to master essential techniques and to produce, all on their own, 35 favorite recipes, from vegetable soup to a birthday cake. in color.
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97 of 98 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
As I looked through many children's cookbooks, this is the only one that gives you a curriculum on where to start. Giving you basic recipes Children will need for their entire life. Having 4 Children of ages between 8-10, we found the recipes very clear, simple to make, and to the taste buds of young people. After one week of classes, the children had developed good habits and had a good understanding of basic cookery.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first bought this book 10 years ago and still we are using it's recipes. I've read a lot of Children's cookbooks and this one is the best. All recipes are small enough that you could have 4 children in your kitchen all making the same complete recipe. Each recipe is simple and easy to make and they taste great, making it a great confidence booster. It' a wonderful teaching curriculum for those of you that want to teach a class or your own children. I even recommend this book to adults that need a little confidence boosting in their cooking skills(many of which were never taught properly). I've bought many copies for gifts for different age groups. I have taught cooking classes to children and adults alike, catered, and am now a food and beverage consultant to 4 restaurants, bakery and catering service.
25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
My son has always loved to cook and make his own concoctions (pickles, yoghurt and raw red peppers for a snack!). This is a great book to use with kids. Other suggestions are CLUELESS IN THE KITCHEN, great for teens. And for a fun look at Fannnie Farmer, who was so influential in American cooking, try FANNIE IN THE KITCHEN, a charming picture book about a young girl who learns to cook with Fannie Farmer. Delicious illustrations!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE this "how to cook" book
I bought this and 'look and cook' at the same time. This one is the one I am using. I love it's step by step instructions and it's little hints "A bowl of soapy water is your... Read more
Published 6 months ago by lovingliterature
5.0 out of 5 stars
solid recipes that outlast the kids
An added bonus to this book is Marion Cunningham's great recipes. Although the children are grown, we all still turn to her pancake recipe and baking powder biscuits. Read more
Published on December 12, 2009 by Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
A REAL cookbook for children
Your kids won't just be playing in the kitchen making faces out of fruit and cookies, they'll really be learning how to cook with this book. Read more
Published on August 17, 2009 by L. Hagan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hey. Closing in on 2008.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with previous reviewers regarding the content. Good book. But...for a book published in 1995, the cover looks more like one you'd expect from the... Read more
Published on December 8, 2007 by D. M. Scott
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