Food Adventures: Introducing Your Child to Flavors from Around the World [Paperback]

Frances Boswell (Author), Elisabeth Luard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 7, 2006

In 100 recipes from all over the world, this book takes us from first spoonfuls to first schooldays, exploring and adapting dishes that children are encouraged to try as soon as they're old enough to sit up and take notice. Elisabeth and Frances also come up with ideas to keep children interested, transforming mealtime from that old familiar battlefield into a playground where everyone can join the fun. Baby food is, after all, not just for the early years-it's the first step towards a lifetime of enjoyable food.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Frances Boswell made her name as food stylist and cookery editor for Martha Stewart's Living. She is now food editor of Real Simple, the US's phenomenally successful lifestyle magazine. She lives in New YorkElisabeth Luard's previous books include Flavours of Andalucia (winner of the Glenfiddich award) and Sacred Food, The Latin American Kitchen and The Food of Spain and Portugal, all of which have been awarded Gourmand International Awards.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Kyle Books (September 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904920454
• ISBN-13: 978-1904920458
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,083,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good intro to foods from around the world, April 11, 2007

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Miki "LA Reader" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Food Adventures: Introducing Your Child to Flavors from Around the World (Paperback)

I have Annabel Karmel's First Meals, and I wanted something a little different since it feels there are many interesting fruits, vegetables, and grains she doesn't explore. Food Adventures isn't quite what I was looking for, but I'm glad I found it. There are many interesting recipes for toddlers and kids, though the baby section is a bit brief for my taste (otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars). You'll find recipes for common baby foods in other countries, such as rice congee in China, blueberry soup in Scandinavian and Eastern European countries, and quinoa and butternut squash in Peru. Another nice touch...a chapter on first aid foods around the world, such as prune compote as a natural laxative, potatoes and carrots for a runny tummy, and mangu (a porridge made of mashed cooked plantains) for an upset tummy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent toddler and preschooler recipe book, September 12, 2009

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This review is from: Food Adventures: Introducing Your Child to Flavors from Around the World (Paperback)

This is an excellent recipe book that gives you a broad range of delicious recipes. At first glance, the book seems incredibly ambitious. Will my kids really eat this stuff? Yes!!! The authors are not just great chefs but they pare down each recipe so that it is not difficult to make and that the tastes are not over-powering. It's a perfect book if you are looking for recipes to fit the bill for kids and adults. Cook each recipe as outlined in the book and then add hot sauce or salt (or extra seasonings) to the adult portions. I can't rave enough. I am buying this book for my pregnant and new-mom friends!