Product Description: "Cooking can be fun and exciting for kids. Just by being in the kitchen, they learn math skills, time management, measurements and equivalents, safety skills, responsibility and a sense that they have to clean up after themselves. At the same time they keep their ethnic cookery heritage alive for the next generation to enjoy." Vanessa Parham has been teaching children and grown-ups how to cook, together, for more than twenty-eight years. This book, written expressly for children age five and above and their grown-up helpers, is especially for those never exposed to cooking techniques and those interested in learning about African-American cuisine, Creole and Cajun dishes, African, Native American and Caribbean dishes as well as any persons who collect unique cookbooks for themselves or give them as gifts. The print is large, easy to understand and there's only one recipe per page. Ingredients and equipment needed are all clearly spelled out. Cooking directions are highlighted under the caption "How To Make It". Children learn about kitchen safety while helping to prepare snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. Additional chapters accent recipes of Creole & Cajun, American-Indian, Caribbean and African heritage. Holiday dishes are presented with special attention on African-American celebrations such as Kwanzaa and Juneteenth. Of special interest to children and their adult helpers are the two chapters devoted to George Washington Carver's sweet potato and peanut recipes.
African-American Child's Heritage Cookbook The African-American Child's Heritage Cookbook
I purchased 2 of the cookbooks as Christmas gifts for granddaughters ages 10 & 13 in both households the mothers agree they too will be using this book as much if not more than the daughters. I will need to order more copies, other adult members as well as a few other grandchildren want a copy of their own, I too will need a copy this book is very well lay out for any age to use from beginner to experienced. This cookbook not only tells the ingredients needed, also the tools. One son-in-law said some of the recipes reminded him of his chiid- hood, he wants his own personal copy. The historical information that is included in this book is very enlightening for all ages. It's a must have!
Cooking made simple I happened to purchase this book at the library. I got it for a dollar!!! I was so impressed with all of the recipes. I am caucasion and I am interested in learning how to cook ethnic foods. I also like to do so with authenticity. That is what made me purchase this book. I absolutely love it! I have learned to cook so many new recipes. My children love it as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone of any color or ethnicity. It is simple and the recipes are outstanding. I found recipes that I had heard about, but I did not know how to cook. Many of them I had not even tasted before buying this book.
Not a great cookbook I had such high hopes when I ordered this book (as an intended gift for my younger brother), however, I was very disappointed. I thought it would be similar to other children's cookbooks with colorful pictures and detailed explanations--it has neither. While the idea of this cookbook is definitely a good one, this presentation is awful.
Additionally, the first "recipe" is for Kool-Aid which this book says is a good drink. Personally, I find Kool-Aid lacking in nutritional value. Also in the beverage section is a recipe for "Adult" eggnog which includes alcoholic beverages. I hardly think this is an appropriate recipe for a children's cookbook.
Not just for Children for Adults Too. I originally purchased the book to help me teach my daughter how to cook some of the foods of our culter. After browsing the book, I found a recipe for Teacakes. My grandmother used to bake teacakes and I love them. I tried the recipe and I loved them.And what I really liked was that they remained soft, which my grandmothers didn't. I have also tried the recipe for the dirty rice and found it to be really good. I've tried many of the recipes and they are all really good.
Soul Food Cooking Made Easy This cookbook is not just a kids cookbook. Furthermore, the recipes in this cookbook actually taste like real food. The instructions are easy to follow and easy to see. Perfect for talking on the phone or watching t.v. while you cook. The format of displaying the ingredients is excellent. I have taken this cookbook with me to the grocery store instead of making a list. The types of pots and pans and cooking utensils you need is also listed (just in case you don't have a super duper kitchen) This is a great cookbook for someone who does not know how to cook or needs a reference for some of their favorite recipes like mac and cheese, greens, etc. Recipes are for all meals. Breakfast lunch and dinner. Buttermilk biscuits, cracklin bread, spaghetti, real southern fried chicken, hush puppies, a must have for a good cookbook collection.
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