Cookbooks for Kids - Part Seven

We have decided to work our way through some cookbooks for kids.  There are really no rules, except that we will choose cookbooks written with children in mind and make at least one recipe from each cookbook.  This is just for fun, and to give us an excuse to work together in the kitchen.   To read all of our cookbook reviews, click here.

The Science Chef by Joan D'Amico and Karen Eich Drummond was recommended by Almost Unschoolers.  This book has 100 fun food experiments and recipes for kids.  It begins with a section dedicated to discovering the kitchen (tools of the trade, cooking skills, and safety rules) and then features three different experiment/recipe sections.  The first section of the cooking portion of the book is devoted to questions such as "Why Does Popcorn Pop?" and "How Does Bread Rise?".  The second section is called "No More Boxes, Cans, or Jars:  Do It Yourself" and has recipes for salad dressings, pasta sauces, and more.  The third section is called "Science in the Supermarket"  and features experiments such as ripening fruit and making sugar crystals.  There is also information in the back of the book about nutrition and keeping food safe.

This book is a lot of fun!  I really like that each section has a science experiment followed by recipes related to the experiment.  The table of contents, index, and glossary are all very thorough and easy to use.  This cookbook is full of so many fun experiments and recipes that I would have no problem buying it.  It appears to be well worth the money.

So far, we have conducted the popcorn experiment and the banana ripening experiment. 

We also made Baked Peaches (OH MY - SOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!  We loved these!).

C and R (ages 6 and 5) were able to participate enough that they really enjoyed everything we did.  This book is great for young children with adult help and for older children who can conduct the experiments and prepare the recipes on their own.  I think it would be enjoyed by all ages!