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Fun Foods For Kids (and Grownups!)
The Secret Life of Food
by Clare Crespo
For some, food is just something to eat. For Clare Crespo, food is
an art form. Her latest cookbook, The Secret Life of Food, is a
treasure trove of creative recipes. The categories alone are a sure
source of excitement. Names like Plants and Insects, where
tarantulas and spiders are the norm; to Summer Vacation where a
Banana Dog goes hand-in-hand with Hawaiian Shirt Punch, these fun
food ideas are a sure hit with kids and adults alike. Adorable and
edible, Secret Life of Food is a fun and creative way to dress up
your party with food that is a sure conversation piece. Published by
Hyperion Books for Children and available in bookstores nationwide
or online at
www.hyperionbooksforchildren.com .
Tiny Treats
Fun Foods to Make and Eat
American Girl
Looking for a fun way to keep girls busy in the kitchen in a
creative and artistic way? Tiny Treats is a sure way to delight
anybody who loves cute, and likes to eat what they create. Scaled
down treats make a delightful conversation piece, fun garnish or
even a display item! Every recipe is simple, easy to understand, and
lets kids know when an adults’ help is needed. Almost no cooking is
required – many of these tiny creations are made from pre-made
cookies, crackers or candy. This fun collection of playful foods is
part of the American Girl Collection and is available at bookstores
nationwide or at
www.americangirl.com
The Flour Pot Cookie Book
By: Margie and Abbey Greenberg
Margie and Abbey Greenberg, successful mother-daughter cookie
decorating team is at it again – this time with a book designed to
give the cookie baker insight into how to create artistic cookies of
her own. The section on basic tools gives the baker the key to
success; and tips on how to use fondant, the best way to pipe
decorations on cookies and a list of suppliers insure that anyone
who is interested in copying Greenberg’s creations will have happy
results. These whimsical cookies will be a sure hit at your next
family party, baby shower or birthday bash. Published by Running
Press and available at bookstores nationwide or on the web at
www.flourpotcookies.com
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SuperFoods for Babies and Children
By Annabel Karmel
Healthy, nutritious foods for babies and children are always the
goal, but if the kids won’t eat it, it is a wasted effort. For
anybody who has wrestled with a child to eat his vegetables, the
book SuperFoods is the perfect solution. Annabel Karmel has done a
wonderful job explaining the types of foods, their benefit and how
to best incorporate them into your child’s diet. Starting with the
first foods babies will eat at about 6 months of age, Karmel gives
hints on what children like, how to best present the foods they eat
and the nutritional needs of kids ages 6 months to 3-plus years. A
special section on food allergies and how to prevent them is an
invaluable resource for parents as well. Published by Atria Books
and available at bookstores nationwide or online at
www.annabelkarmel.com .
Baby and Toddler Meals
For Dummies
By: Dawn Simmons, Curt Simmons and Sallie Warren, MS, RD, LD
In order for babies to grow and thrive, proper nutrition is a must.
Most parents find this a most daunting task, and very often the
foods that are available are not necessarily the best choices for
kids. Many are packed with sugar, fat and preservatives, and
although kids seem to love them, as parents we want better. Enter
the latest in a series of ‘Dummies’ books; this one with all the ins
and outs of feeding kids from their first foods through age five. A
special section with important tips about what kinds of foods are
dangerous to feed children, techniques for freezing and storing
foods, and techniques on how to pick out the freshest fruits and
vegetables. 200 recipes give a storehouse of ideas, and the popular
‘Dummies’ format is easy to read and follow. Available in bookstores
or online at www.dummies.com .
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