(Published by Chronicle Books, 2008; Paperback)
If you have a child between the ages of 2 and 6, then this cookbook is a valuable tool and resource for you! It is no secret that it can be difficult to feed young children, not to mention feed them healthfully. But this book provides a myriad of tips and recipes that make it possible – and even fun – to do so. If mealtimes tend to be a struggle in your home, this book will help make your life less stressful.
- Written by a chef and food stylist, who is also a mother.
- In a word: Creative.
- Chapters:
· Introduction
· Vegetables
· Pasta and Rice
· Beans; Protein
· Sandwiches
· Fruit
· Snack Attack
· Index
· Table of Equivalents
- Contains 50 healthy, unique, and fun dishes that are relatively quick and simple to prepare and appropriate for 2 to 6 year olds. Examples include: Let Us Roll Ups, Tiny Spinach Mountains, Pumpkin Pockets, Bada Bang Bada Bean Dip, I Heart Tofu, and Peanut Butter Globe Globs.
- Recipes provide an Introduction, Variations, Toddler Tips, and/or Recipe Notes.
- Gets young children involved in mealtime preparation (including helping set the table), cooking and eating healthfully, and cleaning up.
- The introduction is very thorough and gives many practical tips for feeding young kids and establishing mealtimes. It provides ideas for teaching children mealtime manners and responsibilities; to enjoy healthy, natural foods (rather than having to hide them); and to take pleasure in mealtimes. The introduction also includes useful meal preparation and cooking suggestions.
- Family-friendly design: very colorful and includes photos throughout.
Copyright © 2008 Keeley Drotz, RD, CD – TGBG Nutrition. All rights reserved.
