This book presents a selection of 40 recipes adapted from "The Silver Spoon" by a specially commissioned expert on children's food. The recipes have been chosen for their simple instructions, fresh and healthy ingredients and delicious flavour, and are guaranteed to appeal to the fussiest of children. Each recipe is presented with a short introduction about the origins of the dish, fascinating facts about the ingredients and the Italian culinary culture. There is also information on seasons, ingredients and basic cooking techniques to foster a lifetime love of good food. A specialist in the field of children's food and nutrition has selected the recipes to ensure they are well balanced, safe and perfect for children to use. The book is fully illustrated throughout, using specially commissioned illustrations to add a lively and charming feel and finished photographs of the finished dish. "The Silver Spoon for Children" makes cooking fun, clear and accessible for children aged 10 and up.
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'A successful children's cookbook is not an easy thing to do but Phaidon has managed in spades. This charming book hits exactly the right note: childlike but not childish and neither intimidating nor patronising. raised on Jamie and given a free hand with mummies organic veg box the child of the Noughties is way beyond putting sprinkles on fairy cakes at 100pp The Silver Spoon [for Children] has plenty of challenges for these aspiring mini-chefs. The design is enchanting with colourful step-by-step drawings. A fabulous gift.' Sally Hughes, Books for Cooks, London, The Bookseller, 17 July 2009 'A beautifully illustrated, fun book ... yummy yet nutritional ... this book covers all bases. It's great fun for adults too!' Beyond Travel, Autumn 2009 'beautifully presented, and the effect is that of a rather lovely text book. Pencilled notes and typography emphasise key points such as "s-t-r-e-t-c-h" above a drawing of pasta dough being kneaded or an exhortation to "keep stirring" from a pan of bechamel sauce. Children's cookbooks need to be fun and practical, and this works on both levels. It would make a good Christmas or birthday present for a budding - or reluctant - young cook.' Jenny Linford, Financial Times, 10 October 2009 'set to inspire budding cooks of 10 and over - shows that it's never too early to start cooking. - My tester, 10-year-old Martha, especially liked the helpful diagrams by artist Harriet Russell, as well as the humorous pictorial footnotes and witty background information which pre-empt the inevitable why-do-I-have-to-do-that type of questions. - The integrity of la cucina Italiana is uncompromised throughout. - Just the job for bored children on rainy half-term afternoons.' Xanthe Clay, The Daily Telegraph, 24 October 2009
About the Author
Harriet Russell is an illustrator who studied at Glasgow School of Art and Central Saint Martins, where she completed her MA in 2001. She has contributed illustrations to a wide variety of periodicals and projects, including Jamie Oliver's School Dinners scheme, and designed covers for numerous novels, as well as writing and illustrating a series of her own books. She lives and works in London. Amanda Grant is a specialist in children's nutrition and cookery.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By T. Vickers
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"The Silver Spoon for Children" is a fantastic scaled down version of the classic recipe book "The Silver Spoon". It gives a great selection of recipes that both kids and adults can have a go at attempting. There are also simple, great illustrations to help guide the user through the steps. Even reading the short sideboards of the history of the dish helps the young chef get involved with the food they are creating. The book is appealing to the eye and not overly complicated, so kids (and adults!) have an easy time creating interesting, tasty and healthy dishes.
It gives a good solid foundation of classic, Italian recipes that, once learned, kids can build on and continue making into adulthood. Not only do my kids enjoy using it, but it is also my gift of choice to friends with children. It is a great book to help kids learn how to cook proper, healthy dishes from a young age.
It gives a good solid foundation of classic, Italian recipes that, once learned, kids can build on and continue making into adulthood. Not only do my kids enjoy using it, but it is also my gift of choice to friends with children. It is a great book to help kids learn how to cook proper, healthy dishes from a young age.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Children's cookery book that actually captures the child's imagination!
12 Jan 2012
By R. Singer
Format:Hardcover
My 9 year old son loves cooking but had got very bored with the usual run-of-the-mill Cooking For Kids sort of books and isn't quite up to the next step of Nigella, Jamie or Delia. Having been to Italy and loved the food he saw this and thought he would give it a try and he has now cooked several things from it, all with great results. Instructions are clear, preparation simple, and the food is getting high scores from any appreciative adults who have been cooked for. Very well worth it.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Mr Rosebud
Format:Hardcover
With beautiful illustrations by Harriet Russell this really is a fantastically engaging Italian cookbook for children and to be honest adults alike - I'm 33 and have found it to be a great source for learning to cook and enjoy Italian food, and I can heartily recommend many of the recipes.
A favourite at the moment is the Chicken with Mascarpone but this changes quite regularly! The great thing is that Phaidon Press have put together a book that is easy to follow and at the same time also manages to not be condescending.
With lovely photos that show what the outcome of your endeavors should look like and an illustrated step by step guide for each recipe, as well as lots of funny, humorous and wonderfully surreal moments to make the experience of cooking Italian food even more enjoyable and exciting.
A truly wonderful book for children that adults can learn a lot from too!
A favourite at the moment is the Chicken with Mascarpone but this changes quite regularly! The great thing is that Phaidon Press have put together a book that is easy to follow and at the same time also manages to not be condescending.
With lovely photos that show what the outcome of your endeavors should look like and an illustrated step by step guide for each recipe, as well as lots of funny, humorous and wonderfully surreal moments to make the experience of cooking Italian food even more enjoyable and exciting.
A truly wonderful book for children that adults can learn a lot from too!
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Grown up cooking for kids
My 9 year old daughter was given this book a few weeks ago and has not stopped cooking since! Sometimes she begs to be allowed to cook lunch as well as dinner. Read more
Published 4 months ago by I Wijne
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Nothing exceptional
Given the write-up this book was given in the paper I was expecting something great, but it all seems pretty run-of-the-mill stuff. Quite disappointing!
Published 5 months ago by Penelope Hall
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Rubbish!
If you need to know how to cook dried pasta then this book is for you. VERY basic recipes. Thoroughly dissapointed.
Published 11 months ago by Yaryar
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Low satisfaction
The book offers good fun to kids but the recipes are not really interesting! The design is really good and the photos very attractive!
Published 11 months ago by Angela
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Italian magic cook book for children
Was really surprised and impressed when I saw the book. The contents I felt were brilliant and I am sure any child would be happy to receive this lovely cookery book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by JD
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hooray - a great kids' cookbook
Really recommended - am I alone in finding so few children's cookbooks tempting or interesting? This is beautifully designed and has some GREAT recipes. The pizzas... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lola Bergen
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The Silver Spoon for Children:
I was very pleased with this book.It was a lovely annual size book and well set out with pictures for children to understand.It was far better than I was expecting.
Published on 2 Jan 2011 by Jean
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Silver Spoon for Children Italian Recipes
We bought the book as a present for our grand-daughter for her eleventh birthday. She was delighted with the book although, so far, we have not been the recipients of any of the... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2010 by Barry West
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Good value!
Lots of interesting and tasty recipees for children, as many love Italian food. Mine could not wait to get cooking and trying them. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2010 by Nicola
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My 9-year old son has been inspired
What a charming, child-friendly book with fun illustrations. My son has delighted in making several of the recipes. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2010 by F. T. Langford
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