Cookbook For An Angel
Nov. 15th, 2012 03:47 pmThe annual Angel Tree went up in the office lobby. This year I picked an 11 year old girl who would like a cookbook for Christmas. Yaaay! She will get one! And maybe also a little bundle with her very own wooden spoons, tongs, spatula, etc.
Now, to pick one. Her angel tag didn't request any one in particular. I think 11 is too old for the kiddies-in-the-kitchen kind of children's cookbook. I was using adult cookbooks by that age. But I want it to be filled with foodie photos and clear directions. I made a B-line for Alton Brown thinking I could usher in her first celebrity chef crush, but what 11-year-old wants to eat duck or blackens seared tuna steaks? She's too young for Bourdain (plus, he's MINE). Would Rachel Ray be setting her on a yummo brick road to hell? How about Paula Deen? Do any of you have a favorite that's photo rich and doesn't depend on expensive ingredients?
Now, to pick one. Her angel tag didn't request any one in particular. I think 11 is too old for the kiddies-in-the-kitchen kind of children's cookbook. I was using adult cookbooks by that age. But I want it to be filled with foodie photos and clear directions. I made a B-line for Alton Brown thinking I could usher in her first celebrity chef crush, but what 11-year-old wants to eat duck or blackens seared tuna steaks? She's too young for Bourdain (plus, he's MINE). Would Rachel Ray be setting her on a yummo brick road to hell? How about Paula Deen? Do any of you have a favorite that's photo rich and doesn't depend on expensive ingredients?
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Date: 2012-11-15 11:52 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-11-16 12:01 am (UTC)Now I'm going to Tags to get a few cooking utensils to go with it. :-)
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Date: 2012-11-16 03:30 am (UTC)http://www.amazon.com/review/RGAIQSOEX03TA/ref=cm_cr_dp_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=030788726X&nodeID=283155&store=books#wasThisHelpful