Staff Pick
This is a gorgeous vegetarian cookbook for adults to share with kids. The photos are as lovely for the adults to look at as they will be inspiring for kids to make. The Forest Feast for Kids would be a perfect way for your children to share in the cooking for family guests. Who doesn't like to show off their talented kids? I'm not hinting or anything, but if any of the kids I know would like to invite me to a Grilled Cheese Party (page 80), or would like to have me over for a Fried Banana Split (page 66), I'd be totally game! (Featured Cookbook, "On the Table") Recommended By Tracey T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
The Forest Feast for Kids includes the most kid-friendly favorites from The Forest Feast, along with 20 new recipes, plus ideas for kids’ parties and easy-to-follow instructions on techniques, measurements, and other helpful kitchen aides.
The first children’s cookbook from New York Times bestselling author and popular food blogger Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast for Kids, serves up kid-friendly vegetarian recipes that are quick, easy, and fun to make. This cookbook showcases the rustic simplicity of the fare through vibrant colorful photography of Gleeson’s beautiful home in the woods and of children cooking the dishes themselves.
Each meal is simple and full of fresh and lively flavors that will appeal to kids. The natural beauty of Gleeson’s surroundings and the abundance of local produce serve as the inspiration for recipes such as:
•Pesto Pepper Pizza
•Rainbow Chard Quiche
•Kale Tacos
•Watermelon Smoothies
In addition to its recipes—which span meals, party food, snacks, and beverages—this nonfiction book includes ideas for crafty table decoration, party ideas, an illustrated guide on kitchen safety, and a glossary of culinary terms. The recipes are complemented by a mix of stunning photographs and art, including Gleeson’s own fanciful watercolor illustrations and hand lettering.
This beautifully designed kid-friendly cookbook is perfect for foodies and parents looking for healthy recipes for children. It will also appeal to fans of Erin Gleeson’s blog and The Forest Feast.
Review
"Have you ever wanted to crawl into a cookbook and live in its world? That’s how I feel when I page through Erin Gleeson’s gorgeous The Forest Feast for Kids." Parents.com
Review
"With its daring flavors and a whimsical, though mature, feel, this eye-catching cookbook is ideal for young foodies." Booklist
About the Author
Photographer, artist, and mother Erin Gleeson is the New York Times bestselling cookbook author of The Forest Feast. Erin lives in an idyllic cabin in the woods near San Francisco, California, where she paints beautiful watercolors, cooks, and writes her beloved food blog, The Forest Feast. She has garnered attention from Design*Sponge, Food52, Bon Appétit, and Saveur, as well as from FamilyFun and Parents.com.