Synopses & Reviews
In the typical American kitchen, families gather to share meals and stories, play games, do homework, and just be together. This lovely cookbook promotes the kitchen as a unique place to foster the mother-daughter bond. In the book, instructions for each recipe are divided into two distinct roles: one for the mother and one for the daughter. This team approach, where each person knows exactly what to do and when, eliminates stress and makes cooking time pure bonding time. Included in the book are delicious offerings like Mango Porcupines, Candied Bacon, Herb and Cheddar Scones, Tex-Mex Corn Canoes, Baked Alaska Brownies, Butterscotch Fool, and other ideas for family and fancy luncheons, birthday desserts, holiday treats, party snacks, and more. In the final chapter, readers can document what they learn, like, and experience in their kitchen, serving as both future reference and fond memories for mother and daughter alike.
Review
"A charming introduction to the thrill of creating something with fabric and thread. I love the no-fuss approach to the craft. Great for aspiring sewists of all ages!"and#8212;Gretchen Hirsch, author of Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing
Synopsis
This lovely cookbook promotes the kitchen as a unique place to foster the mother-daughter bond. Instructions for each recipe are divided into two distinct roles: one for the mother and one for the daughter. In the final chapter, readers can document what they learn, like, and experience in their kitchen, serving as both future reference and fond memories for mother and daughter alike.
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The Mother Daughter Cookbook offers a unique team approach to cooking. Developed by professional chef Lynette Rohrer Shirk and approved by many up-and-coming young cooks (including her daughter), the book is designed to turn once confusion-wrought, team-cooking kitchen time into pure fun mother-daughter bonding time. Sound impossible? Lynette makes it a piece of cake.
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Originally published in 1969, this adorable book teaches kids to sew alongside the jolly Miss Patch. With its sweet retro look and easy step-by-step instructions, it will appeal to kids and adults alike.
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Sewing is a skill that's both fun and functional, and there's no better way toand#160;get startedand#160;than with jolly Miss Patch! She learns how to thread a needle, cut patterns, and sew a fine seam by hand. With the help of Miss Patch, and the book's many diagrams and amusing drawings, beginning sewists can learn to make a pillow, a bag, a patchwork quilt, an apron, and even simple clothes. Originally published in 1969, this is a timeless introduction to the pleasures of sewing.
About the Author
The Mother Daughter Cookbookoffers a unique team approach to cooking. Developed by professional chef Lynette Rohrer Shirk and approved by many up-and-coming young cooks (including her daughter), the book is designed to turn once confusion-wrought, team-cooking kitchen time into pure fun mother-daughter bonding time. Sound impossible? Lynette makes it a piece of cake.
Lynette Rohrer Shirk is a classically trained chef and modern mom, as well as the co-author and recipe editor ofWild Women in the Kitchen. Lynette attended Ohio State University where she earned her BA in classics. She later moved on to San Francisco where she attended the California Culinary Academy and worked in restaurants of local and national acclaim like Chex Panisse, Postrio, Masaand#8217;s, Bizou, Stars, and William-Sonoma.