Comments on: Nonfiction Monday – Learning to cook

By: Tif

Tif — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:53:42 +0000

Wow!! What an impressive book! I think I may have to see if I can find this one for my son and myself!! Thank you for the recommendation and thank you for contributing this link to my site for The Book Chook Cook Book & Beyond!!

By: Zoe

Zoe — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:48:17 +0000

Hi Amy,
I think a lot of the success for us has been about creating time and a routine (so often the things that help something be successful!) I make sure that J isn’t around – it’s just too difficult trying to let M use a sharp knife and keeping an eye on a toddler who wants to get her hands in to everything. We’ve also had to eat some rather strange stuff – either things that are very lumpy because M can only cut things quite large, or things that have been blitzed to babyfood levels in the blender. But of course, we want to encourage her so we eat up what she’s made for us and love her for it. If you do find a cookbook that works for you let me know!

By: Amy Pertl-Clark

Amy Pertl-Clark — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:52:04 +0000

Oh, I’ve struggled with cooking with Emmy and this post has me inspired once again. I have to admit that my husband is a much better and more patient cook in the kitchen than I am, but it is something that I am really working on. I really appreciate the idea of cooking a real meal rather than a dessert as Emmy and I mostly bake together. She has gotten quite good at egg salad and tried fresh tomato for the first time last week (although later we discovered a hive like rash on her leg – maybe not fresh tomato again!) I have quite a few cookbooks for kids, but I can’t say that they’ve helped inspire me. I’m going to check out your recommendation right away! Thanks, Zoe!