Cooking Fun for Kids Giveaway

 

Congratulations to Kristine "Loved the craft book sister to this one - would love to get my hands on this one! Thanks for the chance - and by the way I think your blog is awesome!"

Please email me at mixingbowlkids@gmail.com to claim your prize.

The world of blogging is truly a unique place to be.  I started doing this six months ago as a way to document the recipes I was making for and with my family.  I was also planning cooking classes for young children and wanted to use this space as a way to share information about them.  Several-hundred-readers-a-day and one hundred and thirty shared recipes later, I'm so happy that I have embarked on this journey.  

Aside from having a place to document what I love doing, one of the most rewarding aspects of this thing I do is making contact with people all over the world who share the same love for food and children that I do.  To those who have emailed and commented, thank you, for I'm so happy to have others to share this experience with.  One person in particular though has become an inspiration and we have shared emails and comments on each other's blogs.  She offers plenty of encouragement and kind words, and just happens to be an author....an author of a cook book written specifically for children.  How lucky for me to have come into contact with her. 

This lovely lady, Rae Grant, was kind enough to send me a copy of her cookbook, Cooking Fun for KIds, and my children and I have read, re-read and enjoyed it immensely.  I was incredibly attracted to the vintage look and feel of the book. Colourfully illustrated in a retro style, reminiscent of an old-fashioned children's book, I was hooked from first sight.  You will be too, once you turn the front cover.  Filled with tips on kitchen safety, kitchen equipment and "green" cooking, you and your children will have learned plenty even before you start at the stove.

The recipes inside are a collection of something from a grandmother's kitchen and contain comforting foods like beverages, cakes, cookies, quick breads, simple suppers and much more.  Recommend for use with an adult's help, this book will provide you and your kiddies with plenty of memory-making fun while conjuring up yummy, yummy foods (that's the Hot Milk Sponge Cake featured above).  There is also fun ideas like how to customize scrambled eggs and spaces for young children to begin keeping track of their own recipes.  I'm particularly fond of the spiral bound pages, inside the hard cover, that allow you to lie the book flat while cooking from it.  I find this very functional for cooking with children, as there is nothing worse than trying to keep your pages at the exact recipe you need, while you're cooking.

So, aside from letting you all in on the secret of this gem of a book, I also have one copy to give away to a lucky winner.  To enter, please leave a comment in this space and I'll announce the winner tomorrow morning. To receive additional entries link to this post via your facebook or twitter account and leave a separate comment letting me know that you've done so.  Good luck to all of you.  Oh, and with the holiday season fast approaching, this would make the perfect gift for any little children or cooks on your list.  Enjoy.....

For more information on Rae and Cooking Fun for Kids please visit here.

Comments

[JenniferG]

I really enjoy Mixing Bowl Kids. Your recipes and photos look great and I look forward to reading each day. I too enjoy the time I can spend in the kitchen with or cooking for my kids. Would be interested in the book, sounds fun.

[BOATBABY]

Oh I love her craft book, this would be a perfect follow up! Especially for a cooking impaired mama like me who has a little one who LOVES being in the kitchen. Thank you!

[Ginger & Pickle]

I found you through one of your comments left at another blog, and I haven't stopped checking in since! The kitchen is where I love to be and I thank you for all your lovely posts! (I also think it's neat that we have the Southern Ontario weather in common! lol) All the best!

[Sara]

i don't even remember how I found your blog, but I have been following for several weeks now. I love your ideas. I love the cover of that book! Vintage things have been catching my eye lately :) My little ones love to help cook. I wish I had more patience and the time to let them cook with me more!

[Monkey Lobster]

i'd love to have that book. I also share in your joy of blogging.

[Kristine]

Loved the craft book sister to this one - would love to get my hands on this one! Thanks for the chance - and by the way I think your blog is awesome!

[meg]

Lucky for us that you love blogging...you're on my daily read list! Count me in on the draw please and have a great day!

[Lori]

I have been a follower for also as long as you have been blogging...........Feel like I have lots in common with you as also have two kids (girls almost 8 and almost six) and love of good food to share with children!
Would love to get my hands on this book!
Kuddos to all your hard work!

Lori

[amy souza]

we just discovered this beautiful blog.
i am super thankful.
i adore the cover as well.
i think our wee ones would enjoy a jaunt through the pages.
cheers.

[Carrie @ Rhubarb Sky]

What a fun giveaway! I've been eye-ing that book and would love a copy of my own.

[JGill]

Love your site! Have starting making a few of your recipes and love the yummy results!
Thanks!

[mamaloves]

It's so amazing so see how your readership has increased. Congratulations! Your recipes and log are a gem. I love cook books and this would be a great addition to my collection as I have none focused on cooking with kids yet.
Thanks for sharing.

[Lisa]

I've been following for a few months now, and while my kids are a bit young to be any real "help" in the kitchen (almost-two-years and a 7-month baby) I do make sure they're in the kitchen with me so they can get to know food and develop a relationship with cooking. I look forward to your posts and would love to win the cookbook!

[Mary L.]

Sounds like a fun book! Yay!

[Meagan]

This cookbook looks delightful. I know my four year old daughter would love having a kid's cookbook in our family collection, not just library loaners and online recipes! I've just recently found your blog - what a great resource. Thank you.

[nilu]

I would love to receive a copy of this book.

[Beth]

I just pick up her craft book at the library, unfortunately they did not have her cook book so I'm thrilled with this giveaway.
Thanks.
I enjoy your site, your pictures are beautiful and recipes are wonderful!

[mamaroots]

love the cover on this cookbook, cooking is so essential in our house where daddy is a chef, mama is still learning all the time! Thanks for such a kind giveaway!

[Jessica]

That cookbook looks so cool. I have 3 little ones who love to cook. The only way to get my youngest to try new things is to have him help fix them. I love that this cookbook has kid friendly recipes that are easy to make, healthy, and practical. Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful giveaway!

[tricia]

This is a wonderful and sweet book. I would love to win this book! Thank you!

[Heidi]

That book looks perfect, melding 2 of my favorite things. . .cooking and children.

[Jan Scott]

Hi Kristine, 
Congratulations...you are the winner of the Cooking for Kids cookbook.  Please forward me your mailing address and I will get it off to the publisher right away.
Have a great day,