Passport on a Plate

Book excerpt: Easy recipes and whimsical illustrations share the beauty of food and culinary history from around the globe with young readers in this cookbook with dishes from Africa, China, Russia, and many other regions. Through easy-to-follow recipes and fascinating insight, Passport on a Plate is a cookbook that teaches children about food and food customs from around the globe. Twelve chapters, each focused on a country or region, introduce young readers to the culinary history of different lands and the eating habits of people from a range of cultures. With tips for serving food at parties, activities to do with friends or in the classroom, foreign language expressions for inviting others to eat, and “utensil ratings” to indicate recipe difficulties, this book is perfect for young, curious chefs.