On 28/11/2015 9:11 AM, S Viemeister wrote:
> On 11/28/2015 8:51 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> Now I know what to get him for Christmas. A cookbook. I'm not
>> sure I want to give him a big cookbook, maybe something geared to
>> kids. Any thoughts on that?
>>
> Not specifically for kids, but clearly written with loads of
> illustrations -
>
> <http://www.amazon.com/How-Cook-Everything-Basics-Food--/dp/0470528060/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448726878&sr=8-2&keywords=mark+bittman+how+to+cook+everything>
>
>
> Bittman has a number of 'How to Cook' books, but I think this one would
> be good for any beginning cook. It's not dumbed-down for kids, but an
> intelligent kid who reads well should be able to learn a lot from it.
>
We were given a basic beginners' cookbook as wedding present. It showed
how to make everyday dishes and would be ideal for this child.
The one thing that was really useful was the methods for roasting meats
and the time/temperature charts.
I let it go with the divorce - my ex was and apparently still is a lousy
cook so it is in an appropriate place.
Graham

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