Have you ever thought of enlisting the aid of your children in the
kitchen? If suitably stimulated, even the youngest children can help mom
and dad prepare simple and tasty recipes! Maria Castellano will take you
by the hand to accompany adults and children alike on a journey to
discover Italy's unique recipes. Pasta, pizzas, fruit, vegetables, meat
and fish: only the best of Italian cookery, in many delicious recipes!
Their glories are magnified by the photographs by Stefano Scata and the
illustrations by Monica Parussolo.
All the dishes have been tested for children, whose palates have been
considered in selecting the most natural ingredients, in the conviction
that Italian cuisine is a lifestyle to be cultivated from childhood.
Most of the recipes can be made together with children, who will not
only enjoy crushing, mixing, and tasting, but will also learn how to
measure ingredients, coordinate the various stages, and improve their
reading, concentration, and memory skills. They will learn to become
familiar with kitchen utensils (and use them safely), basic techniques,
and cooking times. Eating dishes that they have prepared themselves will
boost their self-confidence, gratify their palates, and make them
respect the fundamental value of food in the life of every man and
woman.