Holidays of the World Cookbook for Students

by Lois Sinaiko Webb

Overview

What better way to introduce young people to different countries and cultures than to study how others celebrate their holidays? Over 350 proven recipes have been assembled by Lois Sinaiko Webb, coauthor of the bestselling Multicultural Cookbook for Students. Whether young people are researching holiday customs and foods or planning to prepare the meals described in the book, they will find all of the recipes especially adapted for preparation by student chefs. Recommended for grades 4-12.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313091520
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/28/1995
Series:	Cookbooks for Students Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

LOIS SINAIKO WEBB is a restaurant consultant and caterer in Seabrook, Texas. She owned and operated a seafood restaurant for 15 years which she closed in 1986 in order to travel and write for many food service publications. In 1988, while in the People's Republic of China, Ms. Webb taught American cooking to 54 chefs in the Jilin Province.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5 Up-It's hard to imagine a more complete treatment of special food for the world's holidays. More than 136 countries are represented, with 388 recipes. The U.S. is divided into six sections with 10 recipes for regional celebrations. History behind the holiday is included where possible, as is pertinent background information on the culture represented. Many of the recipes are for side dishes, desserts, and baked goods rather than the roasted meats that are typically the main fare of a holiday feast. A discussion of different calendars used around the world is an interesting inclusion. The recipes' directions are clear and include equipment lists. Organization is by continent; a small outline map shows the country's location in its continent. Joy through the World (Allen D. Bragdon, 1985; o.p.) includes crafts and a more in-depth discussion of customs, with lots of full-color photos of foods, crafts, and festivals, but it covers fewer holidays.-Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prarie Village, KS

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