A highlight of the International Housewares Show was the Handstand Kids Cookbook Company. HSK features a line of international cookbooks that introduce children to food, language, culture and foreign cuisine. The line currenlty includes Mexican, Italian and Chinese versions, each with its own unique packaging (a tortilla bag holds the Mexican kit, a pizza box for the Italian kit and a takeout box for the Chinese kit). Other accessories including coordinating cutting boards, chefs hats and aprons are sold seperately. The series is the brainchild of Yvette Garfield, a lawyer who has worked for various not-for-profit organizations and at the Deparment of Justice. She conceived of the cookbooks while on a long flight back from India and has used her talents along with those of many talented authors and illustrators to develop a line of cookbooks that is contemporary and encourages children to develop cooking skills and an interest in foreign languages and cultures. The cookbooks already featured on The Today Show and in Paula Deen Magazine includes a diverse cast of characters including Felix, Izzy, Ari, Gabby and Marvin whose differences go beyond race and expose children to concepts like special diets including cooking for diabetic siblings and cooking for vegetarians. The cookbooks provide a foundation for authentic recipes from each country while also providing translations for the ingredients and utensils in the country's primary language. In addition, the books introduce the concepts of philanthropy and volunteerism by incorporating information about various charitable causes and ways that kids can volunteer their time. Cinco de Mayo provides a perfect opportunity to delve into the Mexican cookbook. Jamie's Kitchen in Huntington, West Virginia, brainchild of renowned chef Jamie Oliver will offer a class featuring the Farmer's Market Tostada on tomorrow. The books and accesories provide wonderful gifts and can serve as unique party favors with prices ranging from US $6.95 for an oven mitt to US $25 for a cookbook kit. Those interested in cooking classes and private cooking lessons in their area should contact the company through their website. Cook Like Jackie readers will receive a 20% discount using coupon code HSK20 at checkout. For more information please contact cooklikejackie@gmail.com. FTC notice - Sample was provided.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Handstand Kids
A highlight of the International Housewares Show was the Handstand Kids Cookbook Company. HSK features a line of international cookbooks that introduce children to food, language, culture and foreign cuisine. The line currenlty includes Mexican, Italian and Chinese versions, each with its own unique packaging (a tortilla bag holds the Mexican kit, a pizza box for the Italian kit and a takeout box for the Chinese kit). Other accessories including coordinating cutting boards, chefs hats and aprons are sold seperately. The series is the brainchild of Yvette Garfield, a lawyer who has worked for various not-for-profit organizations and at the Deparment of Justice. She conceived of the cookbooks while on a long flight back from India and has used her talents along with those of many talented authors and illustrators to develop a line of cookbooks that is contemporary and encourages children to develop cooking skills and an interest in foreign languages and cultures. The cookbooks already featured on The Today Show and in Paula Deen Magazine includes a diverse cast of characters including Felix, Izzy, Ari, Gabby and Marvin whose differences go beyond race and expose children to concepts like special diets including cooking for diabetic siblings and cooking for vegetarians. The cookbooks provide a foundation for authentic recipes from each country while also providing translations for the ingredients and utensils in the country's primary language. In addition, the books introduce the concepts of philanthropy and volunteerism by incorporating information about various charitable causes and ways that kids can volunteer their time. Cinco de Mayo provides a perfect opportunity to delve into the Mexican cookbook. Jamie's Kitchen in Huntington, West Virginia, brainchild of renowned chef Jamie Oliver will offer a class featuring the Farmer's Market Tostada on tomorrow. The books and accesories provide wonderful gifts and can serve as unique party favors with prices ranging from US $6.95 for an oven mitt to US $25 for a cookbook kit. Those interested in cooking classes and private cooking lessons in their area should contact the company through their website. Cook Like Jackie readers will receive a 20% discount using coupon code HSK20 at checkout. For more information please contact cooklikejackie@gmail.com. FTC notice - Sample was provided.
