Publisher's Synopsis
""The Fun of Cooking: A Story for Boys and Girls"" is a charming cookbook and storybook hybrid written by Caroline French Benton and originally published in 1915. The book tells the story of two siblings, Jack and Betty, who discover the joys of cooking and baking through a series of adventures in the kitchen. Along the way, they learn important lessons about teamwork, patience, and the importance of following recipes carefully. Each chapter of the book features a different recipe that Jack and Betty learn to make, ranging from simple dishes like scrambled eggs and toast to more complex desserts like apple turnovers and chocolate cake. The recipes are presented in a clear and easy-to-follow manner, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips for young cooks. In addition to the recipes, ""The Fun of Cooking"" is filled with delightful illustrations and charming anecdotes that bring the story to life. The book is a wonderful introduction to the joys of cooking for children, and is sure to inspire a love of food and creativity in young readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
