The Forest Feast for Kids: Colorful Vegetarian Recipes That Are Simple to Make

Erin Gleeson

Feb 2016 · Abrams

About this ebook

The Forest Feast for Kids includes the most kid-friendly favorites from The Forest Feast, along with 20 new recipes, plus ideas for kids’ parties and easy-to-follow instructions on techniques, measurements, and other helpful kitchen aides.

The first children’s cookbook from New York Times bestselling author and popular food blogger Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast for Kids, serves up kid-friendly vegetarian recipes that are quick, easy, and fun to make. This cookbook showcases the rustic simplicity of the fare through vibrant colorful photography of Gleeson’s beautiful home in the woods and of children cooking the dishes themselves.
 
Each meal is simple and full of fresh and lively flavors that will appeal to kids. The natural beauty of Gleeson’s surroundings and the abundance of local produce serve as the inspiration for recipes such as:
 

• Pesto Pepper Pizza
• Rainbow Chard Quiche
• Kale Tacos
• Watermelon Smoothies

 
In addition to its recipes—which span meals, party food, snacks, and beverages—this nonfiction book includes ideas for crafty table decoration, party ideas, an illustrated guide on kitchen safety, and a glossary of culinary terms. The recipes are complemented by a mix of stunning photographs and art, including Gleeson’s own fanciful watercolor illustrations and hand lettering.
 
This beautifully designed kid-friendly cookbook is perfect for foodies and parents looking for healthy recipes for children. It will also appeal to fans of Erin Gleeson’s blog and The Forest Feast. Parents.com says "Have you ever wanted to crawl into a cookbook and live in its world? That’s how I feel when I page through Erin Gleeson’s gorgeous The Forest Feast for Kids."

Also available from Erin Gleeson:The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the WoodsandThe Forest Feast Gatherings.
 

About the author

Erin Gleeson is the author, illustrator, and photographer behind the New York Times bestselling cookbook The Forest Feast, The Forest Feast for Kids, and the popular blog of the same name. Erin also teaches photography in Continuing Studies at Stanford University. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, the Kitchn, Design Sponge, Food52, InStyle, Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appetit, and Saveur, and appears in a line of stationery products from Abrams Noterie that includes journals, art prints, and calendars. Erin lives in a cabin in the woods in Northern California where she creates simple and delicious vegetarian recipes, inspired by her weekly farm box.