Additional Activity
for all chefs including teachers, parents & students
Books We Use
On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
Harold McGee, Simon and Schuster, 2004
What Einstein Told His Cook
Robert L. Wolke, W.W. Norton and Co., 2002 (also What Einstein Told His Cook 2, 2005)
Fast Food Nation
Eric Schlosser, Houghton Mifflin, 2001
Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed Our Children
Ann Cooper and Lisa M. Holmes, Collins, 2006
What To Eat
Marion Nestle, North Point Press, 2006
The Omnivore’s Dilemma
Young readers Edition, Michael Pollan, Penguin Books (USA) Inc, 2009
In Defence of Food
Michael Pollen, Penguin Press, 2008,
Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual
Michael Pollen, Penguin Books, 2009, Illustrated version, 2011
Why Shouldn’t I Eat Junk Food
Kate Knighton, Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2008
Hungry Planet: What the World Eats
Peter Menzel and Faith d’Aluisio, Ten Speed Press, 2005
Food From Around the World: A Cultural Perspective
Margaret McWilliams, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2007
Food Lover’s Companion
Sharon Tyler Herbst, Barron’s Educational Series, 2001
“Grow BC” A Guide to BC’s Agriculture Resources
The British Columbia Agriculture In the Classroom Foundation, 2002
Starting from Scratch: What you Should Know about Food and Cooking
Sarah Elton, Owl Kids Books, 2014
Chew On This
Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson, Houghton Mifflin, 2006
Chef Barb's
Favourite Three
All Four Stars
Strong female character, Gladys, is also a young chef.
The Sandwich Swap
Great book about understanding other cultures and people through food. Written by Queen Rania Al Abdullah ofJordan.
Crusader's Curse
Super novel series with strong male characters, Neil - a young chef.
good food, good read
Recipe books
National Geographic Kids Cook Book
Barton Seaver, National Geographic Kids, 2013
The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal At A Time
Laurie David, Grand Central Life and Style, 2010
The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook
Elizabeth Baird, Random House, 2001
Kitchen Garden Cooking with Kids
Stephanie Alexander, Penguin Group (Australia), 2006
The Good Food Book for Families
Brenda Bradshaw and Cheryl Mutch, Random House Canada, 2008
Good Food to Go: Healthy Lunches Your Kids Will Love
Brenda Bradshaw and Cheryl Mutch, Random House Canada, 2011
Fanny at Chez Panisse
Alice Waters, Harper Perennial, 1992
Pretend Soup
Molly Katzen, Tricycle Press, 1994 (Also Honest Pretzels, 1999, Salad People, 2005)
Knead It, Punch It, Bake It
Judith and Evan Jones, Houghton Mifflin, 1998
The Kids Can Press Jumbo Cookbook
Judy Gillies, Kids Can Press, 2000
Veggie Kids
Roz Denny, Southwater, 2002
Many Hands: Community Kitchens Share Their Best
Community Kitchens Publishing, 2005
The Healthy Lunchbox
Marie McClendon and Cristy Shauck, Small Steps Press, 2005
52 Brilliant Ideas For Raising a Healthy Eater
Mandy Francis, Penguin Group, 2006
Chef Bobo’s Good Food Cookbook
Robert Surles, Meredith Books, 2004
Family Table: Recipes and Strategies
Marie Breton and Isabelle Edmond, Fitzhenry and Whiteside, 2008
Nourishing Traditions
Sally Fallon, New Trends Publishing Inc., 1999
The Supper Club: Kid-Friendly Meals the Whole Family will Love
Susie Cover, Weldon Owen, 2011
Bake Better Bites: Recipes and Tips for Healthier Baked Goods
Dietitians of Canada, download from www.dialadietition.org
Tips and Recipes for Quantity Cooking: Nourishing Minds and Bodies
Dietitians of Canada, 2009