Whether you’re entertaining garden sprites, feeding a regiment of toy soldiers, or simply whiling away a lazy afternoon, Mud Pies and Other Recipes is the only make-believe cookbook you’ll ever need. We've paired it with a practical 9-piece cookware set that includes a high-quality stainless skillet, sauce pan, pot and whisk, and an oven mitt, potholder, wooden spoon, and measuring spoon set. With Marjorie Winslow’s timeless guide on hand, cooks will never be at a loss for something to do in the backyard or by the seashore; they’ll be busy scooping up sand (a filling for Stuffed Sea Shells), hunting for flower petals (they make lovely hors d’oeuvres), and collecting raindrops (essential for brewing up Fried Water). The book is organized by course, and includes a general discussion of yard cookery along with detailed ingredient lists, methods for preparation, and helpful serving suggestions. Erik Blegvad's delightful pen-and-ink drawings on every page ensure that Mud Pies and Other Recipes is a feast for the eyes as well as the imagination

“When I was about five years old, Granny gave me my first cookbook—Mud Pies and Other Recipes. Even though it was a pretend cookbook, it somehow persuaded me that real cooking must be fun.” —Sara Moulton

“Designed for five-year olds, this will, I suspect, appeal to the little girl within us all…a charming, beautifully illustrated handbook for doll's tea-parties and fairy picnics. A great stocking filler. Make sure you wrap it in pink tissue.
” —The Bookseller (UK)

Ages 5 through 12.

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