
21,000+ Reviews
Bookshop.org has the highest-rated customer service of any bookstore in the world
Description
Designed to attract young readers to the fun of cooking and eating more fruits and vegetables, this adventure story and cookbook follows Ottavio Fornero, a pint-sized member of Marco Polo s expedition, as he discovers wondrous foods through the rich cultural traditions of people along the Silk Road. Ottavio journeys from Venice to the Middle East, sharing 36 easy-to-follow recipes inspired by the trip along the way. By making food an adventure, the book provides parents with an exciting way to read, learn, and cook with their children and share their family s long-held food traditions while creating new ones. Also included is a medieval world map showing Polo s actual expedition routes; glossaries of cooking terms, techniques, and utensils; an extensive illustrated history of the ingredients; modern adaptations; and historical trivia."
Product Details
Publisher | S2p Press |
Publish Date | September 10, 2012 |
Pages | 160 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780984652501 |
Dimensions | 9.9 X 9.9 X 0.5 inches | 1.8 pounds |
About the Author
Gracie Cavnar is the creator of the award-winning and nationally recognized nonprofit Recipe for Success Foundation. She is a philanthropist and lifelong cook and gardening enthusiast. She lives in Houston. Anni Matsick is an artist for children s publishing in trade, periodical, and educational materials. She holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. She lives in State College, Pennsylvania."
Reviews
A fabulously fun read and a great way to teach kids about healthy homemade food! Norah O'Donnell, cohost, CBS This Morning, and coauthor, Baby Love"
Earn by promoting books
Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our Affiliate program.
Become an affiliate