Friday, May 6, 2011

The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook by Dinah Bucholz (2010)

Summary:  This cookbook is sure to please Harry Potter fans of all ages.  Hogwarts is well known for the fabulous banquets  that are served in the large hall and this book tries to cover all of them.  It contains over 150 recipes that are featured in the series by J.K. Rowling.  Each recipe includes a description of where it appeared within the series, as well as historical snippets of the origins of the food.  It includes favorites such as Hagrid's Rock Cakes, Pumpkin Pasties from the Hogwarts Express snack witch, and don't forget Mrs. Weasley's Fudge.  The recipes within this cookbook are fun and easy for tweens to make, sometimes with a little help from an adult.  A great resource for those planning a Harry Potter party.
Genre:  Nonfiction (Cooking with Kids)


Ages: 9-12 years old

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