Little Montessori Chefs: A Montessori inspired cookbook for kids by
Little Montessori Chefs Description
Little Montessori Chefs is the ultimate cookbook for kids; a book that promotes healthy eating habits and encourages kids from the age of 2 to get involved and be creative in the kitchen. This book features a collection of delicious and nutritious recipes that will tantalize your family’s taste buds and nourish your children’s growing bodies and minds.
Here are some compelling reasons why Little Montessori Chefs is a must-have addition to your family’s cookbook collection:
• Montessori inspired: This cookbook follows the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on learning and self-directed exploration. With easy-to-follow recipes, kids will learn valuable skills that will help them become more independent, self-sufficient, and confident while having fun in the kitchen.
• Healthy recipes: All the recipes in this book are designed to be both delicious and healthy. They feature whole foods, fresh ingredients, and lots of fruits and vegetables, so kids can get the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy.
• Kid-friendly: The recipes in this book are specifically tailored to kids’ tastes and abilities. They are simple to make and feature familiar, colorful, ingredients, so even picky eaters will find something to love.
• Variety of dishes: From breakfast to lunch, snacks to dinner, and even desserts, Little Montessori Chefs has it all. You’ll find recipes for pancakes, curries, salads, pasta dishes, and much more.
• Empowering: By learning how to cook and prepare their own meals, kids will feel empowered and confident. They’ll also develop fine motoric skills and important life skills that will serve them well as they grow up.
In summary, this book is a fantastic family cookbook, suitable for children from the age of 2, that encourages healthy eating habits, promotes self-directed learning, and provides opportunities for children to be creative with food. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this book is a wonderful resource for anyone who wants to help kids develop a love of cooking and a taste for healthy food.
Author Interview
At what point did you decide to be an author and what was your path to publication?
When I became a mum. My children inspired me to become an author and finally take the time to write a family cookbook.
Thanks to the new digital publishing options we were given great alternative paths to publication. I believe becoming an author requires focus, persistence and an open creative mind.
Share with us what it’s like to write a cookbook (vs say a novel).
Writing a children’s cookbook is a lot of fun as you can try your own recipes with your children and explore new spices & herbs. Cooking our Little Montessori Chefs recipes helps encourage our children to explore and discover through food and family meals, even when they sometimes have to be quick and easy.
Describe your writing process. Do you outline, plot and plan, or is your writing more organic?
I usually let the content unfold naturally as I write. I start with a general idea or concept and let the book ‘develop’ as I write, without a detailed plan or outline to allow for more flexibility and creativity. What’s important for me is a consistent writing routine and to find an environment where I can stay focused and write without any distractions which can be challenging sometimes with 2 children.
What is your favorite line from your book?
Our time with our children is limited!
Both, practising the Montessori methods as well as the quality time spent cooking with my children, helped me understand the importance of creating a healthy balance between independence and emotional dependency. As parents, we want to be sure we’re raising independent children without sacrificing the love and bonding we crave, hoping that instead of escaping their home, our children will invite their friends to their home and want to spend time cooking, baking and enjoying homemade meals together even when they’ve grown up.
Share some advice for aspiring authors. What advice would you give to your younger self?
Thanks to the new digital publishing options we were given, publishing a book became easier and cheaper. There is never a ‘right time’ to start, just start and enjoy the flow and creative ideas that come to your mind the moment you start the first sentence of your book!
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