The Flavor of Wisconsin for Kids

by Allen, Terese; Malone, Bobbie

• ISBN13: 9780870204937
• ISBN10: 0870204939
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-05-21
• Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society

Summary

What are some food favorites in Wisconsin, and why are they special to us? How have our landscape and the people who have inhabited it contributed to our food heritage? This unique blend of history book and cookbook gives kids a real taste for hands-on history by showing them how to create and sample foods that link us to the resources found in our state and the heritage of those who produce them. Designed for kids and adults to use together, The Flavor of Wisconsin for Kidsdraws upon the same source material that makes The Flavor of Wisconsinby Harva Hachten and Terese Allen a fascinating and authoritative document of the history and traditions of food in our state, and presents it in a colorful, kid-friendly format that's both instructional and fun. Mindful of the importance of teaching kids about wherethe foods they eat come from, each chapter examines a different food source-forests; waters; vegetable, meat, and dairy farms; gardens; and communities. The authors explore our state's foodways, from their origins to how they have changed over the years, and then offer a selection of related recipes. The recipes are written for modern kitchens but use many traditional ingredients and techniques. Level of difficulty is clearly noted, as well as whether a recipe requires a heat source to prepare (the authors designed a number of the recipes with classroom activities in mind). The book is richly illustrated with both historical and contemporary photos.