{"product_id":"david-athertons-christmas-cookbook-for-kids-isbn-9781536234398","title":"David Atherton’s Christmas Cookbook for Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eGrab your aprons and get into the holiday spirit with Great British Baking Show\u003ci\u003e w\u003c\/i\u003einner and star chef David Atherton. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave a hankering for reindeer chocolate bark? Snowy owl cupcakes? How about Christmas sweater pizzas? David Atherton, the 2019 winner of \u003ci\u003eThe Great British Baking Show\u003c\/i\u003e, follows up his first three kids’ cookbooks—\u003ci\u003eBake\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMake\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e and Learn to Cook\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBake, Make, and Learn to Cook Vegetarian\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e David Atherton’s Baking Book for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e—with a fun and festive Christmas cookbook. With each recipe featuring easy-to-follow instructions, delightful illustrations from Katie Cottle, and tips and tricks on how to create and package delicious gifts for friends and family, this joyful celebration of the holidays has everything budding bakers need to savor the season.There is a certain elegant simplicity to this book that beautifully conveys the tastes and smells of a British Christmas. A charming, approachable cookbook that evokes the spirit of the holiday season.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmphasizes a spirit of generosity in the kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cb\u003eDavid Atherton \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eBake\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Make\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e and Learn to Cook: Fun and Healthy Recipes for Young Cooks\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBake\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Make\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e and Learn to Cook Vegetarian\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eDavid Atherton’s Baking Book for Kids.\u003c\/i\u003e The 2019 winner of \u003ci\u003eThe Great British Baking Show \u003c\/i\u003eand a former international health adviser, he now writes a food column for the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, where he shares some of his fun and healthy recipes. He is passionate about ensuring that children grow up as food lovers and understand how to make tasty, healthy food. David Atherton lives in London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Cottle\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and picture-book-maker who enjoys telling stories through drawing and a variety of media, including a mix of traditional and digital techniques. She loves using bright colors and drawing grumpy faces. In 2021, Katie Cottle was short-listed for the\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eWaterstones Children’s Book Prize. She lives in England.\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At Christmas, it’s important to let our family and friends know how much we love them. In a season of giving and sharing, what better way to show them that you care than with a homemade gift? So step into the kitchen and get ready to create beautiful bakes and magical memories to treasure forever.\u003cbr\u003e   In this book, you’ll discover recipes to make delicious gifts and stocking fillers, perfect party food, and showstopper cakes to share during your Christmas celebrations. Whether you want to impress your friends with an amazing gingerbread house, eat your way through a chocolate Christmas pudding, or make a bang with a cake shaped like a Christmas cracker, this book \u003cbr\u003e has everything budding bakers need to get ahead for the \u003cbr\u003e festive season.\u003cbr\u003e   On a cold winter’s day, there’s nothing I enjoy more than playing Christmas music and dancing around the kitchen while I’m baking festive treats. And you can create your own special traditions too! Choose a Christmassy recipe from this book, tie on your apron, and have fun spending time together!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e David\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoliday Pantry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristmas can be a busy time of year! But if you buy your ingredients in advance and read each recipe carefully, then you can focus on having fun in the kitchen. Here are a few handy tips, tricks, and facts to help you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYeast \u003c\/b\u003eneeds the right conditions to start growing. In this book we use fast-acting yeast. You can use fresh yeast, but you’ll need to double the weight. Always make sure your yeast isn’t expired.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNuts \u003c\/b\u003eare eaten a lot at Christmastime. Not only are nuts tasty, but they are also healthy and add a lovely crunchy texture. There are lots of different nuts, and it’s easy to switch them in a recipe. Try as many different varieties as you can.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDried fruits\u003c\/b\u003e add sweetness to a bake, but they’re also full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which are good for us. Dried fruits are eaten at Christmastime because it’s harder to get fresh fruits in the winter. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpices\u003c\/b\u003e are used a lot in Christmas bakes, especially cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. If you have lots of different spices in your kitchen cupboard, you can experiment and find your favorite flavor combinations.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFood coloring\u003c\/b\u003e is a great way to make a bake special at Christmas. I recommend using color gels or pastes as they don’t change the consistency of your mixture. Look for natural food colors that are made from vegetables and fruits. Make sure you have enough red and green as these are the most Christmassy colors.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoot vegetables\u003c\/b\u003e like carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes make bread and cakes soft and, most importantly, healthier. Root vegetables are easy to find in winter—so perfect for Christmas recipes.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eButter and spreads\u003c\/b\u003e are used in a lot of cakes, pastries, and cookies. Some bakes are known for their buttery flavor, but there are lots of alternatives made with sunflower oil, soybeans, or vegetable oil.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMilks and yogurts\u003c\/b\u003e were traditionally made with cow’s milk. Nowadays, you can buy all kinds of milks and yogurts made from plants, such as oat milk or soy yogurt. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e If you have food allergies, or are cooking for someone who does, you need to check the ingredients list carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeighing and Measuring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All recipes are measured in ounces (oz) and cups.\u003cbr\u003e   tsp = teaspoon\u003cbr\u003e   tbsp = tablespoon\u003cbr\u003e   The oven temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit (°F).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat Gifts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These gift-wrapping ideas add another touch of thoughtfulness to your homemade treats. \u003cbr\u003e And, best of all, you can reuse and upcycle leftover everyday items you find in your home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake a gift box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.\u003c\/b\u003e Take a large piece of thin cardboard and draw a cross shape made up of 4 × 4 inch squares. The cross should be 4 squares high and 3 squares wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.\u003c\/b\u003e Next, draw tabs (¼ inch high) on the top and bottom edges of the side panels and the bottom edge of the bottom panel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.\u003c\/b\u003e Cut around the outside edges and then use a ruler to help you fold and unfold along all the inside lines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. \u003c\/b\u003eTurn it over and fold in all the tabs. Then fold in the panels closest to the side tabs and glue them in place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5.\u003c\/b\u003e You should now have a box with a lid that is not stuck down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6.\u003c\/b\u003e Draw a fun Christmas design on one side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7.\u003c\/b\u003e Place your baked gift or sweets inside the box and close the lid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecorative jam jars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Make your special Christmas jam (p. 2) even more special by covering the metal lid with brown paper or leftover Christmas wrapping paper and tightly fastening with string or ribbon. Personalize \u003cbr\u003e it by writing and drawing on the top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTied sandwich bags\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Show off your sweet-and-spicy popcorn (p. 14) in a clear sandwich bag, perfect for sharing. Scoop in a few handfuls and secure with a bow! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGift-wrapped tubes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Give your leftover cookie or chip container another life! Decorate it with Christmas wrapping paper and fill it with a sweet surprise like the coconut snowballs (p. 4), then add a ribbon or bow.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEquipment List\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Before you begin, it’s a good idea to check what equipment you might need. 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