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The Science Chef
Travels Around The World
by Joan D'Amico and Karen Eich Drummond
Ages 8-12
Retail Price $12.95
Our Price $11.00
Are you studying World Geography? What would make it more exciting? Field trips? Of course, but let's be realistic. Who can fly around the world with the whole family? The Science Chef is here to help out. You can give your child the feeling of actually being in other places by introducing him to the great foods found there. There are over 60 easy-to-do food experiments and recipes. You'll start in Canada and end up in Ghana.
As with all of Joan D'Amico books there are instructions that will help the beginning cook or even the advanced cook have a safer kitchen experience. Plus you get a nutrition guide. Keep reading to see what is in store for you in The Science Chef Travels Around The World:
NORTH AMERICA
Canada
- Experiment:
- What Keeps Lettuce Crisp?
- Recipes:
- Southwestern Ontario Fruit Salad
- Open-Faced Barbecue Beef Sandwich
- Maple Syrup Baked Beans
Mexico
- Experiment:
- How Does Soaking Affect Dried Beans?
- Recipes:
- Mexican Bean Salad
- Sizzling Chicken Fajitas
- Confetti Rice
- Fast 'n' Easy Cornbread
- Rice Pudding
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
Brazil
- Experiment:
- How Does A Barometer Predict the Weather?
- Recipes:
- Iced Coffee and Chocolate Float
- Mocha-Flavored Cupcakes
- Best Beef Kabobs
- Fruited Rice
EUROPE
Italy
- Experiment:
- Why Do We Dry Foods?
- Recipes:
- Foccaccia with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Antipasto Salad
- Cannoli
France
- Experiment:
- How Do Plants Take in Nutrients?
- Recipes:
- Mixed Greens and Celery Salad
- Pick-a-filling Quiche
- Dessert Crepes with Raspberry Sauce
Germany
- Experiment:
- How Can You Tell an Acid From a Base?
- Recipes:
- Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage
- Traditional German Sauerbraten
- Spice Cookies
Spain
- Experiment:
- What Happens When You Cook Custard?
- Recipes:
- Flan
- One-Pot Paella
- Pimiento Drop Biscuits
THE MIDDLE EAST
Israel
- Experiment:
- How Can You Determine the Specific Gravity of Potatoes?
- Recipes:
- Potato Pancakes
- Cheese Blintzes
- Lemony Coconut Cookies
ASIA
India
- Experiment:
- Do Vegetables Die When You Pick Them?
- Recipes:
- Carrots with Grated Coconut and Raisins
- Lentil and Noodle Soup
- Baked Fish Topped with Coconut-Tomato Chutney
- Chapatis
- Mango with Yogurt Dressing
China
- Experiment:
- What Makes Orange Soda Fizz?
- Recipes:
- Bubbly Mandarin Orange-Pineapple Float
- Chopstick-friendly Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry
- Awesome Egg Rolls
- Incredible Almond Cookies
Japan
- Experiment:
- What happens When You Cook Broccoli In An Acid or a Base?
- Recipes:
- Steamed Broccoli with Sesame Seed Dressing
- Fast 'n' Easy Beef Teriyaki
- Japanese Soba Noodles In Broth
Thailand
- Experiment:
- How Do Bean Sprouts Grow?
- Recipes:
- Thai Salad with Bean Sprouts
- Zippy Fried Rice with Chicken
- Banana-Nut Dessert
AFRICA
Morocco
- Experiment:
- How Does Honey Flow?
- Recipes:
- Almond and Honey Pastries
- Couscous
Ghana
- Experiment:
- What Makes Peanut Butter Smooth?
- Recipes:
- West African Peanut Soup
- Spicy Vegetable Stew
- Cabbage Salad
- Baked Plantains
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