Anyone know of a good cooking curriculum?

[MomLovesClassics]

One that labels cooking equipment with proper terms and what their uses are? One that gives cooking terms like boil, poach, broil, bake, etc? Give safety tips for the kitchen? One that is not too terriblly expensive? I don't seem to be able to find what I am looking for.

[wapiti]

I'd try cookbooks. Maybe The Joy of Cooking. I used that when I was a kid. It depends on how old the child is, what reading level.

 

Or look for kids' cookbooks.

 

Or perhaps you've tapped into an underserved market :)

[MomLovesClassics]

Goodness, I am having computer issues! I typed out and when I clicked post server was busy.

I have the Look and Cook Cookbook for Children. It is the only one that comes close. When I was about 12 there was a textbook in school that was very through. Do they not make these anymore? It is not that the kids don't ocassionally cook kid friendly recipes, I think the knowledge of what is in a kitchen, and how it is used is lacking. I really wish I could find a simple curriculum somewhere.

[ScoutTN]

Better Homes and Gardens "New Cook Book" - mine has a red plaid cover and is 3 ring bound to lie flat. Excellent basic cookbook. I've had mine since high school. My grandmother taught me to make cookies and coffeecake and roast chx with hers!

 

I think the Joy of Cooking is way beyond introductory material. Though I have it and love it esp as a reference tool.

Check out your local library for basic cookbooks?

[King Alfred Academy]

Here is a lapbook with a lot of the information you requested. I did it with my son and he enjoyed it. :001_smile:

[MomLovesClassics]

The lapbooks are more of what I am looking for. Believe it or not, I already have the cookbooks mentioned. I have about 4 shelves of cookbooks, I love cooking. It is just when it comes to teaching it I am lost.

[angela in ohio]

The first four units of CLE's Home Ec curriculum are excellent. They explain every tool and every skill, and they integrate making recipes throughout the lessons. It sounds like exactly what you are looking for.

 

Your local 4-H (State extension office) will probably have good resources. We have several beginning cooking project books from 4-H that are helpful.

[littlebug42]

I am going to use the Fannie Farmer Junior cookbook for my girls next year as it does clearly define all the terms, utensils, cookware etc and has some basic, doable recipes for them to practice.

[eternalknot]

I am going to use the Fannie Farmer Junior cookbook for my girls next year as it does clearly define all the terms, utensils, cookware etc and has some basic, doable recipes for them to practice.

 

And relating to Fannie Farmer, HERE is a book my own kids have enjoyed. I originally bought it for their dad, who needed a basic primer :D.

[TechWife]

Abeka has a wonderful home ec.curriculum - a friend's daughter did it and she learned a lot & cooked regularly for the family, too.

[Sasharowan]

My sister recommended the Everything Cookbook for us. I can make basic things but am not a good cook and ds14 is getting interested in cooking now. I ordered it from Thrift books for about $4.00, but its not in yet, so I haven't actually seen it.

[FordFamily]

The lapbook is great! Thanks~~

[cseitter]

Sue Gregg has a curriculum for homeschoolers on cooking. I LOVE her cookbooks and have them all. The kids book comes with a cd to show you step by step.

 

http://www.suegregg.com/teaching/cookingwithchildren.htm

[nomfaux]

Not exactly a true curriculum suggestion, but if you happen to have a Nintendo DS in the house, Personal Trainer: Cooking sounds kinda fun, and seems like it covers all the bases for beginners in the kitchen.

 

There's also America's Test Kitchen, which is newer and looks about the same too.

Edited April 21, 2010 by nomfaux
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[Chels~]

Maybe something like this?:

http://www.homeschoolshare.com/cooking.php