the teenager’s survival cookbook review
the teenager’s survival cookbook
jake farriss; pan macmillan
reviewed by Kylie
With the increasing reports from health experts of Australian obesity rates in the media it’s obvious that it’s time to get back to basics. Yes, things are dearer these days: have you ever noticed how much cheaper it is to eat a meal at a fast food outlet than go into a café and have a healthy lunch?
Still, healthy eating can, and should, begin in the home and to help set you up is The Teenager’s Survival Cookbook, and no it’s not about being stuck out on an island in the middle of nowhere and having to fend for yourself.
The Teenager’s Survival Cookbook is actually written by a teenager named Jack Farriss. His recipes make your mouth water, leaving take away meals a thing of the past. Maybe you’ve never picked up a cookbook before, or even stepped into the kitchen to prepare a meal (pouring cereal into a bowl doesn’t count). Each recipe features simple step-by-step instructions which make them perfect for novices.
Some of the recipes in this book include roasted red capsicum soup, vegetarian noodles, chicken fried rice, glazed apple tart, coconut curry and choc chip cookies; I could go on and on. Whether you are cooking for one or a crowd you will find munchies, liquids, savoury and sweet things to eat. Whoever said that teenagers couldn’t cook? There aren’t any accompanying pictures of the recipes but there are snaps every few pages of teenagers smiling and having a fun time together.
This book is recommended for anyone, not just teenagers, who enjoy being in the kitchen. Who knows, you may even give your tastebuds a new insight into the world of cooking. And when you have finished with this book you may even end up more famous than Jamie Oliver, although this may just be in your dreams.
