Fairy Cooking Paperback – 31 October 2003

I just gave it to my granddaughters yesterday sat Sept 6 2014' they are so thrilled with it and can't wait to make so recipes thank you so much Janice

Bought for my nieces xmas to go with all her cooking stuff I bought her, her and her siter had loads of fun with mum and dad cooking, would recommend to family and friends

If you have a child who is very into fairy things, into pink and loves pretty, this is the perfect cookbook for them, or for adults who still like to wear fancy hats and have tea parties with friends.First: Format, because I didn't read carefully because I was distracted by the cover when I ordered it. It's about the size of a large coloring book, roughly 12 inches tall by 9 inches wide. It's printed in full color on decent quality paper and has a stapled binding. The paper and printing quality is a bit more than I expected for the price.There are no basic cooking instructions in it, so it is a book to use hands on with your children who are just learning, but there are lots of children's cookbooks that explain all the tools.The recipes themselves are simple and gorgeous. The sort of thing that any little fairy princess would be thrilled to serve at a tea party. My daughter is 14 and has basic cooking skills down pat, but this is a great one even for her for the ideas in it. The miniature cooking and whimsical look of the recipes also makes them perfect for bentos.My favorites:Iced Raspberry Mousse- a sweet airy confection made with yogurt, cream, raspberries and for a nice touch of texture, meringuesCut Out Sandwiches- A simple idea that makes a great presentation and one I will use in bentos and for tea parties myself.Mini fairy pastries- Miniature really food is just wonderful and these are flavorful enough that even my son and husband would eat them without complaining too much about the cute factor.Another great book for children from Usborne.

Replaces one that was not returned. Easy to use and very child friendly.

I'm having a fairy tea party for my daughter's birthday, and this is just what I needed for menu ideas. There are no beverages, which is the only thing that dissapjointed me. I still love this bok and heartily reccomend it though. The recipes are:Spangly Heart CookiesPretty Fairy FudgeFairy MuffinsSwirly Pink CookiesMini Fairy PastriesPretty Fairy Star CookiesFlowery Cut-Out CookiesTiny Fairy CakesIced Raspberry MousseCut Out SandwichesChocolate Cobweb CookiesButterfly CupcakesLittle Cheese SconesMini MeringuesConfetti CookiesMarzipan ToadstoolsI liked that not everything was a sweet, so this is perfect to use for a fairy tea party. I made the the Marzipan Toadstools, Little Cheese Scones, Cut Out Sandwiches, Iced Raspberry Mousse, and the Mini Fairy Pastries. Adding this to the menu for Martha Stewart's pixie party and the food was magical. I served R. W. Knudsen's Lemonade and Hibiscus Juice Cooler (apple juice and hibiscus tea) for the beverages.