{"product_id":"japanese-cooking-with-kids-50-kid-tested-recipes-to-make-together","title":"Japanese Cooking with Kids: 50 Kid-Tested Recipes to Make Together!","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDebra Samuels\u003c\/b\u003e has written about food for over three decades. After owning and operating a successful catering firm in the 1980s called \"Eats Meets West\" she developed the popular \"Kids Are Cooking\" series on food, culture and nutrition for Boston's Children's Museum. Samuels worked for many years as a food writer and food stylist for The Boston Globe. She has written extensively about Italian, Indian, Korean and Japanese cuisines, with a particular focus on the latter. In 2020, she was awarded the John Thayer Award from the Japan Society in Boston, which recognizes outstanding contributions to understanding and friendship between the U.S. and Japan. Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development for TABLE FOR TWO USA. Currently, she travels around the country teaching hands on workshops on bento, the Japanese lunchbox. She is the author of Tuttle Publishing's \n\u003ci\u003eMy Japanese Table\u003c\/i\u003e, and co-author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Korean Table\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMayumi Uejima-Carr\u003c\/b\u003e became the president of TABLE FOR TWO USA following work with Accenture and Eli Lilly pharmaceutical company and earning an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. With TABLE FOR TWO USA, she has developed a program to provide healthier school meals for children in the U.S. She was a delegate to the US-Japan Leadership Program (2017-18). \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYumi Komatsudaira\u003c\/b\u003e is a recipe developer, food stylist, culinary instructor and President of K-Seaweed--a leading ocean greens provider. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eJapanese Superfoods\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Rice balls! Ramen! Teriyaki! Little (and big) Japanese food fans will thoroughly enjoy making the recipes in this cookbook and eating them of course. \n\u003ci\u003eJapanese Cooking with Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a cookbook--it's a lifestyle guide that teaches kids to appreciate Japanese cuisine \n\u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e culture. Yes, the recipes are delicious and easy-to-follow. But beyond food and ingredients, authors Debra Samuels and Mayumi Uejima-Carr lead young cooks in the preparation and practice behind the cuisine, demonstrating how fun cooking nutritious food together can be!\" -- \n\u003cb\u003ePatricia Tanumihardja, author of \u003ci\u003eRamen For Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Singularly original, impressively illustrated, exceptionally well organized and presented...and [an] especially recommended pick for both family and community library cookbook collections for use with and by aspiring young chefs ages 10 and up.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"For those who are ready for something beyond packaged ramen and freezer mochi treats, this cheerful guide is a must-buy...The whole-child education component comes through clearly as all kinds of food-related concepts are discussed, from balance in nutrition and safe food handling to finding joy, beauty, kinship, and appreciation in the foods we prepare and eat...A winner from front to back for kids and adults.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The introduction of kawaii food designs and manga references helps acquaint young eaters with new flavors and dishes, while the chopstick games and crafts add to the fun of cooking while learning about Japanese culture. \n\u003ci\u003eDouzo meshiagare!\u003c\/i\u003e\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e \"11 Excellent Cookbooks for Culinary Tweens\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A wonderfully designed and appealing cookbook for my kids to learn how to make authentic rice, seafood, vegetable dishes, bento boxes, Japanese desserts, onigiri, gyoza, and inari sushi -- all by themselves! [...] For kids, I have never seen such a fun Japanese cookbook!\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCentsible Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e, \"Fantastic Japanese Cookbooks\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e**Winner of the 2025 Gourmand Cookbook Award in the Category of Children - Asia and Family Cookbooks**\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Debra Samuels and Mayumi Uejima-Carr have created the perfect kids' cookbook with 50 kid-tested recipes that are sure to create a delightful experience in the kitchen for adults and their kiddos! All the recipes are practical and enjoyable, and the book starts with all kinds of helpful instructions about ingredients, equipment, and basic cooking techniques.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCulinaire Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is a fast-moving, cleanly written, lavishly photo-illustrated book with recipes that are both fairly simple to execute and interesting to eat. From tofu croquettes to onigiri to sweet pancake sandwiches with red bean jam, there's a pretty broad selection of foods represented here.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cookbook Test\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e2025 Gourmand Cookbook Award Winner! -- Children: Asia \u0026amp; Family Cookbooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKid-friendly Japanese meals you can make together and get everyone to enjoy eating healthier!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eJapanese Cooking with Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect way for you and your kids to learn about Japanese cooking while having fun in the kitchen -- and to get them excited about eating healthy meals. Some of these dishes may even become their new favorites! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThese 50 kid-tested recipes for ages 8 to 14 get \"two thumbs up\" and empty plates every time. They include: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEver-popular Rice Dishes\u003c\/b\u003e like Onigiri Rice Balls, Sushi Rice in Tofu Pockets and Chicken and Egg Rice Bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlavors from the Sea\u003c\/b\u003e including Japanese Seaweed Sprinkles on Popcorn and Tuna Salad Sushi Rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic Japanese Favorites\u003c\/b\u003e like steamed Gyoza Potstickers and Miso Ramen Noodle Soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCute Bento Lunch Boxes\u003c\/b\u003e with Octopus-shaped Hot Dogs and delicious Japanese-style Fried Chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDelicious Desserts and Drinks\u003c\/b\u003e like Strawberry Soy Milk, Glazed Mochi Balls and Green Tea Matcha Tea Cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter in this book contains a fun, hands-on activity like counting to ten in Japanese while washing your hands, growing your own green onions or making your own chopstick rests! In addition to preparing delicious Japanese recipes, kids will learn the basic principles of Japanese cuisine -- eating foods that are in season, and only eating until you feel 80% full--to help you live a healthier life. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eJapanese Cooking with Kids\u003c\/i\u003e will give you and your family a whole new perspective on food and eating--the Japanese way!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2025 pg. 97 (EAN 9784805317891, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/10\/2025 (EAN 9784805317891, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuels, Debra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-08-26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Cooking with Kids|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Japanese|Cooking|Health \u0026amp; Healing|General|Cooking|Methods|Quick \u0026amp; Easy|Cooking|Cooking for Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.8 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805317891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9784805317891\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154268455190,"sku":"SP-9784805317891","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9784805317891_spiral.png?v=1774939971","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-cooking-with-kids-50-kid-tested-recipes-to-make-together","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}