Creepy Cuisine - Softcover

Monroe, Lucy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679844023 ISBN 13: 9780679844020

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 1993

Synopsis

Here's a cookbook only Ghoul-ia Child could love--a collection of revolting recipes that look disgusting but taste divine.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"Filled with clever ideas, this is an excellent choice for those who are lookin for something creepy but fun."--School Library Journal.

From the Inside Flap

kbook only Ghoul-ia Child could love--a collection of revolting recipes that look disgusting but taste divine.

Reviews

Grade 4-7-An artful arrangement of ingredients aided by imaginative titles transforms ordinary food into disgusting treats such as, "Pus Pockets" (pita stuffed with cheese, baked, slit, and squeezed) and "Worms au Gratin" (spaghetti and noodles). While some children will only browse through the book to exclaim at the yucky fare, those who try the recipes will find that they contain sensible advice, beginning with safety tips, cooking terms, measurements, and clean-up hints. Instructions are clearly written and list needed tools. The advice, "with an adult's help" is given whenever cooking, baking, or the use of a sharp knife is required. Burke's pen-and-ink cartoons are essential for their humorous portrayal of monsters and ugly characters and because arrangement of food is so critical for gruesome effect. Even so, some imagination may be needed to see the werewolf in the Waldorf Salad or Brussels sprouts as gorilla tonsils. The food itself is mostly healthful, with fruits and vegetables featured as prominent ingredients. Food coloring is used in some recipes and stuffed olives (eyeballs) appear more than once. Some titles may be over readers' heads, but the serving suggestions (e.g., crumpled facial tissues with the "Phlegm Brulee) will help them understand. Filled with clever ideas, this is an excellent choice for those who are looking for something creepy but fun.
Jean H. Zimmerman, Willett School, South River, NJ
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0679844023
• ISBN 13: 9780679844020
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 79