In the Kitchen with Grandma, by Lydia E. Harris is stirring up tasty memories
Grandparents Day is September 8th. With that special occasion in mind, it’s a pleasure to introduce you to author Lydia Harris and her new cookbook. She’s an expert at stirring up fun kitchen memories with her five grandchildren. And all 100 recipes are grandma-approved and grandkid-tested! Each one is ranked by level of difficulty and includes the prep time needed.
Lydia used her home economics background to write this cookbook. So there’s no doubt grandmas and grandchildren will be ready to make plenty of tasty memories together.
Gluten-free options
As a grandmother myself, with a granddaughter who is gluten intolerant, it’s great to see more than half the recipes are either gluten-free or include gluten-free options. Jillian (age 11) likes to cook with me, but we keep her gluten allergy in mind. Seeing smiles on her face while she kneads dough brings joy to my day. Later, we enjoy our tasty results.
Special Features
This cookbook offers more than recipes with kid-friendly titles. And its pages are organized into seasons and special days. “Springtime Fun” offers Butterfly Waffles and Ladybug Cheese and Crackers. And, come fall, there are Build-Your-Bear Sandwiches, Telescope Roll-Ups, and Fruity Turkey Favors. Lydia knows kids like to do crafts. She wisely added artsy details to the recipes. For example, her Chicken Salad Sandwiches use heart shaped cookie cutters. The recipes taste good and have visual appeal, too. 
Lydia’s “A Spoonful of Sharing” finishes off about one-third of the recipes. These are simple conversation starters that open talking points with a grandchild. Christian values set the tone.
In the Kitchen with Grandma: Stirring Up Tasty Memories Together
Harvest House is the publisher of In the Kitchen with Grandma. In addition to grandmas, this book is great for parents, grandfathers, caregivers, teachers, and anyone who works with children or wants to stir up simple recipes. You can order the cookbook at harvesthousepublishers.com, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and Christianbook.com. To connect with the author, contact Lydia E. Harris on Facebook or email at LydiaHarrisBooks@Gmail.com.
About Lydia E. Harris
Lydia earned her master’s degree in Home Economics at the University of Washington. Her recipes have appeared in several magazines, including Pockets and Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse Jr., Clubhouse, and Brio. She is also the author of, Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting (AMG Publishers, 2010).
Such a good article and suggestion. I bought two copies if Lydia’s lovely book and I look forward to using it with grandkids.
I’m pleased. Those grandkids will be delighted.
Great book whether you have grandkids to share it with or not.
You are right. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Maxine. Today I stirred up a couple fun recipes to use as samples for our writers’ meeting. I made Ice Cream Bread and Root Beer Float Cookie Sandwiches. Now I need to keep from nibbling them. I pray my cookbook nourishes body and soul.
You are a fun cook, Lydia. So many people will be blessed.