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blogger turned author Nick Coffer and his adorable son Archie have launched
their very own hardcover cookbook – a spin-off of their popular video blog.
Foodie dad Nick shares over 100 recipes from basics to simple but exotic concoctions with an
international flavour.
After
spending some time in France
in his twenties, this stay-at-home dad has created recipes that are not only
do-able, they are surprisingly varied and sophisticated; and it’s easy to see
the French influence.
Beginning
with a warm introduction, the book takes readers through the story behind the
blog and the book. We even get a peek inside Nick's kitchen cupboards before
launching into the first chapter – Beyond Toast – which showcases some pretty
delectable breakfast and brunch treats like Fruity Popovers, Oven Baked French
Toast, Baked Eggs in Ham Cups and Fruit Compote, Yoghurt and Granola Glasses.
Lighter
Bites include simple meals for lunch or a hearty snack. There’s Crispy Duck
Pancakes, Savoury Brittany Pancakes, Sloppy Joe Beef Buns and Lamb Kofta Pittas
with Pomegranate Salas, making the international flavour tastily clear.
Ensuing chapters include cooking the classics, wok on the wild side, foolproof grills
and bakes, and of curse – puds, treats and sweets. The recipes are simply
enough to create with youngsters in a supervised setting, and the variety is
truly tempting, but what I love most about this cookbook is the warm family
feel that truly makes you feel like you’re popping over for dinner at the
Coffer house.
And who
wouldn’t adore a meal put together with the aid of that sweet little Archie? Food for real families, not those found in a lifestyle book.
See the
blog at MyDaddyCooks.com
Title: My Daddy Cooks
Author/Illustrator: Nick Coffer
Publisher: Hachette, $39.95 RRP
Publication Date: 12 July 2011
Format: Hard cover
ISBN: 9781444713718
For ages: 4+
Type: Cookbook
