Book details
The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Classic Stories
Description
This award-winning cookbook features more than 100 of the recipes that Laura Ingalls Wilder chronicles in her classic Little House books. A great gift for Little House fans and anyone who wants more information about what life on the prairie was really like.With this cookbook, you can learn how to make classic frontier dishes like corn dodgers, mincemeat pie, cracklings, and pulled molasses candy. The book also includes excerpts from the Little House books, fascinating and thoroughly researched historical context, and details about the cooking methods that pioneers like Ma Ingalls used, as well as illustrations by beloved artist Garth Williams.This is a chance to dive into the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder, American pioneer, women's club member, and farm homesteader.This book has been widely praised and is the winner of the Western Heritage Award from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Horn Book praised it as "a culinary and literary feast."
Age
7-10
Text complexity
beginner
Length
256 pages
Why to read
- Nostalgic Connection: The cookbook offers a unique opportunity to connect with the beloved 'Little House on the Prairie' series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, allowing fans to experience the pioneer lifestyle through its recipes and stories.
- Historical Insight: Readers can gain a deeper understanding of American frontier life in the late 19th century, learning about the types of food that were available and how meals were prepared without modern conveniences.
- Culinary Adventure: Trying out the recipes provides a hands-on culinary adventure, encouraging readers to step out of their comfort zones and prepare dishes that have been passed down through generations.
- Educational Value: The book serves as an educational tool for both children and adults, teaching about self-sufficiency, the importance of seasonal eating, and how food history is intertwined with cultural and societal developments.