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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
Cooking with children is a joyful and educational experience that can inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for healthy and delicious food. As children participate in the kitchen, they not only develop practical cooking skills but also enhance their literacy, numeracy, science, and social-emotional abilities. Cooking can also be a way to explore different cultures, traditions, and values, and to connect with others through food.
This book aims to provide practical and evidence-based guidance on how to cook with children in a safe, fun, and meaningful way. It is based on the personal and long experience of the author Dr Anshumali Pandey and various users, who shared their experiences, insights, and questions about cooking with children. The book is organized into chapters that cover different aspects of cooking with children, such as planning, preparation, safety, equipment, recipes, and cultural diversity. Each chapter includes practical tips, examples, and suggestions based on the chat conversations, as well as additional resources and references for further learning.
The book is intended for teachers, parents, and caregivers who want to engage children in cooking activities, as well as for students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of education, nutrition, and child development. It is not a comprehensive guide or a cookbook, but rather a collection of ideas and experiences that can inspire and inform cooking with children.
Dr Anshumali Pandey, Chef Paresh Fulbaria
Chef Paresh Fulbaria is a seasoned culinary professional with over two decades of experience in the food and hospitality industry. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Institute of Hotel Management in Ahmedabad, India, where he honed his skills in the art of cooking and culinary management. With a passion for cooking that began at a young age, Chef Fulbaria has since dedicated his career to exploring the world of food and creating culinary delights for others to enjoy. Throughout his career, Chef Fulbaria has held various positions as an executive chef on merchant ships. He has spent the last 16 years working in this capacity, traveling to all habitable continents of the world and gaining invaluable experience in international cuisine. As an executive chef, he has been responsible for managing all aspects of the ship's kitchen, including menu planning, food preparation, and staff management. Chef Fulbaria's extensive travels and exposure to different cultures have influenced his cooking style, which blends traditional techniques and flavors from around the world. He has a keen interest in using fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that are not only delicious but also healthy and sustainable. His dedication to his craft and commitment to quality has earned him a reputation as a talented and respected chef in the industry.
Dr. Anshumali Pandey is a name synonymous with excellence in education, hospitality, tourism, and tribal food. A multifaceted personality, he is a teacher, chef, author, business auditor, and culinary traveler. With a specialization in higher education, office administration, HR, labor laws, audit, procurement, and tender processes, Dr. Pandey is a renowned hospitality educator with a PhD. His passion for tribal food, tourism, and village tourism has led to extensive research in these areas, resulting in several research papers and publications. His expertise has earned him recognition from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, which awarded him a National Appreciation certificate and memento in 2018. Dr. Pandey's vast experience of over 26 years in the professional world has boiled down to crisp and accurate writing on his favorite subjects, resulting in 83 publications, consisting of 65 books and several short stories. His books cover a broad range of topics, from being a specialist chef, a master of human resources, an educator, a children's book author, to spirituality.
