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Baking with Friends 

 

Baking with Friends is Perfect for the Classroom

Inspire the next generation of bakers with Baking with Friends, our award-winning children’s cookbook designed to ignite a passion for baking. Perfect for Family and Consumer Science teachers, baking educators, and anyone passionate about teaching kids, this unique 74-page hardback book is a treasure trove of culinary learning.

Packed with 31 easy-to-follow recipes, Baking with Friends turns every baking session into an adventure. Vibrant illustrations and engaging characters like the Dragonfly Bakers and Bumble Bee Spice Specialists guide children through each recipe, making learning both fun and memorable. But this book is more than just a cookbook—it’s an educational resource that weaves together family baking activities, fun facts, vocabulary words, and suggested children’s literature to enrich the learning experience.

Teachers, parents, youth leaders, and mentors will find endless opportunities to teach self-sufficiency in the kitchen. Baking with Friends encourages young bakers to ask questions, explore new skills, and gain confidence as they master the art of baking. Plus, the included  60-minute CD offers additional learning tools, ensuring a comprehensive and interactive experience for every child.

Bring the joy of baking into your classroom or home and watch as children delight in their tasty successes. With Baking with Friends, you’re not just teaching kids to bake—you’re cultivating a lifelong love for cooking, creativity, and shared family moments. Order your copy today and start baking up some fun!

Baking with Friends: Recipes, Tips and Fun Facts for Kids
ISBN: 0971236828
Hardcover – 74 pages – 8.5 x 11

$20.00

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About the Authors

Sharon Davis has devoted her career to teaching and advocating for home baking as a way to bring families together, nurture creativity, and develop essential life skills. With a background in family and consumer sciences education, Sharon works as the Director of Program Development and Membership Development for The Home Baking Association. She has been a driving force in creating engaging and accessible resources that make baking fun and educational for all ages. Her work has been widely recognized for its impact on family life, encouraging countless young bakers to roll up their sleeves and discover the magic of the kitchen. 

Charlene Patton brings her extensive expertise in food education and public outreach to the partnership. As the executive director of the Home Baking Association for 27 years, Charlene has dedicated her career to teaching the next generation the importance of cooking and baking at home. Her commitment to fostering a love for baking in children is evident in her hands-on approach, blending practical tips with fun, engaging content that resonates with young learners. Charlene’s has been featured on numerous television programs, where she continues to inspire future bakers.

Endorsements for Baking with Friends

From real fruit to whole grains, with not an artificial ingredient in sight, Baking with Friends teaches kids to cook and delivers health with fun while giving families a much needed chance to slow down and spend time together in the kitchen.Dr. Susan Bartell, Family Psychologist and Author, Dr. Susan’s Fit & Fun Family Action Plan

Cooking as a family is a wonderful way to strengthen family ties. This book provides cooking activities and resources to help families be successful in the kitchen. Kids also learn cooking skills and life skills by expanding their vocabulary and learning fun facts about the food they’re making. What a great resource!Lauren A. Weidt, Manager, Partnerships and Grants, Camp Fire US

Baking with Friends is a thoughtful, charmingly presented resource for introducing children to the fun as well as the skills of baking. I plan to bake my way through it with my own grandchildren.Nancy Baggett, Best-selling cookbook Author, Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads

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