The Secret Life of Food

by Clare Crespo

Book Overview

Welcome to The Secret Life of Food, where your food is actually masquerading as ordinary objects found in and around your home. This stunning gift book, overflowing with lush photography, shows us a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786808462
• ISBN13: 9780786808465
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Hyperion Books
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

way cute!

the author must be fun to be around- shes got tons of imagination and adorable ideas. perfect for anyone with children, or who works with children...also a great book to have on hand when planning a party for children OR adults. the recipies are very clear and concise, with large photos and easy instructions. most recipies involve shaping food into some sort of animal, anatomy, home thing, etc.i like this book becasue i take care of kids who won't eat without a lot of coaxing and if they sait and make soemthing with me, they are very likely to eat it (and play with it) However the only drawback is alot of the food is dessert type stuff, but there are some great entrees and vegitables too.

The Fun Factor

So I walk into [a local store] yesterday to find a book to take to my ill friend in the hospital. Something enjoyable, fun, cute, and if possible, hilarious. I thought I'd be searching for hours. However, I found Claire's book in only minutes and was drawn to it. I bought two! This book is everything I was looking for with extra emphasis on the fun factor! I predict it's going to sell a million.

Parents must have this book!

This book is yummy fun for anyone trying to coax young ones to eat - and it's fun for parents who are dying of boredom from boiled hotdogs and instant mac-n-cheese. With three kids under four years of age, I'm looking for all the inspriation I can get - and this book is it! It's a great gift for the birthday party circuit as well. Crespo has done a great job.

Fantastic!

A fun and creative book. I love making these "out of this world" recipes with my 5 year old. A great gift too!!!!!The photography is beautifully shot.

Finally, a magical connection between food and art -

Clare Crespo's The Secret Life of Food is a delightful romp through the glorious world of food as art. This is truly a book for the family to live by, laugh by and play by. I can't wait to have a secret life party and put my friends to the test of replicating Crespo's recipes while challenging them to create a few original ones.Thanks to Crespo for putting us in touch with the comfort and community food provides for all of us. She clearly understands the value of food and its creation as an elixir for all that ail you. This book makes your next meatloaf a magical affair! I can't wait to try these recipes.Kudos to Clare Crespo for demonstrating what many of us have always felt - food is art and cooking is the best therapy possible.