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Melissa Rauch is famous for many roles, including of course one of the biggest comedy shows on TV. What I didn’t know is that she also authored a fun ebook for kids called The Tales of Tofu from House Foods.
There are a lot of kids books out there to choose from these days but this one is very unique and covers a lot of the bases that I look for. It has a good story and bright, fun illustrations that pulled in the attention of both of my kids (their ages are 6 and 8). Nice colors too! My kids were able to read it with me (such a fun age when they start reading books to us).
This book really separates itself from the rest with the fun content of the little tofu learning about the different foods out there that he mixes with, and even has easy tofu recipes.
A benefit of this book is that it shows kids how to get into the kitchen and start in on some very easy recipes. I’ve been having my kids help more and more with cooking over the years, and a book to help in this area is awesome to see. I am really trying to get them to eat better and learn more about healthy food; the timing of this is perfect. The recipes are easy to tackle as most just have a handful of ingredients and not much prep time. It’s a good range too from main courses like Tofu Tacos and Broccoli Mac and “Cheese”, to a Chocolate Tofu Pudding.
The recipe we opted for in this pic was the Strawberry Papaya Tofu Smoothie. The taste was fantastic, a fresh and exotic treat with the papaya in there! My daughter was the executive chef on this one (she had very little help from me). She was quite proud and bragged to her brother “No really, I actually made this. You have to taste it!”. I’m dropping in the recipe below so you too can try it out. I hadn’t put tofu in a smoothie before this but it’s a great way to add in some healthy tofu to your diet. My kids are smoothie enthusiasts and they both were fans.
It’s good that my kids are getting to know more about healthy food in a fun way. My family loves having kitchen adventures together and this one has been fun all around. It’s the end of summer and their classes just started back up this week and I’m sure many of you are in the same boat. I’ve been shuffling them about to drop them off and running to different after school activities. There’s definitely a need now for some good back-to-school recipes! On that note, you can download a copy of The Tales of Tofu ebook here: https://clvr.li/TheTalesofTofu
Melissa Rauch all I can say is wow, you have many talents. As for House Foods, it’s another great notch on their belt, here’s their website
Please let me know if you try out the Strawberry Papaya Tofu Smoothie or any of the other recipes in The Tales of Tofu from House Foods ebook.
Ingredients
- ½ pkg House Foods Tofu Soft
- ¾ cup fresh papaya (peeled, seeded and chopped)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup frozen mango
- ½ banana
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine all the ingredients.
- Blend until smooth, for about 30 seconds.
- Serve and enjoy!
Alli Smith
It’s so great to hear about books that inspire kids to get in the kitchen with their parents and have some great adventures. I love that this book promotes healthy recipes and I’m impressed with the smoothies your daughter made. I’ve never added tofu to a smoothie and I’m looking forward to making this.
Amber Myers
I will have to pick up this book–and try this smoothie! It sounds like something we’d all enjoy.
Melissa Chapman
If your daughter can do it so can I. It looks cool and refreshing and so healthy. I love anythng with tofu.
Marysa
What a great idea for a smoothie. I would have never thought to use tofu – how neat!
Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers
I will be honest and admit that I have never given tofu a try and not sure that I would care too. But sneaking veggies or protein into smoothies is a fantastic way to add nutrients for a wholesome meal replacement or snack.
Alyssa H
This looks like such a great book for kids! I love how the recipes sound so yummy but healthy too!
Lynndee
I love smoothies and that combo looks delish. I will have to grab me a copy of that book. Will grab one for my niece too.
Ruth I
At the very young age she knows how to use the kitchen and prepare healthy food. She’s such an expert.
Sarah Bailey
Now this sounds like a really interesting smoothie – how awesome is your daughter being able to make this as well!
Kita Bryant
Love that the kids can make this themselves. My daughter is loving smoothies these days so she may try this out.
Shannon Gurnee
This looks like a really yummy shake. I would love to try this sometime.