Five-year-old Henry, along with his two-year-old sister, pretend to make waffles on a make-believe television show.

Discusses everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, most important foods, and celebrations of people on southern plantations before the Civil War. Includes recipes.

"Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, most important foods, and celebrations of the colonial period in American history. Includes recipes and sidebars"--

Discusses everyday life, cooking methods, foods, and celebrations of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Includes recipes.

Four segments from shows broadcast on The Food Network. Patton Oswalt, the voice of Remy, looks on as Emeril Lagasse prepares ratatouille, Robert Irvine teaches kids that it's possible to be a chef at any age, and provides pointers about how to make crêpes at home; Rachel Ray and a young friend create chicken fingers; and Alton Brown shares the secrets and science behind mastering macaroni and cheese.

Contains recipes and crafts grouped conveniently for five Halloween theme parties.