Too Many Cooks Card Game (Buy Direct) Ages 10 and up.
Each player is a chef. The players secretly pick a different soup to make and races to finish it first. Be the first to complete the soup by playing enough cards to fill the pot and win the coveted gourmet stars. The more the player’s soup tastes like the recipe their trying to make, the more stars they’ll collect. Makes a great game for the whole family. Finalist - Best Family Card Game Games Magazine 2003.
Restaurant Empire PC Game (Compare Prices)
Restaurant Empire is the first game that faithfully recreates all the challenges of building and operating a restaurant franchise through a unique blend of business-simulation and RPG gameplay. Starting with nothing except some cash and a passion for food, build a restaurant from the bottom up - hire waiters, decorate, even cook the meals! Buy, build, outsell and under price your competition. – from their website. Restaurant Empire has received many good reviews including this one from About.com.
Cooking Mama Nintendo DS (Compare Prices)
In Cooking Mama you play the role of a chef, taking orders and preparing food. Use the stylus to cut meat and vegetables, then cook them on the stove. Shake the skillet for an omelet, dip tempura in oil, form dumplings, knead pizza dough, and other activities. 76 recipes.
Books
The Best Cookbooks Made for Kids Here are my choices for the best cookbooks made especially for the little chef in the family. This is a great way to get kids into the kitchen while teaching skills and responsibility.
Children's Books About Food Here are my choices for great, colorful kid's books that are food related.
