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The Winnie-the-Pooh Cookbook
The famously rotund bear is happiest when in possession of a brimming pot of honey, but when it comes time for meals and smackerels, the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood need something a little more substantial. This delightful collection contains over fifty tried-and-true recipes for readers of all ages to make and enjoy, starting with Poohanpiglet pancakes and ending with a recipe for getting thin-with honey sauces, holiday treats, and dishes for every mealtime in between. Forty years after its original publication, this updated and beautifully redesigned cookbook features quotes from the original books and Ernest H. Shepard's beloved drawings, which leap off the pages in full color.
112 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1969
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May 8, 2018
My dad picked up a vintage copy of this book for me several years ago. A huge fan of Winnie the Pooh (obviously), I enjoyed seeing the recipes inspired by the series. This cookbook is less of a direct from the stories cookbook and more of a honey recipe book. I haven't used it too many times but I really liked the mint honey banana bread. I hate bananas and I like banana bread mostly for the sweet outside but this one is actually good. There are recipes for Pooh an' Piglet pancakes for breakfast, tea treats like the banana bread and sweets like HIPY PAPY BTHETHDTH THUTHDA BTHUTHDY cake. The final recipe is my favorite. ;-) You'll have to look at the book to see what that is.
The cookbook is illustrated with E.H. Shepherd's line drawings of Pooh and friends and not Disney's overly cutesy stylized designs.
The cookbook is illustrated with E.H. Shepherd's line drawings of Pooh and friends and not Disney's overly cutesy stylized designs.
March 12, 2021
3.5 stars
Full review to come
Full review to come
cookbook-on-trial
July 6, 2018This is one of the three cookbooks picked up in my renewed effort to teach the kid to cook. It's high time at 7, right? I guess we'll need to stock up on honey for this one...
p. 9 - 4 stars - Muffins, Plain or Blueberry - I expected the dough to turn out a little more... fluid. But we dutifully packed it into muffin cups. The result is a bit dry, but very good for a first cooking experience.
p. 9 - 4 stars - Muffins, Plain or Blueberry - I expected the dough to turn out a little more... fluid. But we dutifully packed it into muffin cups. The result is a bit dry, but very good for a first cooking experience.
March 29, 2025
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November 12, 2019
I found this gem of a cookbook at my library when I was looking for a book I needed for my Children's Lit class. I took it out on a whim, because, well, POOH! I copied down a few of the recipes, as they sounded yummy. But the best was the illustrations, and the quotes from the Pooh books that went with each recipe. It was a fun little book, and I'm quite glad I found it, even if by accident.
August 28, 2007
Simply a lovely cookbook for children with quotes and illustrations from the Milne books. I was excited to finally find a recipe for Cottleston Pie. My favorite chapter is Smackerals, Elevenses and Teas.
November 20, 2010
Cute factor is really high!! I loved Pooh growing up (both the classic and Disney versions) so I thought this was adorable. Many of the recipes are not very practical, but there are sweet pictures and quotes throughout.
February 12, 2015
I'll read anything that is based on Winnie the Pooh and all the lovable characters.
Most of the recipes include honey. Ranging from breakfast, teas, picnics, lunch, dinner, dessert, sauces and Christmas cookie recipes.
Most of the recipes include honey. Ranging from breakfast, teas, picnics, lunch, dinner, dessert, sauces and Christmas cookie recipes.
April 17, 2020
Rasanya ingin mencoba setiap resep yang ada di dalam buku ini. Termasuk makanan favorit pooh yang bahan dasarnya sudah pasti madu. Di dalam buku terdapat quotes-quotes menarik yang bisa mengingatkan akan buku-buku koleksi Winnie The Pooh juga ilustrasi di dalamnya. Panduan resepnya menurut saya juga mudah untuk diikuti.
July 21, 2025
A must for all Winnie The Pooh collectors. Originally published as The Pooh Cookbook and Inspired by the books, Winnie the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. A collection of recipes along with quotes and anecdotes from our favorite characters of the Hundred Acre Wood. Some of the quotes will give you a chuckle and tap into your childlike self. A lovely book.
June 19, 2017
Cute baking book made perfect for little ones. The illustrations are quaint and iconic quotes from The Winnie the Pooh stories are found scattered within.
Lovely recipe book for children and adults alike.
Lovely recipe book for children and adults alike.
March 7, 2022
I've really been loving literary cookbooks lately. I just love the tie in of the recipes to the quotes from the books. I don't think I would make anything from this one, but it was fun to look at just the same.
December 23, 2019
Lots of honey in this cookbook!
June 30, 2020
Probably the cutest cook book ever!
April 27, 2022
<3<3<3 I loved it!
April 14, 2023
Super cute and a better read for nostalgia than anything else
June 2, 2014
Okay, so this has very luckily been retitled "The Winnie-the-Pooh Cook Book." Because a Pooh Cook Book could carry different connotations as to main ingredient, I assume.
And the real main ingredient here is honey. Honey in scones, honey in cakes, honey in pancakes, honey in bread, eggnog, candy, fudge, snow, you name it, there is usually honey. Roughly 75% of the recipes use it, so if you dislike honey avoid this one. That said, honey chocolate pie as well as hot chocolate with honey sound so remarkably delicious that I'm going to have to copy some of these out.
There is also, of course, a recipe for Cottleston Pie. It's odd, because most of the ones I've seen online have it as a bacon and egg pie, while this is chicken, cream and cheese (no honey). It sounds very good though. The illustrations are right from Milne and are, as always, the dictionary definition of charming, only these are in color. On the whole, it's a very pretty cook book and a great way to get through a lot of honey.
And the real main ingredient here is honey. Honey in scones, honey in cakes, honey in pancakes, honey in bread, eggnog, candy, fudge, snow, you name it, there is usually honey. Roughly 75% of the recipes use it, so if you dislike honey avoid this one. That said, honey chocolate pie as well as hot chocolate with honey sound so remarkably delicious that I'm going to have to copy some of these out.
There is also, of course, a recipe for Cottleston Pie. It's odd, because most of the ones I've seen online have it as a bacon and egg pie, while this is chicken, cream and cheese (no honey). It sounds very good though. The illustrations are right from Milne and are, as always, the dictionary definition of charming, only these are in color. On the whole, it's a very pretty cook book and a great way to get through a lot of honey.
July 5, 2015
If you're vegan, than this is not the cookbook for you. If you love honey, you'll try every recipe in this book. If you're a Winnie the Pooh fan, than you'll enjoy all the quotes that accompanied each of the recipes in this book. This is such an adorably cute book and perfect to have children help you make some of these recipes. The recipes are organized as followed: Breakfast, Smackerels/Elevenses & Teas, Provisions for Picnics & Expositions, Lunches & Suppers, Desserts & Party Recipes, Winter Delights, and Honey Sauces.
April 23, 2017
I have a passion for cookery books published as companions to classic literature so this was quickly snapped up when found peeking at me from the local used book store. This is worth it for the illustrations & Pooh quotes alone but many of the recipes are quite nice although not all of them are really very practical or useful. My children have made & enjoyed many of the recipes. (Obviously, honey is a component of many, though not all, of the recipes.)
May 10, 2012
I love Winnie the Pooh and I love cookbooks, so this cookbook was a must-have for my collection. I love the line drawings of Pooh & friends and the quotes that adorn each recipe. The recipes are easy so that children can either help in the kitchen or make the food themselves. AND of course, most of the recipes contain honey... Pooh wouldn't have it any other way! :-)
June 14, 2015
i've gotten this book as a gift when i was a kid and i absolutely loved it ! never cooked anything from it because i wasn't that great a cook :p
But reading it again now, it's a great book with easy recipe's you can make with kids etc.
But reading it again now, it's a great book with easy recipe's you can make with kids etc.
August 30, 2007
I had this book as a child, and still love it! It's full of cute recipes. In fact, my mother used it for my Pooh birthday party when I was six years old!
November 18, 2008
This is such a fun book. The best recipe, in my opinion, is the Honey Mint Banana Bread.
October 31, 2009
All of these recipes taste like honey.
October 20, 2011
Not much I'd want to eat, but I imagine that if I had just read The House at Pooh Corner, some of the delicacies would sound good! Reminded me of my sister's love of Piglet Popovers as a kid.
November 12, 2011
Whimsical, and an easy favorite for young cooks. Well detailed instructions, and many Poohish comments. Along with simple drawings that will bring out the Pooh lover in you.
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January 6, 2014Very cute, lovely hooks to Pooh and his friends, written for adult cooks.
June 2, 2014
A charming addition to any home.
June 11, 2014
I absolutely love this book and plan to make many of the recipes in it. Brings me back to my childhood.
August 14, 2014
A good first cookbook for kids.
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