Every chapter in this educational and entertaining book contains several facts on each of the 14 countries represented, an experiment related to a basic food ingredient typical of that country and recipes for a complete meal based on the food used in the experiment. Explains scientific concepts such as viscosity by experimenting with honey (Egypt) or how osmosis works by soaking cucumbers in vinegar (France). Features over 60 kid-tested, simple, quick recipes and experiments that can be done with easy-to-obtain ingredients and standard kitchen equipment.