The Cabinet of Curiosities: Food & Kitchen Wonders

Join 10-year-old Curio as she opens more glowing drawers in the magical antique cabinet and tumbles through time to discover the surprising stories behind the everyday foods we eat!

From the long journey of bread and the secret life of milk, to how honey is made, the story of rice, why salt is so special, the sweet story of sugar, the magic of eggs, how butter and cheese are made, the incredible journey of the banana, and the story of tea and coffee — each short, wonder-filled story reveals how these common kitchen items have fed, comforted, and connected people for thousands of years.

Written with gentle humour and “Wow!” moments, inspired by James Burke’s Connections. Perfect for curious kids aged 7–12, bedtime read-alouds, and sparking big questions about the food on our plates.

Inside Book 7 you’ll find 10 captivating stories:

• The Journey of Bread
• The Secret Life of Milk
• How Honey Is Made
• The Story of Rice
• Why Salt Is So Special
• The Sweet Story of Sugar
• The Magic of Eggs
• How Butter and Cheese Are Made
• The Incredible Journey of the Banana
• The Story of Tea and Coffee

Open the next drawer… hold on tight… the wonders of food and the kitchen are waiting!

The ordinary is extraordinary — welcome back to The Cabinet of Curiosities.