Lara Starr

What would be more appropriate then to awaken to the force? With the Star Wars Cookbook, BB-Ate: Awaken To The Force Of Breakfast And Brunch, author Lara Starr has created an amazing collection of recipes any fan would truly enjoy.

Primarily designed for young Jedi Padawan, I think adults would really enjoy this book as well. In the introduction, there are instructions on getting started, how to Be Careful (respect the mysteries of the force), Be Aware (cultivate the awareness of the Jedi) and the various tools essential to the young Jedi chef.

Even the smallest details are Star Wars related. The quote at the top of the introduction page is “The calm and perceptive mind of a Jedi warrior will enable you to prevent most mishaps in the kitchen. Use it well and follow these general guidelines”. I really think it helps to set the tone for the entire book.

The recipe chapters include:

Snacks & Sides
Cereal
Eggs
Waffles, Pancakes & French Toast
Baked Goods
Sandwiches & Wraps
Spreads & Toppings
Drinks

The recipes themselves all have fun Star Wars related names like Luke Skywaffles, Stormtrooper Standoff, and Admiral Ackbars. Because the book is hardcover with a spiral binding, the recipes lie flat when you put the book down which will help a lot in the kitchen when cooking.

Each recipe has an introduction, the ingredients section is in bold which helps differentiate it from the rest of the recipe, and the instructions are very easy to follow. The recipes also tell you how much it makes and mentions any special equipment needed. With only 29 recipes, it is a small collection, but very well done.

A Must-Have Book

Most of the recipes have a full-color, full-page photo of the food, complete with an appropriate action figure. The action figures make the photos so much more fun.

Overall this is a wonderful book if your young Padawan is interested in learning to cook. It is also a must-have for any Star Wars fan of any age.

See the full review and the recipe for BB-8 Energy Balls at The RecipesNow! Reviews And Recipes Magazine. This review is written in response to a complimentary hard copy of the book provided by the publisher in hopes of an honest review.… (mehr)