So like most people I have a pretty basic knowledge of how food works. At least I haven't managed to poison anyone yet and I consider that a good feat. However I stand in awe of those people who can open a fridge, size up what they find and then whip up a delicious and healthy meal without looking at a cook book. Those amazing people who know exactly why each ingredient is added to any dish and how much is needed to serve four people. For people who are culinary challenged there is Kitchen Princess instead.
Centering around Najika, a young high school girl with a perfect sense of taste, this comic is a sweet love story and cooking manual combined. The art is cute and girly (very pink) and the characters are interesting. No bad guy is truly bad, each one shows their motivation and is eventually won over buy our feisty heroine and her tasty meals. This is one of those stories that's almost too sugary but it works.
Now the warning signs. This book contains no sex, no drugs or violence. The only worry is in the form of two accidents. One of the main characters dies in a car accident and a side character is shown to have died in the past. This alone would probably not make it ideal for the youngest of children, use your discretion with the maturity of the child.
Now, the thing that makes kitchen princess rise above most generic girl manga is the food! The recipes are always interesting and Najika gives little tips along the way. This never makes the dialogue weird, which you might expect from a lesson. The very very best part? All of the featured recipes are given at the back of the books. If you read about something and it looks nummy you can just head to the kitchen and make it your self. Most of the recipes are easy too so you could follow them with a very young child. Or if you're like me you could just follow them without mishap, a treat in it self.
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