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Magic Release: Kiki's Cooking Book

Cook Up Magic with "Kiki's Delivery Service" Themed Recipe Picture Book

TOKYO, Jan 29 (News On Japan) - "Children's Cooking Picture Book: Ghibli's Table - Kiki's Delivery Service", set for release on March 14th, features recipes from the film, including herring and pumpkin pie baked by the lady with the blue-roofed house and the milk porridge made by Osono for Kiki.

This cookbook, published by Shufu no Tomosha, is inspired by the Studio Ghibli film "Kiki's Delivery Service," and follows the previous releases in the series: "Ghibli's Table - Earwig and the Witch," "Ghibli's Table - My Neighbor Totoro," and "Ghibli's Table - Castle in the Sky Laputa."

The book also features unique original recipes inspired by the film's world, such as "Witch's Ribbon Snack," "Black Cat Lollipop Cake," and "Tombo's Striped Jelly," allowing readers to reminisce about the story of "Kiki's Delivery Service" while enjoying the cooking process.

Key features of the book include:

1. Recipes that can be made with easily accessible ingredients from supermarkets.

2. Designed for elementary school children to cook with adults, with detailed photo instructions and furigana for beginners.

3. Recipes have difficulty level indicators, allowing for progression from easy to challenging dishes.

Some of the recipes featured are: - Guchoki Bakery's Mountain-shaped and Round Breads - Tombo's Purchased Cookies - Herring and Pumpkin Pie - Osono's Milk Porridge - Kiki's Special Crispy Hotcakes - Grandma's Special Chocolate Cake

Original recipes include: - Magical Berry Soda - Witch's Ribbon Snack - Black Cat Lollipop Cake - Attic Room Open Sandwich - Tombo's Striped Jelly

Book Information: Title: Children's Cooking Picture Book: Ghibli's Table - Kiki's Delivery Service Supervision: Studio Ghibli Editor: Shufu no Tomosha Cooking: Yusei Futaba Price: ¥1,760 (tax included) Release Date: March 14, 2024 (Thursday) Size/Page Count: B5 Variant, 64 pages

The book is available for purchase on Amazon and Rakuten Books.

The "Children's Cooking Picture Book: Ghibli's Table" series continues to be well-received, with previous releases supervised by Studio Ghibli, edited by Shufu no Tomosha, and recipes by Yusei Futaba. Each book is priced at ¥1,760 (tax included) and is B5 variant size with 64 pages. The series includes "Ghibli's Table - Castle in the Sky Laputa" (released on August 10, 2023), "Ghibli's Table - My Neighbor Totoro" (released on October 4, 2022), and "Ghibli's Table - Earwig and the Witch" (released on April 28, 2021), all available for purchase on Amazon and Rakuten Books.

Source: Dengeki

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