Andrew Coppolino on why you might like green eggs with ham
Green eggs and ham, Who pudding and roast beast - food is part of many Dr. Seuss books. Columnist Andrew Coppolino suggests you can use Seuss as inspiration in the kitchen.
From green eggs to Who pudding, Dr. Seuss can inspire you in the kitchen
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Theodor Seuss Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, shakes hands with Cat in the Hat at the New Orleans Museum of Fine Arts in Louisiana on Feb. 13, 1988. One of his books is called Oh, the Places You'll Go! Food columnist Andrew Coppolino says Seuss's books may have you thinking, "Oh, the Things You Can Cook!" (Burt Steel/Canadian Press)
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"I do not like green eggs and ham."
That famous line belongs to children's author Dr. Seuss. CBC K-W food columnist Andrew Coppolino believes the fun Seuss had with his stories and his many mentions of food can translate to enjoyable times in the kitchen.
It's all part of the fun to mark the birth date of Theodor Geisel, who penned and illustrated dozens of rhyming children's books under the name Dr. Seuss.
Green Eggs and Ham artwork appears in the Dr. Seuss museum in Springfield, Mass.
Take inspiration from Who Pudding or Who Hash from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, fruit from the Truffula tree in The Lorax or even use the colourful combinations in the illustrations to create an eye-popping and delicious dish.
Flaming Herring (The Art of Dr. Seuss and Liss Gallery)
Listen to Andrew Coppolino's Dr. Seuss inspired foods to entertain kids:
