For Immediate Release: April 25, 2008

Contact: Mary Rogers (217) 544-6464, ext. 44308

Junior League, St. John’s Children’s Hospital, 93.9 ABE FM producing Kids in the Kitchen cookbook

SPRINGFIELD -- The Junior League of Springfield, in partnership with St. John's Children's Hospital and 93.9 ABE FM, want to encourage kids to get healthy and get cookin' by publishing a kids cookbook called Kids in the Kitchen. Area children are encouraged to submit recipes for the cookbook that will be released in late 2008.

The cookbook will feature 75-plus recipes created by kids for kids ages 8-12. Kids in the Kitchen also will be a resource guide for parents on the basic principles of healthy eating and exercise. The goal is to design a colorful and fun cookbook that kids can use either on their own or with their parent(s). 

To submit a recipe, print a copy of the official entry form and mail it to:
Brandy Moore
19 Karl Lane
Springfield, IL  62702

Deadline for entries is May 31, 2008. Winning entries will be announced July 31, 2008.

To become a member of the Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook Committee, learn more about the project or how your child can participate in future test kitchen opportunities, email Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook. Please include your name, your child's name (s), address, phone number and email address.

To learn more about the cookbook, be sure and attend one of the following events:
Old Capitol Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 17, 24 and 31 from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Old Capitol Art Fair on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 at the St. John's Children's Hospital Kid's Tent