This is the first children's book I've read by Alexander McCall Smith. While it's really not up to the caliber of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books, this is still a fun book of three short stories for children. The common thread of delicious food is a bit thin, but I did like the idea. Each story had a few improbable bits, but still managed to make me hungry for its featured type of food. (I had a delicious hamburger tonight! Maybe tomorrow I'll have to have spaghetti.) This was a light, quick read that some children might really enjoy. 2.5 stars.