Culinary Baking

Something’s baking at Ginger Snaps Bakery… and it’s not just cookies. When beloved small-town baker Ginger Lawrence discovers a dead body in her kitchen, her cozy world in Haversham Falls crumbles faster than a day-old scone. Caught in a murder investigation, Ginger must fight to clear her name, protect her family bakery, and uncover the truth hiding beneath layers of small-town secrets. Armed with a quick wit, a piping bag, and an unlikely alliance with the town’s newest grumpy-but-hot detective, Ginger dives headfirst into a case where every neighbor could be a suspect—and the ...

Step into a world where every page is a celebration, every chapter an invitation to explore the diverse and delectable traditions of holiday baking from around the globe. "Global Celebration Table" is your gateway to a year full of festivities, where the oven light never dims and the sweet aroma of baking is a constant companion. Begin with "Celebratory Baking The Sweet Heart of Holidays," a primer designed to equip you with the fundamental techniques and baking basics essential for crafting festive treats. Engage in cultural traditions across continents, learning how the simplest ...

Every baker has their weak spot. For Poppy, it’s bread. So, when The Great British Baking Contest hits bread week, she’s as fragile as an overbaked croissant. Just when she needs to keep all her focus on flour, water, yeast, and salt, another ingredient enters the mix. Death. Someone is not who they appear to be, and secrets from the past are bringing deadly consequences to the present.

When the town playboy Robert Knox is killed, Shepherd Fall’s baker Janelle becomes the prime suspect. After all, she was the last one to see him alive, and was linked to him romantically. But Jean knows there’s no way someone as sweet as Janelle could be a killer! Diving head first into Rob’s life creates ripples in the town, and Jean quickly learns he was the cause of many secrets. A dentist and his pregnant wife, a waitress, and a reporter all seem to be a part of the web Rob found himself caught in. As things become more dangerous, Jean realizes that she’s caught in the web too, ...

Discover the vibrant flavors and healthy lifestyle of the Mediterranean through these 36 SIMPLE, NUTRITIOUS, AND SATISFYING RECIPES! Experience the joy of cooking with fresh ingredients and savoring the simple pleasures of meals shared with loved ones. ✓ Transform your everyday meals with a touch of Mediterranean charm ✓ Feel energized and nourished with each bite ✓ Embrace a sense of community and togetherness through the ritual of sharing meals ✓ Master the art of hosting and entertaining with Mediterranean hospitality ✓ Learn essential kitchen tools and techniques for confident...

In the world of artisanal baking, secrets can be deadly. Vivienne "Vivi" Patisserie has always admired Jean-Luc’s world-famous baguettes. But when his prized recipe is stolen days before the prestigious Artisan Bread Festival, Charleton’s small town is shaken—and then shattered by a brutal murder. Jean-Luc’s body is found in his bakery, and the race to unmask his killer begins. As rivalries rise and long-buried secrets are unearthed, Vivi must slice through layers of deceit to uncover the truth. Was it the work of a jealous competitor, or was Jean-Luc’s hidden past more dangerous ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like arson this Christmas season… The Cat Café is buzzing with excitement this holiday season as they prepare for the Holiday Fur Ball & Silent Auction. As Tinsley and her crew put the finishing touches on the treats and decorations, she can’t help but daydream about the new animal shelter she hopes to build with the money from the auction. The excitement soon fizzles, however, when a fire breaks out at the café with the fur babies inside. Thankfully, they’re rescued by firefighters and all safe and sound. But everyone at the Cat Café is shocked when ...

In A World Of Sweet Treats Decoding Family Secrets Can Be A Recipe For Disaster. Sugar Glazed Murder: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Cozy Mystery Lydia, a warm and friendly bakery owner, is shocked when she learns that her grandfather has passed away under enigmatic circumstances, just as he was planning to pay her a visit for the very first time. Determined to unravel the truth, Lydia embarks on a quest to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding his demise, only to discover that his death was, in fact, a deliberate act of murder. This event leads Lydia to meet and visit her extended ...

Competition is hotter than the pre-heated ovens as The Great British Baking Competition moves into cake week. Amateur baker Poppy Wilkinson has a lot to deal with, from learning she has talents she never knew about, to trying to keep cool and bake under pressure. She’s also trying to track down the secrets of her parentage. Meanwhile, she’s saved from death by a local Border collie who seems to think she’s part of his flock and herds her out of danger.

Don't be fooled. She may be sweet, but she's one smart cookie. As Kara Summer's second year of law school was coming to a close. Little did she know, her boring and predicable life was about to get turned upside down. When an answer key to an exam is found in the library, the accusations began to fly. When the professor discovers this unethical and crummy behavior, Kara is caught in the middle. The only way to defend herself is to figure out who the real culprit is. However, she may lose a person she loves in the process. Chocolate Chips and Cheaters is the prequel novella short to Key Lime...

Embark on a sumptuous journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transform your culinary experience with "Globally Gluten-Free" – the quintessential guide for anyone navigating the waters of wheat intolerance, celiac disease, or simply seeking a healthier lifestyle through a wheat-free diet. Prepare to be whisked away from the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean to the vibrant streets of Latin America, from the sophistication of European cuisine to the rich, aromatic flavors of Africa and the fragrant spice markets of India. "Globally Gluten-Free" is not merely a collection of ...

This memoir derives from Kate's popular foodcentric blog, in which she shares scenes from an unusual upbringing and an unusually happy present-day life, providing an audience for this book that is already primed. That it is written by Kate Christensen means it will be a delicious reading experience in every sense - a compulsively listenable account of a knockabout life, full of sorrows and pleasures, many of the latter of the sensual, appetitive variety.

A true fairy tale, from beginning to ending. You will enjoy the journey, suffer the obstacles, and hope and dream for the perfect denouement.

Thirteen bitter sweets. Thirteen bitter suspects. One unhappy ending. World-famous Chandler's Chocolates has unveiled a new storybook-inspired chocolate collection, Once Upon a Truffle. It's up to Anna Clementine, the company's event coordinator, to promote the product by hosting a fairytale-themed beauty pageant. To set the scene, contestants are invited to an abandoned castle deep in the Smoky Mountains. After all, every little girl dreams of being a princess in a palace- unless that castle turns out to be haunted. Anna soon finds herself in a cursed castle, surrounded by spoiled ...

Love, cupcakes, and a mystery that could crumble it all! Hi! I’m Tilly, the proud owner of All Things Nice, a charming little cupcake shop on Price Lane in Westport. This Valentine’s Day I’m determined to sprinkle some love and sugar into the hearts of my neighbors. After all, what’s life without either of those things? But when the Housewives of Westport storm in with a deformed toenail embedded in one of my beloved cakes, my sweet dream turns into a sugary nightmare. I know this isn’t a new flavor on my menu—so how did it get there? Is someone trying to sabotage my shop? As ...

Twenty-first-century cooks and bakers are starting at the early ages of four and five. Teens are already preparing full-course meals and creating their own recipes and cookbooks. Students helped test the recipes in my book, showing me they were capable of following the recipes, using kitchen tools and techniques, and developing their own methods in the kitchen. Teens a League of Their Own includes 200 kitchen-tested recipes connecting with the upcoming generation and inspiring any age or level of cook or baker to make future attempts in the kitchen arena.

This Halloween is more trick than treat for Clarissa at the Cat Café. Could the rumors about Jinx the cat be true? Or are they simply cases of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Everyone is abuzz this Halloween season, but no one is more excited than Clarissa about her new job as manager at the Cat Café, especially just in time for the Halloween fundraiser, The Black Cat Ball. Customers are already lining up at the door to get a glimpse of Jinx, their newest foster cat who is reputed to be cursed. Clarissa isn’t convinced there is such a thing as a cursed cat, but bad luck ...

Cat shelter employee Yolanda Carter loves her job, but her dream is to own a bakery. Living in Sherman Oaks, California with her tuxedo cat, her only outlet is baking treats for her friends, coworkers and family. Her situation changes when her high school friend, Teagan Mishkin, drops by to tell her about an incredible job opportunity that will give Yolanda enough money to launch her bakery. The job interview takes an unexpected turn and Yolanda stumbles across a scheme to close the cat shelter. She concocts a sweet plan to save the shelter and share her decadent brownies in the Great ...

After wandering through the valley of despair...facing trauma. I stumbled upon baking and it saved my life.

A Grisly Murder, a Desperate Ghost, and a 100-year-old Secret? Buying the rundown Vineyard on Spell's Bay is Verity's Do-Over. It just needs a little TLC. And maybe a bulldozer. It's here in the Magic-Filled town of Veil Falls that she will find out she's something more than Over-the-Hill and Broke... According to Honor, her handsome next-door neighbor and resident Vine Warlock, she has a certain gift. Only a Wine Witch isn't all she is. When the Naked Ghost on the Chair in her Bedroom starts asking questions, she's certain she's ready for the Not so Funny Farm...and determined to get rid ...