Culinary Baking

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 ...

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.

In Breaking Bread, third generation baker, food writer and presenter David Wright examines the universal questions about bread and baking. About the people who make and shape the bread we buy and the difficulties that social and cultural change, food fads and health directives have had, and are having, on the baking industry. After his family bakery sadly closed its doors after seventy-five years, Wright asks if the the closure of the bakery underlines the very idea that bread is a dying foodstuff. Is bread good or bad? And what does the future hold for bread?

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 ...

When a renowned food critic drops dead after sampling the exquisite pastries of a famed Parisian patisserie, an elegant event turns into a murder scene, and the world of haute cuisine is thrown into chaos. Vivi Laurent, a talented baker from the quiet town of Charleton with a knack for solving mysteries, is invited to the prestigious patisserie competition in the heart of Paris. Excited to explore the city’s legendary culinary scene, her plans are derailed when Jacques Delacroix, a notoriously harsh food critic, dies under suspicious circumstances after sampling one of the competition’s...

In Charleton, the local bakeries are in fierce competition—but when a shipment of croissants vanishes, the town’s culinary scene is thrown into chaos. What begins as a simple delivery mishap soon spirals into something far more sinister when a prominent bakery owner is found dead in his shop. Vivi, the town’s favorite patisserie owner, finds herself drawn into the mystery as rumors of an underground bakery war begin to surface. Was the missing shipment part of a larger scheme? Or was it a warning in a cutthroat battle for dominance in the baking world? As tensions rise and rivalries ...

Bad reviews can kill a business. This one killed the critic. When popular TV show "Taste of the Grove" chooses Sweet Springs Bakery for a special feature, cousins Savannah and Holly Stanton are thrilled for the exposure. But their excitement turns bitter when host Blake Harrison's charming on-camera personality proves to be a carefully crafted facade. After he publicly humiliates Holly and threatens to destroy the bakery's reputation, tensions rise faster than perfectly proofed dough. When Blake is found face-down in Holly's award-winning tiramisu, the bakery becomes the center of a murder ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

### Culinary Creations Ignite Your Child's Passion for Cooking and Baking! Discover the joys of cooking and baking with your little ones through "Culinary Creations". This engaging eBook is meticulously designed to transform your kitchen into a wonderland of culinary adventures. Perfect for families, this guide turns the act of meal preparation into an interactive and enjoyable experience, where children learn the art of cooking while having fun. **Embark on a Culinary Journey Together** "Culinary Creations" kicks off with an introduction to the myriad benefits of cooking and baking with ...

Witches, Whiskers, and Wicked Lies: !!" Step into a world of Spells and Secrets where the truth is as elusive as the next magical dish. When she mysteriously inherits Snips and Snails, a small soup café in a quaint little town she’s never heard of, Juli Mason discovers that her fresh start comes with a side of paranormal pandemonium. Her Uncle’s mysterious death reveals a web of intrigue and clues that lead to a devious criminal mind who is watching her every move... With a nose for trouble, and the help of a snarky diva of a talking cat, a hefty ghost who refuses to rest in peace, and...

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 ...

Hannah Malfa-Adler is Jew...ish. Not that she really thinks about it. She'd prefer to focus on her favorite pastime: baking delicious food! But when her best friend has a beyond-awesome bat mitzvah, Hannah starts to feel a little envious...and a little left out. Despite her parents firm no, Hannah knows that if she can learn enough about her own faith, she can convince her friends that the party is still in motion. As the secrets mount, a few are bound to explode.

Discover the Delightful World of "Bake & Bond: Teenage Adventures in the Kitchen" Embark on a culinary journey like never before with "Bake & Bond." Authored by Melissa Cakely, this isn't just a cookbook; it's a gateway to creating lasting memories in the kitchen. Fusing the art of baking with the joy of human connection, Melissa, with the unique assistance of Advanced AI, invites you to a world where creativity knows no bounds. Why Choose Bake & Bond? 🍰 Easy and Fun Recipes: From indulgent sweets to savory delights, find joy in simple yet exciting recipes that beckon your inner chef. ...

Autopsies and Bubble Baths should be Sacred... That’s one fact Verity is sure of! After the body of a young woman washes ashore in Spell’s Bay, and the victim’s ghost arrives just in time for her own dissection, Verity will be forced to reassess her opinion. When the same mischievous ghost interrupts her favorite Honeysuckle-Rose Bubble bath and dips a ghostly toe, Verity is forced to take desperate measures. Add in the imposter at Martina's Culinary School that has everybody astir, and Verity, accompanied by her not-so-loyal feline familiar, Lois, set out on a hair-raising adventure ...

Something insidious is knocking on the door of Veil Falls wanting in... It's not the Ghost next door. Verity will need all her skills as a Vine Witch and Ghost Seer to keep the Tweeners out. And if the expression on the dead guy's face is anything to go by, she'll need something more... Because what's running the show at Crooked Tree Market Barn isn't anybody's idea of a joke and nobody's laughing. ***Cabernet Caper is the fourth book in the intriguing Spell's Bay Mysteries...Come to Crooked Tree, sit for a spell, and have a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon as part of the Veil Falls Wine and ...

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 ...

'Primal Cuts' aren't all that's Hooked and Hanging at Bussard's Meats in Veil Falls. Fledgling Vine Witch Verity Blume has agreed to provide the guests at the upcoming Matching the Wine Festival with a 'foodie experience' they won't soon forget. Everybody loves a Pig Roast, right? If only she can just bring herself to sentence 'The Right Pig' to be Saturday's dinner. And get the neighboring farmers to stop fighting long enough to fill the order. But Wining and Dining the guests isn't all that's in store for its citizens. And Verity is serving up more than just an attention grabber. It's ...

What does the Mission Lighthouse in Veil Falls have hanging around? And who is the Fresh specter putting the moves on Verity at the Supermarket? Honor Mason’s Annual Snowshoe, Shuffle, and Flight Wine Event has the customers all a titter with delight…and maybe a glass of his best Moscato… As the less than delighted hostess for her neighbor’s event, Verity is learning a thing or two about the wine business and speaking in front of an overly enthusiastic crowd. But the last stop on the tour at the Mission Light House comes with a view…and he’s swinging from the upper gallery… It...