Food Fiction

The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells, first published in 1904. Wells called it "a fantasia on the change of scale in human affairs.... I had hit upon [the idea] while working out the possibilities of the near future in a book of speculations called Anticipations (1901)." The novel is about a group of scientists who invent a food that accelerates the growth of children and turns them into giants when they become adults.

Pulses are racing in Holland, Washington, as it kicks off its "third annual" Lentil Festival. Jackie Norwood, former celebrity chef turned food festival judge, is excited to sample the town’s culinary creations—but she quickly discovers that Holland's lentil dishes come with a side of secrets and deception. Amid the half-truths and lies, she hears unsettling reports about a prom queen who mysteriously disappeared twelve years earlier. Holland’s friendly facade begins to crumble, revealing information the locals would rather keep buried.

Life is indeed an arch of surprises. Sometimes in life we think our hopes are answered, but suddenly unexpected and unintended surprises change our course of life, for the better or worse. This story is about a married woman named Margaret, whose life swifts to a turn of unexpected and problematic events, which in turn they unfold into quick resolutions, favoring Margaret and her friends. However, Margaret encounters an unexpected event with her hopes high.

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...

'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 ...

Next Generation Indie Book Awards Chick Lit Finalist 2022 International Book Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2002 Best Book Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2022 New York City Big Book Award Contemporary Novel Distinguished Favorite 2022 Indies Today Semi-Finalist 2021 Book 1 in The Difference Duology When anxiety-prone Rachel Granza learns that her growing sense of emptiness is affecting her relationship with her almost perfect boyfriend and that she’s jeopardizing any possibility of a marriage proposal, she knows she must pull herself out of her funk. But how? A dream apartment in New ...

Dog and Cat do not get along. But when they're forced to share a room, they agree to be on their best behavior...until Dog won't stop sniffing. Cat won't stop primping. Dog won't stop howling. Cat won't stop scratching. And when it comes to the litter box...sharing is not an option! What will it take to bring Dog and Cat together? Find out in Chris Gall's comic clash that brings out the best (and worst) in two very different pets.

The Day We Met the Queen: 10-year-old Ahmet has become the Most Famous Refugee Boy in the World. In fact, he's so famous even the queen wants to meet him - and his four best friends! So they're off to Buckingham Palace, with a list of questions for her and one special challenge. The Great (Food) Bank Heist: On Thursdays, Nelson, Ashley and Mum head out to the bank. But not just any old bank - the food bank. With its shining tins and packets of food stacked from floor to ceiling, Nelson thinks it's the best kind of bank there is. But there's a thief in town.

Nancy is single, pregnant, and has a dead-end job when she meets Tai, a local food-truck owner. Tai is suave and compassionate and can offer her the chance of a lifetime. Will their personalities clash, or will sparks fly?

¡UN AUDIOLIBRO CON BEATBOX! Había una vez una pipa muy mala. ¿Cómo de mala? Escucha, escucha... Miente sobre tonterías, se cuela CONSTANTEMENTE, nunca se lava las manos... ni los pies, y hace muchas otras cosas malas. Pero ¿qué pasa cuando una mala pipa quiere dejar de serlo? ¿Podrá cambiar sus maaaaaaaaalas maneras?

Montags keine Meeresfrüchte! Das ist noch eine der harmloseren Gefahren, auf die Anthony Bourdain in seinen gnadenlosen, abgründig witzigen Memoiren hinweist. Von der Strandkneipe bis zum Nobelrestaurant hat er alles durchlebt, was diese wahrhaft heiße Szene zu bieten hat. Seine Hörer lässt er einen unvergesslichen Blick hinter die Küchentür werfen und nimmt sie mit auf eine abenteuerliche, amüsante Reise in die dunklen Gefilde der kulinarischen Welt.

In the bustling heart of Chicago, where deep-dish pizza meets cutthroat business, Ivy Rowe thought her biggest challenge would be landing the next big marketing contract. She was wrong. When Ivy's client and friend, Celeste Green of Chicago Dogs, is found murdered at a high-stakes Blackhawks game, the savvy marketing executive finds herself thrust into a world of danger she never expected. With the police eyeing the wrong suspect, Ivy knows she must uncover the truth – but at what cost? As she digs deeper, Ivy unravels a conspiracy that goes far beyond a simple business rivalry. From the ...

After more than three decades of teaching English in Chicago schools, Robert Jones is retiring. He begins doing a food delivery job in which he enjoys the change as he is working alone most of the day. While doing that job, however, he also enjoys occasionally encountering people from many different walks of life. One evening, when he has an undeliverable food package since a customer can’t be found, he chooses not to eat it or dispose of it. Instead, he stops at an underpass in Chicago’s Little Village where he has previously seen homeless people gathered, and he offers the food ...

How do peanuts become creamy peanut butter? A farmer grows peanuts. The sun dries the plants. The peanuts are picked and sorted. Machines remove shells. Follow the process step by step as peanut butter is made.

Crew arbeitet für den privaten Sicherheitsdienst von Mr. Jones - dem Milliardär und Besitzer der weltbekannten Restaurant-Kette Magical Fries. Dass Crew nach einer Beförderung nun durch die ganze Welt reisen soll, um Gewürze für Pommes zu sammeln, hinterfragt er bei seinem Gehalt nicht. Aber sein neuer Kollege Lennon, der Sohn von Mr. Jones, macht ihm seinen Job nicht eben leicht. Als Crew erfährt, dass Jones überzeugt ist, die perfekte Würzmischung würde ihm die göttliche Fähigkeit verleihen, seine verstorbene Frau wiederzubeleben, setzt er die Mission aus Mitgefühl fort.

Neela loves cooking with her amma and writing down the recipes in her notebook. It makes her feel closer to her paati who lives far away in India. On Saturdays, Neela and Amma go to the green market, and today they are buying tomatoes to make Paati's famous sauce. But first, Neela needs to learn about all the different kinds of tomatoes they can pick from. And as Neela and Amma cook together, they find a way for Paati to share in both the love and the flavors of the day.

A classic steam train, an old mining town, and danger around the bend. It’s the dog days of summer in Paradise Bay. The beach is sizzling, the tourists are swarming, and the inn is full. At someone’s suggestion, Staley Stoneybrook decides to see one of the area’s other attractions—the old mining town of Ravenston. Although the Gold Rush era saloon, candy store, and even a staged bank robbery are charming, the gaping mine in the hills above the town looms over it. The lawless days of the Wild West may be far behind the former ghost town, but Staley discovers that finding gold can ...

Milton Maroo, a portly space trader who enjoys a gourmet meal as much as a good deal, has priceless cargo, an outlawed artificial intelligence that the crime underworld will kill for. The billionaire head of the Nythe Armaments Corporation empire is dead. Murdered by the most powerful crime syndicate in the system who are after one thing, an illegal artificial intelligence that will change the balance of power in the region in favour of whomever possesses it. Milton and his spy friend Cappa are broke. While they do odd jobs at the billionaire’s estate they discover the Lerjoo Brothers ...

A young biracial girl joyfully celebrates both her Black and Korean cultures the best way she knows how—with the irresistible power of food!

Lolli and the Superfood Quest, is a cleverly crafted meditation, designed specifically to promote healing and transformation, while being incredibly fun and adventurous for the child. Lolli and the Superfood Quest, helps your child learn about healthy eating while trying to save the Land of Color from being destroyed. Someone is trying to stop Lolli and all of her friends from saving the magical world. Who is it? And can all the ingredients be gathered in time to save the Land of Color?