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The golden spoon : a novel / by Maxwell, Jessa,author.;
"When production for the tenth season of the hit cooking competition Bake Week begins at the gothic estate of the show's host and founder, celebrity chef Betsy Martin, everything seems normal. The six contestants are eager to prove their culinary talentsover the course of five days, while Betsy struggles for control of the show with her new co-host, the brash and unpredictable Archie Morris. But as the baking competition gets under way, things begin to go awry. At first it's merely sabotage-sugar replaced with salt, a burner turned to high-but then someone shows up dead and suddenly everyone's a suspect"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Baking; Murder; Reality television programs; Secrecy;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The chef / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; DiLallo, Max,author.;
Police detective by day, celebrity food truck chef by night, now Caleb Rooney has a new title: Most Wanted. In the Carnival days leading up Mardi Gras, Detective Caleb Rooney comes under investigation for a murder he is accused of committing in the line of duty--as a Major Crimes detective for the New Orleans Police Department. Has his sideline at the Killer Chef food truck given him a taste for murder? While fighting the charges against him, Rooney makes a pair of unthinkable discoveries. His beloved city is under threat of attack. And these would-be terrorists may be local.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Police; Cooks; Murder; Detective and mystery stories;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Eli over easy / by Stamper, Phil.;
The last few months have been pretty tough for Eli. He moved to New York City and left his small town in Minnesota with his extended family and everyone he knows. He hasn't made any new friends. And his mom died unexpectedly, shattering his whole world. He misses Mom more and more every day, but Dad refuses to talk about her, leaving Eli alone in his grief. Then Eli finds a stash of instructional cooking videos his mom made, revealing her dream of being a celebrity chef. With the help of the cute new neighbor boy, Mathias, Eli decides to follow his mother's recipes using her videos. If he can recreate his mom's special dishes, then maybe a part of her can stay with him forever. But what happens when the videos run out?Ages 8-12.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Cooking; Gay teenagers; Grief; Mothers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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My darling husband / by Belle, Kimberly,author.;
Jade and Cam Lasky are by all accounts a happily married couple with two adorable kids, a spacious home and a rapidly growing restaurant business. But their world is tipped upside down when Jade is confronted by a masked home invader. As Cam scrambles to gather the ransom money, Jade starts to wonder if they're as financially secure as their lifestyle suggests, and what other secrets her husband is keeping from her. Cam may be a good father, a celebrity chef and a darling husband, but there's another side he's kept hidden from Jade that has put their family in danger. Unbeknownst to Cam and Jade, the home invader has been watching them and is about to turn their family secrets into a public scandal. With riveting twists and a breakneck pace, My Darling Husband is an utterly compelling thriller that once again showcases Kimberly Belle's exceptional talent for domestic suspense.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Home invasion; Married people; Secrecy; Stalkers;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Chef's choice : a novel / by Alexander, T. J.,author.;
When Luna O'Shea is unceremoniously fired from her frustrating office job, she tries to count her blessings: she's a proud trans woman who has plenty of friends, a wonderful roommate, and a good life in New York City. But blessings don't pay the bills. Enter Jean-Pierre, a laissez-faire trans man and the heir to a huge culinary empire -- which he'll only inherit if he can jump through all the hoops his celebrity chef grandfather has placed in his path. First hoop: he needs a girlfriend, a role that Luna is happy to play ... for the right price. She's got rent to pay, after all! Second hoop: they both need to learn how to cook a series of elaborate, world-renowned family recipes to prove that Jean-Pierre is a worthy heir. Admittedly, Luna doesn't even know how to crack an egg, but she's not going to let that-or any pesky feelings for Jean-Pierre-stop her.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Queer fiction.; Transgender fiction.; Novels.; Cooks; Dating (Social customs); Friendship; Gender identity; Gender-nonconforming people; Inheritance and succession; Sexual minorities; Transgender people;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Knit or dye trying / by Pleiter, Allie,1962-;
"As spring comes to Collinstown, the village launches a food festival to draw a new group of tourists. Libby, proud owner of Y.A.R.N., has planned a yarn event to provide an alternative option to a foodie weekend. Artisan fiber dyer Julie Wilson--known for her work with animal-friendly, plant-based knitting fibers such as bamboo and hemp as well as her brilliant use of color--will hopefully draw a crowd with a special dyeing workshop. The festival begins, but it draws more than crowds. First a flock of sheep parades down the street, herded by farmers protesting Julie's antiwool stance. Then Julie's celebrity chef sister appears, and the siblings resume a long-standing rivalry. Despite all this, Julie's workshop has sold out. Libby is thrilled, and they're preparing for a full house. But the night before the event, Julie is found alone in the warehouse event space--dead. The witty "Watch Julie Wilson Dye" workshop title now has a terrible new meaning--and it's up to Libby to catch a crafty killer"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Women-owned business enterprises; Knitting; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Danielle Walker's against all grain celebrations : a year of gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo recipes for every occasion / by Walker, Danielle(Chef),author.; Kunkel, Erin,photographer.;
Subjects: Cookbooks.; High-protein diet; Holiday cooking.; Prehistoric peoples;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Everyday delicious : 30 minute(ish) home-cooked meals made simple / by DiSpirito, Rocco,author.; Pushnik, Jonathan,photographer.;
"Finding himself at home more during the pandemic and in the hybrid world that followed author and chef Rocco DiSpirito rediscovered for the first time in decades, the joy of cooking for and savoring weekday meals with his family and friends, something that was not a regular occurrence when he was working in a busy restaurant or as celebrity chef on the go. Of course, as a home cook preparing nightly family meals, Rocco also experienced the fatigue of spending hours planning and cooking every night, rather than sitting at the table enjoying family and friends. That's what inspired this book: a collection of 100 no-fuss weekday meals to help you cook like a chef every night, in about thirty minutes or less. Every recipe is full of flavor and is sure to be a hit with the entire family. Recipes include many of Rocco's favorites from over the years, plus all new dishes, as well as classic Italian dishes from his childhood. This book is all about simple ingredients, lots of flavor, and efficient cooking. It's sure to become the essential cookbook for everyday dinners that everyone will love"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Quick and easy cooking.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ashes to ashes, crust to crust / by Quigley, Mindy,author.;
"Newly single pizzeria owner Delilah O'Leary is determined to keep her restaurant afloat in the picturesque resort town of Geneva Bay, Wisconsin. To boost her bottom line, she sets her sights on winning the hefty cash prize in the town's annual "Taste of Wisconsin" culinary contest. In her corner, she's got her strong-willed, "big-boned" cat Butterball, her wisecracking BFF, her cantankerous great-aunt, and a nearly-flawless recipe for Pretzel Crust Deep-Dish Bratwurst Pizza. But while Delilah and her team have been focused on pumping out perfect pizza pies, her ex-fianc ?has cozied up to a new squeeze, juice bar owner Jordan Watts--Delilah's contest rival. When one of Jordan's juice bar customers is poisoned by a tainted smoothie, Delilah lands deep in the sauce. Accusations fly, suspects abound, and a menacing stranger turns up with a beef over some missing dough. Between kale-juicing hipsters and grudge-bearing celebrity chefs, Delilah must act quickly before another one bites the crust."--Back cover.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Recipes.; Novels.; Murder; Pizzerias;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Simply Jamie : Celebrate the Joy of Food. by Oliver, Jamie.;
In five knockout chapters covering Midweek Meals, Weekend Wins, One-Pan Dinners, Pantry Love, and Delicious Desserts, Jamie Oliver has produced a cookbook that will fit seamlessly into your life.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: COOKING / Individual Chefs & Restaurants; COOKING / Media Tie-In; COOKING / Methods / Quick & Easy;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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