Nestled in the heart of California's Central Valley, Kingsburg is a charming town known for its agricultural roots, friendly atmosphere, and now, the culinary gem that is Uptown Sprouts. This locally owned and operated restaurant, founded by the dynamic Pam Stepanian, has quickly become a favorite not only among Kingsburg locals but also among travelers from across the world who visit the area.
This week we have reviews of 3 more fun mysteries for your fall reading tbr-All that Glitters Isn’t Gold: A Whit and Whiskers Mystery by Gabby Allan, Death of a Clam Digger: A Hayley Powell Food & Cocktails Mystery by Lee Hollis, and Steeped in Malice: A Tea by the Sea Mystery by Vicki Delany.
This week we have something a bit different, Diana Hockley does a mini-review of the book Food and Noël Coward, and then interviews the author Julie Vellacott.
Pepper Reece is the owner of the successful Spice Shop in Pike Place Market in Seattle. Touring the food booths and observing the crowd, Pepper and her family are enjoying the Lunar New Year celebration, Year of the Rabbit, in the Chinatown International District. When she and a friend wander into a dim area, Pepper is shocked to see a woman she knows run out of an old building and announce she's found a body.
This week we have reviews of 2 mysteries that involve bees-Honey Drop Dead by Laura Childs and Birder She Wrote by Donna Andrews. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win copies of both the books, with links to purchase them at the end of each review--you may not see the links if you have ad blocker on.
Sometimes, I hanker for a rare steak. Other days, I long for salmon. In the summer, a salad sounds like a really good idea. Yes, summers are My Salad Days.
Lana Lee is taking a break from her new career in Cleveland as the manager of her family’s Ho-Lee Noodle House and whisking off to attend a restaurant convention in Irvine, California. It’s admittedly a work vacation, but Lana is also going to be staying for free at her Aunt Grace’s rental property on Newport Beach’s Balboa Island.
Indulge in Authentic Italian Flavors with a Beloved Fresno Food Truck. Nestled in the heart of Fresno, there's a culinary gem on wheels that's stirring up quite a buzz among food enthusiasts. Luigi's Italian Sandwiches and Calzones, a charming food truck, is capturing hearts and taste buds with its tantalizing array of Italian delicacies that transport you straight to the enchanting streets of Florence.
After inheriting her great-aunt Octavia’s house, bakery, and 250-pound English mastiff Baby, Maddy Montgomery has been using her social media skills to promote Baby Cakes Bakery to the Southwest Michigan town of New Bison. Live-streaming her filled-with-mishaps attempts to cook have gained her a growing following, but she’s really looking forward to the New Bison Spring Festival where she and her employees can not only showcase their creations but also compete in the baking competition.
This week we have reviews of two more fun cozy mysteries for your end of summer reading-Death Knells and Wedding Bells: A Lighthouse Library Mystery by Eva Gates and Fatal Fudge Swirl: An Ice Cream Shop Mystery by Meri Allen. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of both books and links to purchase them at the end of each review--you may not be able to see the Amazon links if you have ad blocker on.
