Eighteen-year-old Kenzie of Philadelphia, pregnant by Yale-bound Kevin, is bitter when her mother sends her to Spain to deliver and give her baby away, but discovers a makeshift family with the rancher who takes her in, his cook, and the young man they have raised together.
Cooking
The Boy Who Wanted To Cook
Ten-year-old Pierre dreams of being a chef at his parents’ restaurant, La Bonne Vache, in the south of France and is told he is too young, but when an important guest comes Pierre sees a chance to prove himself. Includes notes about dining in France and a glossary.
Neil Flambé and the Aztec Abduction
Fresh off his success in solving the Marco Polo murders, Neil FlambÉ heads to Mexico City to take part in the Azteca Cocina — a two-week battle of the chefs. But things start to go wrong at the very first battle: Neil’s box of secret ingredients contains a note inside, telling him that Isabella has been kidnapped. He must lose in the final, or else she’ll be killed! To save Isabella, Neil will need Larry’s knowledge of Mexican history and Spanish, Sean Nakamura’s portable forensic lab, and Angel Jicama’s mentorship. He’ll have to delve into Aztec history, symbolism, and even into the real ruins that are buried under the modern city.
The Cooking of India
This book introduces the different culinary regions of India and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Indian dishes.
The Cooking of Mexico
This book introduces the different culinary regions of Mexico and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Mexico dishes.
The Cooking of Brazil
This book introduces the different culinary regions of Brazil and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Brazilian dishes.
The Cooking of China
This book introduces the different culinary regions of China and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Chinese dishes.
The Cooking of Thailand
This book introduces the different culinary regions of Thailand and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Thai dishes.
The Cooking of Italy
This book introduces the different culinary regions of Italy and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Italian dishes.
The Cooking of Greece
This book introduces the different culinary regions of Greece and presents many kids of recipes for traditional Greek dishes.