Goldy Schultz becomes the victim of threats and violence after the release of her charismatic and abusive ex-husband, a situation that escalates to the point of a murder and forces Goldy to solve a crime that would tear her family apart.

Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz encounters bridezilla--and murder--when bridezilla's fianc�e is killed because he was doing research at the Gold Gulch Spa--an allegation that's confirmed when the deceased's best friend (Goldy's godfather) is attacked.

The Cooking Channel is looking for its next big star, and Gina is certain that she fits the bill. Trouble is, the execs also have their eyes on Mr. "Kill It and Grill It" Tate Moody, the star of a hunting, fishing, and cooking show named Vittles. Tate is the ultimate man's man, with a dog named Moonpie and a penchant for flannel shirts. He's also a tasty side of beef with a swooning female fan base. All Gina has on her side are a free-spirited, college-dropout...

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When Eugenia Potter receives an urgent phone call from the manager of her ranch near Tucson, she's only too happy to drop everything and fly home. Something inside of her is calling her back to the desert. Why else would be preparing spicy Mexican meatball soup at her cottage...

Cookbook author Georgeanne Brennan provides an account of her experiences becoming attuned to the simple rhythms of rural life in Provence after purchasing a small farmhouse where she and her family have lived for over thirty years.