MY CREOLE-CALI KITCHEN: LOUISIANA ROOYS WITH CALIFORNIA FLAVORS
Agate Surrey
Ryan Rondelo
We always enjoy a meal that is full of flavor and in My Creole-Cali Kitchen: Louisiana Roots with California Flavors by Chef Ryan Rondeno who has dazzled the tastebuds of an array of celebrities is turning his attention to blending the vibrant flavors of Creole cuisine with fresh California cooking. More importantly, he has created dishes that allow you to make them from the comfort of your home. We're looking forward to making Tempura Squash Blossoms, Crawfish Enchiladas, and Duck Confit with Whipped Ricotta and Pickled Peaches. When it comes to winding down at night, we're excited to try desserts like Brown Butter Banana Bread with Pistachio Praline Buttermilk Ice Cream and Beignets.
He shares his knowledge of cooking for celebs and provides tips that we can use when creating these dishes. He even provides tips to make these Southern dishes with a twist.
THE NANTUCKET RESTAURANT: A NOVEL
Sourcebooks Landmark
Pamela Kelley
In The Nantucket Restaurant: A Novel, we meet Mandy, Emma, and Jill O'Toole are as close as sisters can be who happen to live 100s of miles apart from one another. All of them grew up on Nantucket and have now found themselves across the country from one another. Their grandmother dies right before her 99th birthday in her sleep. The women realize that in addition to their grandmother's home being inherited to them, they also obtain Mimi's Place which is one of Nantucket's most popular year-around restaurants! They didn't know she even owned it as a silent partner and they have no idea that they will be able to run it. In addition to all 3 of them being left the restaurant equally, they learn a few twists. She gave ownership to the Executive Chef Paul is also an owner who has been there for 15 years. Before they can sell the restaurant, all 3 of the women need to work there for 1 year! They also realize that Mimi's Place is in need of a serious facelift and although profits are declining, it is located in a great community! How can they make it work?
NIGHT WATCHER: A NOVEL
Grand Central Publishing
Daphne Woolsoncroft
A chance meeting with a known serial killer in the Pacific Northwest as a kid introduces us to Night Watcher: A Novel. The experience made her want to forget that night and she never talked about it with anyone. As an adult, she became the host of Night Watch a radio call-in show that was run by her father.
During a call one night, she realizes that there is an intruder in the callers home and she notices coincidences that lead her to believe that the man she met many years ago is not only back but he is after her again.
Three sisters, each at a crossroads in her own life, facing the challenges of a surprise inheritance in the close-knit community of Nantucket.
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