Tiring of playing the hostess as her fiftieth birthday approaches, celebrity chef Augusta Simpson tries to distance herself from her overly dependent loved ones and receives assistance from handsome fellow chef Oliver in her efforts to launch an on-air cooking class.

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...

Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz encounters bridezilla--and murder--when bridezilla's fiance 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.

Caterer supreme Goldy Schulz has more on her plate than she can handle. Her ultra-charming, ultra-wealthy, and seriously psychopathic ex-husband, Dr. John Richard Korman (aka "the Jerk"), is free now that the governor of Colorado has commuted his prison sentence. And someone--the Jerk, perhaps--has taken great pains to sabotage Goldy's latest culinary endeavor, a post-funeral reception for a friend at a local lodge. But even more than the anonymous...

The ten-year-old detective solves "The case of the Missing Garlic Bread" and other food-related mysteries. Includes menus and recipes for a Fourth-of-July party, a birthday brunch, and other occasions.

Eloise's cooking lesson with Nanny and Cook is disastrous--or would be, if Eloise could not order room service.

Asked to cater an event for the over-privileged "elite shoppers" of Westside Mall, Colorado chef Goldy B. Schulz finds herself embroiled in an investigation involving a psychopathic serial killer.

Mr. Pig and the piglets try to cook Mrs. Pig's favorite dish to cheer her up when she's sick. Includes a recipe for chili.

Numbers from one to ten are used to tell how members of a family shop and work together to prepare a meal.