Two chickens, Dinah and Rufus, find that running a diner is harder than they expected when every customer wants something that is not on the menu, until finally someone comes in for whom the Custard Surprise is just right.

Inspired by the lusciousness of custard, The Splendid Spoonful soars to smooth heights with wonderfully sweet and savory treatsfrom crme brle and tiramisu to bread pudding and flancooked right on the stove or baked in the oven. Whether it's the familiar comfort of Chocolate Pots de Crme or Maple Syrup Custard, a spectacular first course of Spinach-Parmesan Timbales with Tomato-Basil Coulis, or simple tips for creating the perfect caramelized crust on crme brle, there's no spoonful more lovin' than this splendid collection of creamy delights.

An Amish Bed and Breakfast Mystery with Recipes – PennDutch Mysteries #11 When Colonel George Custard arrives in Hernia in a shiny stretch-limo, the town isn’t exactly enthusiastic. And when he announces that he plans to build a glitzy new hotel in Hernia, the residents are outraged at the threat to their quaint, quiet town. Protests soon get heated! As usual, Magdalena is right in the thick of the action—especially when the colonel is found shot to death at the PennDutch Inn. Now Magdalena Yoder must find out who caused the Colonel’s Custard's last stand—or she may lose the PennDutch Inn forever... “Bubbling over with mirth and mystery.” –Dorothy Cannell b>“A delicious treat.” –Carolyn G. Hart “Charming and delightful...Tamar Myers [keeps] it fresh and original.” -- Midwest Book Review

A guide to America's diverse food heritage offers a culinary tour of all fifty states, covering everything from the best diner food in New Jersey to the top fish tacos and burritos in the West.

Morris Gleitzman's classic stories Blabber Mouth and Sticky Beak are now together in one volume, with with a fantastically hilarious cover look from Sarah Horne! Rowena Batts is always in trouble. It probably has something to do with her quick temper – stuffing a frog into bully-boy Darryn Peck's mouth wasn't the best idea in the world. Neither was stealing his crazy cockatoo . . . But Rowena has a bigger problem. Her dad. Somehow she has to tell him that his revolting shirts and his horrific habit of bursting into song in public are even more disastrous than she is. And it's not easy talking your way out of trouble when you were born unable to speak. Rowena and her dad rock from one batty but bittersweet scenario to the next, across two stories in one book!

Leading scholars from the Academic Archers network combine a love of The Archers with their specialist subjects, in Custard, Culverts and Cake - a sometimes serious, but most often wry look at the people of Ambridge. Scholars take on subjects such as food, geography, social media, faith and naturally, the Helen and Rob storyline.

Join Brio’s “Cafeteria Lady” as she goes on the road to find the best school cafeteria food in America. Her search took The Cafeteria Lady to many of our 50 states, small and large towns, junior highs, high schools, public and private colleges and home schools. Her criteria for visiting—a warm invitation (of which she received thousands), something interesting about the school cafeteria and food that is edible (unlike her own). This funny and fun book is packed with The Cafeteria Lady’s trip details, food reviews, spiritual insights and interesting tidbits about the states she visited. Ready? Strap on your seatbelt and let’s go.

Family Fictions provides an introduction to the history of family stories in children's literature and an in-depth critical study of the works of Jacqueline Wilson, Anne Fine and Morris Gleitzman.

Quick & Easy Asian Desserts is a delightful selection of treats that allows you to indulge your sweet tooth with over 50 sumptuous Asian delicacies. From sweet desserts such as Mango Pudding to savory Pineapple Tarts and Shaved Ice with Banana and Coconut Milk, Quick & Easy Asian Desserts makes it easier than ever to bring a touch of Asia to your table. Featuring desserts from Hong Kong, India, Indonesian, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, this Asian dessert cookbook shows how easy it can be to create delectable and unusual Asian desserts. Clear recipes, step-by-step photographs and a glossary of ingredients ensure fantastic results every time! Dessert Recipes include: Creamy Egg Tarts Mango Refrigerator Cake Steamed Caramel Cakes Sweet Saffron Raisin Rolls Honey Glazed Bananas Sweet Potato Doughnuts Sago Pearls with Melon Balls and Coconut Cream Sweet Black Rice Pudding Mango Lassis Almond Jelly in Jackfruit Syrup Sweet Corn Puddings in Banana Leaf Cups