From awkward schoolgirl to Caterer to the Stars, Mary Giuliani weaves together a collection of hilarious memories, from professional growing pains to her long journey to motherhood, never losing her sense of humor and her love for everyone's favorite party food, pigs in a blanket. Mary's utterly unremarkable childhood was everything she didn't want: hailing from a deeply loving yet overprotective Italian family in an all-Jewish enclave on Long Island. All she wanted was to fit in (be Jewish) and become famous (specifically a cast member on Saturday Night Live). With an easy, natural storytelling sensibility, Mary shares her journey from a cosseted childhood home to the stage and finally to the party, accidentally landing what she now refers to as "the breakthrough role of a lifetime" catering to a glittery list of stars she once hoped to be part of herself. Fresh, personal, and full of Mary's humorous, self-deprecating, and can-do attitude against all odds, you'll want to see where each shiny silver tray of hors d'oeuvres takes her next. You never know when the humble hot dog will be a crucial ingredient in the recipe for success, in building a business or simply making life more delicious.

Cassie was never meant to come into my life. She's way too good for a grease monkey like me. When her car breaks down and she's forced to call for help, all bets are off.The instant I see her, I know she will be mine. Cassie has a family emergency and needs a ride out of town. I'm not going to let her get it from anyone but me. When we find ourselves sharing a hotel room together, I know she feels the same chemistry and connection I do.I'll make sure she gets where she needs to go, but I'm not letting her walk away from me. I'm going to claim her; and when I do, it won't be just her gas tank I fill up.Cassie is going to have my baby.Warning: Welcome to the latest Hot Bites Novella. Grab a fan, some sweet tea, and sit back and enjoy this quick little small-town tease. If you enjoy an over-the-top Alpha, dirty mechanic who sees his woman and doesn't give her a chance to get away, then this book has you covered whether you're coming or going.

Whether you call them franks, wieners, or red hots, hot dogs are as American as apple pie, but how did these little links become icons of American culture? Man Bites Dog explores the transformation of hot dogs from unassuming street fare to paradigms of regional expression, social mobility, and democracy. World-renowned hot dog scholar Bruce Kraig investigates the history, people, décor, and venues that make up hot dog culture and what it says about our country. These humble sausages cross ethnic and regional boundaries and have provided the means for plucky entrepreneurs to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Hot dogs, and the ways we enjoy them, are part of the American dream. Man Bites Dog celebrates the power of the hot dog through a historical survey and profiles of notable hot dog purveyors. Loaded with stunning color photos by Patty Carroll, descriptions of neighborhood venues and flashy pushcarts from New York to Los Angeles, and recipes for cooking up hot dog heaven at home, this book is the u

A dark and sensual novella that will really make you sweat... When reporter Kristin Hughes hears a rumor that the fantasies played out at the Castle of Dark Dreams are rather sexual in nature, she senses an award-winning story and decides to check in and do her own investigation. But vampire Taurin Veris is determined to prevent Kristin from discovering the supernatural creatures who call the Castle home, even as he finds himself distracted by the intense attraction he feels for the woman who could expose them all.

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Volume Two includes the next four books in the bestselling Hot-Bites series.Book 6: Filling Her UpI'm going to claim her; and when I do, it won't be just her gas tank I fill up. Cassie is going to have my baby.Book 7: Knocking Her UpFrom the moment I saw her, I knew I had to make Jo mine. She's smart and sexy, with a body that can make a man fall to his knees. And I'm that man.She's far too good for a rough and tough boxer like me, but I'm too selfish to walk away from her.Book 8: Sticky Fingers I realize that one night won't be enough. I need all of her. I need her as mine.Now I just have to show her that there are much more enjoyable ways to get sticky fingers.Book 9: StretchedI was too old for her and someone she looked up to.Because once we were alone in the locker room, and she kissed me, I couldn't stop myself.I didn't even try.

This delicious new book reveals the fascinating science behind some of our favorite candies. If you’ve ever wondered how candy corn is made or whether Baby Ruth bars really float, as in the movie Caddy shack, then this engaging collection of food for thought is guaranteed to satisfy your hunger for knowledge. As well as delving into candy facts and myths such as the so-called ‘sugar high’ and the long history of making sweetmeats, the authors explore the chemistry of a candy store full of famous treats, from Tootsie Rolls to Pixy Styx and from Jawbreakers to Jordan Almonds. They reveal what makes bubble gum bubbly and why a Charleston Chew is so chewy. Written in an engaging, accessible and humorous style that makes you laugh as you learn, Candy Bites doesn’t shy away from the hard facts or the hard questions, about candy. It tackles the chemistry of hydrocolloids in gummy bears alongside the relationship between candy and obesity and between candy and dental cavities. The chapters open a window on the commercial and industrial chemistry of candy manufacture, making this book a regular Pez dispenser of little-known, yet captivating factoids.

In Brilliant Bites, bestselling Beautiful Boards author Maegan Brown (aka The BakerMama) shares 75 tasty bite-size appetizers that will make a big impression.

Providing all the temptation of a tasting menu on a muchmore versatile scale, this is an eclectic trip through the cuisines of the vastcontinent of Asia—from Turkey and Afghanistan, through Pakistan and India, and on to Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan. The 90 recipes are clearly written with step-by-step instructions and icons which help to guide choices when grouping dishes to make up a menu. Keynote spreads throughout the book showcase ingredients integral to Asian cuisines. Asian Bites draws on the expertise of Tom Kime to bring you more than a collection of recipes, but also an education in the culinary traditions that abound across this vast continent.

NICK My firm has been hired to make sure Holly gets her biggest Christmas wish. The rules are simple: Seduction and fantasy, and absolutely no sex. But, the moment I get a look at the delicious redhead, all rules go out the window faster than Santa's sleigh on Christmas night. I shouldn't touch her, but it is the season of giving, after all. And I really want to give Holly a night neither of us will ever forget. The problem is, once she wraps that sweet little tongue on my candy cane, I want much more than just one night. Warning: Welcome to Jenika and Jordan's Hot-Bite Christmas where the packages are big, the stockings are definitely hung, and snow isn't the only thing that gets plowed. We've decided you've been too good this year. So pull up a chair and enjoy a quick, dirty little cup of Christmas Cheer.