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★ An Italian food-themed short story sure to delight fans of Delicious and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and the movies Big Night and Chocolat. Mary Angela-an aging, reclusive, Italian widow-is drawn into baking bread for a high-end corner restaurant in her gentrifying neighborhood. It's a recipe for disaster to her husband who haunts her kitchen. At a time when we are social distancing, and too often confined to our own kitchens (baking too much bread), dear Mary Angela arrives. Like us, she longs to hold on to a past she loved while hoping for a more certain future. A testament to finding both a purpose and love later in life, her tale of romance is sure to delight readers of any age. Included with her humorous yet haunting short story are four authentic Italian recipes, including Mary Angela's carbonara, Focaccia bread, and tagliatelle. The heady aroma of love and garlic lingers on every page. ♥

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An intriguing testament to the ritual of baking in Italian-American culture. It emphasized the importance of daily living traditions which provide therapy, meaning, artistic expression, comfort, and nutrition in our daily lives. A thoroughly enjoyable read. - Amy Riolo, Award Winning, Best Selling Author, Chef, and TV Host * * * As someone whose fondest memories are inextricably braided with food and bread, it was a pleasure to step into Mary Angela's kitchen and sense the warmth and love that resides there. - Evrim Dogu, Sub Rosa Bakery (featured Tastemaker, Garden&Gun Magazine) and founding member of the Common Grain Alliance * * * I felt transported into Mary Angela's kitchen. I could smell the focaccia and feel the romance rising in that little room. - Shayne Rogers, @shaynefullydelicious * * * A savory, enchanting culinary romp! I can still taste Mary Angela's magical bread and smell it wafting through the air. Bravo! Carbs be damned. - Libby McNamee, author of Susanna's Midnight Ride

"""An intriguing testament to the ritual of baking in Italian-American culture. It emphasized the importance of daily living traditions which provide therapy, meaning, artistic expression, comfort, and nutrition in our daily lives. A thoroughly enjoyable read."" - Amy Riolo, Award Winning, Best Selling Author, Chef, and TV Host * * * ""As someone whose fondest memories are inextricably braided with food and bread, it was a pleasure to step into Mary Angela's kitchen and sense the warmth and love that resides there."" - Evrim Dogu, Sub Rosa Bakery (featured Tastemaker, Garden&Gun Magazine) and founding member of the Common Grain Alliance * * * ""I felt transported into Mary Angela's kitchen. I could smell the focaccia and feel the romance rising in that little room."" - Shayne Rogers, @shaynefullydelicious * * * ""A savory, enchanting culinary romp! I can still taste Mary Angela's magical bread and smell it wafting through the air. Bravo! Carbs be damned."" - Libby McNamee, author of Susanna's Midnight Ride"

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Karen A. Chase is an independent author. Her first novel, CARRYING INDEPENDENCE, book one of the 3-part Founding-Documents Series, is historical fiction about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a nominee for the 2020 Library of Virginia Literary Awards, and was awarded #12 of the 100 Best Indie Books of 2019. Her first book, BONJOUR 40: A PARIS TRAVEL LOG, garnered seven independent publishing awards. Originally from Canada, Karen is now chasing histories from Richmond, VA.

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