Synopses & Reviews
Now in paperback from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Friday Night Knitting Club... Shortly before turning 50, TV cooking show personality Augusta "Gus" Simpson discovers that the network wants to boost her ratings by teaming her with a beautiful, young new co-host. But Gus isn't going without a fight-whether it's off-set with her two demanding daughters, on-camera with the ambitious new diva herself, or after-hours with Oliver, the new culinary producer who's raising Gus's temperature beyond the comfort zone. Now, in pursuit of higher ratings and culinary delights, Gus might be able to rejuvenate more than just her career.
Review
"Fresh, tasty...It goes down mighty easily."
-USA Today
"Foodies will enjoy peeking behind the scenes of cooking shows."
-Rocky Mountain News
"A warm and irresistible story."
-Library Journal
Synopsis
Shortly before her big 5-0, boisterous party planner and Cooking with Gusto; TV personality "Gus" Simpson once again finds herself planning her own birthday party. She's getting pretty fed up with always being the hostess and mother hen. To make matters w
Synopsis
In this smart, delicious work by the bestselling author of "The Friday Night Knitting Club," a celebrity chef shows her friends and family the joy of fulfillment--and manages to spice up her own life at the same time.
About the Author
Kate Jacobs is a former staffer at Redbook, Working Woman, and Family Life.