A lethally tantalizing novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Sticks & SconesWhen Goldy, owner of Goldilocks’ Catering, whips up a sumptuous lowfat feast for the Mignon Cosmetics’ company banquet, she discovers just how ugly the beauty biz can be! On the day of the banquet Goldy finds herself confronting an angry mob of demonstrators—“Spare the Hares”—who object to Mignon … the Hares”—who object to Mignon Cosmetics’ animal-testing policies. As she carries lowfat fare from her van to the mall where the banquet is being held, she hears an ominous squeal of tires and a horrifying thump. Seconds later a Mignon employee lies dead on the pavement.
Now Goldy is enmeshed up to her sauté pans in a homicide investigation. Could the murder have had something to do with Spare the Hares—or with the exotic flower found near the dead body? Though busy serving up Hoisin Turkey and Grand Marnier Cranberry Muffins, Goldy starts sleuthing at Mignon’s million-dollar cosmetics counter. Soon the caterer-turned-sleuth knows she’ll be next on a killer’s hit list—and it won’t be pretty.
Featuring original recipes for such luscious (and lowfat) dishes as Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus, decadent Fudge Soufflé, and irresistible what-to-do-with-all-the-egg-yolks bread!
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I love Diane Mott Davidson’s books. Pure entertainment!
I love all of this author’s books. I love the story line. I really love the characters. I especially love the recipes and have even tried a few of them. If you start to read them you won’t stop until you’ve read them all.
Love all these books
I love and have read every book in this series. Love the characters and can almost imagine Goldie sitting with me in my kitchen telling of her adventures over a cup of coffee
Goldie Bear is one of the most likable characters I have read. She runs into situations which create the mystery part and, although not very realistic in every day life, they are not outrageous. Her family, friendships, her life experiences, and her business, the catering, are believable. Combine that with a well-told story makes for a very …
All of Diane Mott Davidson’s books are immensely entertaining. Humor, plot twists, a little romance, a little murder…what’s not to like?
Love this series
I love Diane Mott. Her tales about Goldy are always original, entertaining page turners. I love to read her between heavier tomes, to lighten the load, so to speak. These books are fun and easy to read.
3 of 5 stars to the fifth entry in the “Gold Bear Culinary” mysteries, Killer Pancake, written in 1995 by Diane Mott Davidson. As we’ve all come to expect, Goldy’s off searching for the killer in another crazy story line. In this one, she delves into the seedy cosmetic business where too much pancake makeup (just kidding, sort of) has claimed the …
Love her books and the recipes! Have read many in the series and each is great!
I read all of hers for fun.
Good trade enjoy her series
I love all of Diane Mott Davidsons books. She has such wonderful characters and they are fleshed out. Arch, Marla, Goldie etc.
Reread as an ebook and was reminded why this series was my first and has remained one of my all time favorite cozy mysteries series.
It was a fun,quick read.
If you like her books, this is another good read that leaves you feeling like you’ve caught up with an old friend…one of your more colorful friends!
Love the series!
It is funny to have a Goldie book with diet recipes. They are demanded by her client. Always twists with the caterer.
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