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The Recipe
Christian Contemporary Romance
The Recipe
131 pages · First published 2016
Hospital dietary assistant Aimee Curran dreams of turning her passion for cooking into a career, and winning the Vegan Valentine Bake-Off could finally earn her the culinary-school scholarship she needs. Still grieving the loss of her mother ten years earlier, Aimee finds comfort in the family recipes and memories that first inspired her love of food. But an unexpected encounter with Lucas Marchal, a handsome crime-scene photographer, introduces her to a very different challenge. Lucas's beloved grandmother, Rosalynn, has lost her appetite and much of her will to recover following her husband's death, and Aimee's compassion and creative cooking may be just what she needs. As Aimee and Lucas grow closer, she begins questioning whether the future she's planned is the one God has prepared for her. Sweet, heartfelt, and sprinkled with romance and tempting treats, this Christian contemporary novella is perfect for a lazy afternoon when you're craving a quick, uplifting story about discovering your purpose, caring for others, and finding love in unexpected places.
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Content notes
Death of a parent in the past; bereavement and prolonged grief following the death of a spouse; serious illness, hospitalization, and rehabilitation of an elderly character; declining appetite and refusal of food and fluids associated with grief and loss of the will to recover; discussions of end-of-life wishes, medical directives, and the possibility of death; emotional distress related to family loss and caregiving.
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Strawberry Roller Fizz
Sweet strawberries and sparkling lemonade celebrate Aimee's Valentine baking ambitions, while the bright, cheerful flavors reflect the unexpected joy she discovers when she follows her heart and serves others.
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- Muddle strawberries lightly in a glass. Add ice and lemonade, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Strawberry and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Amaretto Sour
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Sweet almond and tart lemon find their balance in this dessert-inspired cocktail, just as Aimee discovers that life's best recipe may include a generous helping of compassion, unexpected love, and faith.
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- Shake amaretto and lemon juice with ice, adding simple syrup only if desired. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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