Around this time of year, I start spending a lot more time in the kitchen. Maybe it’s the cold weather. Maybe it’s the holidays. I actually baked muffins this week. They had spinach and chia seeds in them. I’m Not Even Joking. Sometimes I surprise myself. What does not surprise me is that I am totally interested in reading Karoline Barrett’s new cozy mystery, BUN FOR YOUR LIFE, released yesterday by Penguin/InterMix. Read on, and I think you will be interested too.
Who is the main character in BUN FOR YOUR LIFE? Tell me about her.
Molly Tyler, half owner of Bread and Batter Bakery, still lives in the small upstate New York town where she was born. When she discovers she has a knack for investigating murder, her life takes a turn for the interesting. Especially when a new detective moves into town.
What would Molly choose for her last meal?
She’d go for vegetarian lasagna since she’s an ovo lacto vegetarian. For dessert, she’d favor a Lemon Bar cupcake.
How about you? What would you choose for your last meal?
Black beans and rice, a nice crusty roll with real butter, and chocolate ice cream with marshmallow sauce on top. I spent most of my childhood in São Paulo, Brazil where I fell in love with rice and beans, and their bread. The ice cream probably needs no explanation!
Why should someone bite into BUN FOR YOUR LIFE?
BUN FOR YOUR LIFE is book one of my Bread and Batter cozy mystery series. If you love a good small-town mystery with humorous, quirky characters, lots of action, and a teeny-tiny dash of romance, this book is for you! Plus, as an E-book, it’s easy to download and take wherever you go.
Do you have a recipe you’d like to share?
Here’s a link to a bread recipe that Molly and I are sure everyone will love: Cheese & chive challah bread
Ooo, that recipe does look yummy. Buttered bread is really the best. And thank you so much for joining me today. One of these days, I would love to learn more about your time in Brazil. I visited Rio ages ago, and fell in love. Rice and beans are definitively a staple in my household.
You can learn more about Karoline Barrett on her website karolinebarrett.com. And you can find BUN FOR YOUR LIFE available on both KINDLE and NOOK.
Nina, thanks so much for having me on your blog! I hope you enjoy Bun for Your Life!
You are very welcome! I can’t wait to read it!