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Catering to Nobody [Unabridged] (Audio Cassette)

by Diane Mott Davidson (Author), Barbara Rosenblat (Performer)
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Davidson's debut is as embarrassing as a fallen souffle would be to her narrator, divorced culinary artist Goldy Korman of Goldilocks'ok?yep Catering in Aspen Meadows, Colo. Goldy, in business to support herself and her 11-year-old son, Arch, caters the gathering after the funeral of Arch's teacher, at which her former father-in-law, gynecologist Fritz Korman, drinks from a poisoned cup. While the police make sure that Goldy is now "catering to nobody," she begins her own investigation to clear herself. As amorous detective Tom Schulz courts her, Goldy courts danger, seeking connections among the recovered Fritz, the teacher and nearly everyone else in the rustic town, including her teenage lodger, Patty Sue. The only rewards of the mystery are recipes for tasty dishes and the endearing Arch, who outwits the killer and is the sole credible character in the overstuffed cast.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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This abridgment doesn't do justice to Davidson's characters. The story line is stretched pretty thin, too. Mary Gross, the versatile comedienne, reads fluidly and brings energy and excellent articulation to this tale of intrigue. Goldy tries to clear her name and discover who has attempted to poison her ex-father-in-law with her food. Investigating officer Tom Schulz is smitten with Goldy and wants her to stop the amateur detective work before she gets hurt. S.C.A. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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3.0étoiles sur 5 A reader's snack, Mai 17 2004
Par Felicia Jordan (Colorado) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This book is literary junk food, but just about everybody likes to snack on junk food sometimes. The story is fluffy as a quiche but a fun read, nonetheless. As an amateur cook and Colorado resident, I enjoyed Davidson's descriptions of small-mountain-town life and of the creation of delectable dishes. As a person who has dabbled in "nerdy" pursuits, I also enjoyed how Arch, the introverted, role-playing son, got to be a hero.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Catering to the reader, Avril 2 2004
I got this book from my local library (sorry Amazon!) after reading Dying for Chocolate-the second book in this series. I'm a little out or sequence, but I still enjoyed this book. I actually liked Catering to Nobody better.

I really enjoy the feeling of realism, even with dealing with implausible situations. Goldy is an overworked and underappreciated single mom, with a nasty ex and a troubled son. Arch (the trouled son) is a wonderfully inventive character, and it was no surprize to me that he saves the day.

I'll be going on with this series...in order from now on!

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4.0étoiles sur 5 Yummy culinary mystery, Fév 2 2004
Par Lacey Savage (Ottawa, Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Goldy Bear, proud owner of Goldilocks' Catering, (Where Everything Is Just Right!), has a lot on her plate. She has to deal with an ex-husband who continues to be verbally and emotionally abusive, and she has to continually watch him engage in fling after fling, many of which end up in marriage. Her eleven year old son, Arch, is taking the death of his favorite teacher quite hard, and he's dealing with it by becoming obsessed with role-playing games. And her roommate, Patty Sue, who has been paying her rent by helping out with the catering business, has become even more dull and unhelpful in the past little while.

All these issues come to a head when someone attempts to poison Goldy's ex-father-in-law at one of her catering functions. Suddenly, Goldy's the prime suspect, and she finds herself unable to run her catering business. With the bills piling up, Goldy knows that she must take matters into her own hands if she expects to ever be able to cater in her town again.

Thus begins the amateur sleuthing adventures of Goldy Bear. As each one of her neighbors becomes a suspect, Goldy's investigations uncover the kind of dirty laundry that everyone tries to keep hidden in a small town. The first-person point of view works really well in this story, as the reader gets only as much information as Goldy herself has. Another fun aspect of this book is, of course, the culinary theme. As just about everything in the book is compared to food at some point, you better keep something to snack on nearby. The recipes included seem easy to follow, and I'm sure result in delicious culinary experiences of their own.

A fun, light mystery offering ï¿ I look forward to reading more about Goldy and her adventures in culinary sleuthing.

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3.0étoiles sur 5 Better than I expected
Good beach read, no gratitous sex, violence, or bad language. In the style of Agatha Christie. Made me very hungry at times.
Publié le Aoû 6 2003

4.0étoiles sur 5 Killer Recipes!
The first book in the Goldy Bear catering mystery series, introduces us to Goldy Bear, owner of Goldilock's Catering Service (where everything is just right!). Read more
Publié le Juil 26 2003 par L Smith

5.0étoiles sur 5 foodies, cooks, mystery and fun
Diane Mott Davidson brings us Goldy, of Goldilock's Catering, "where everything is just right," a loving mother, cook, small businesswoman, and amateur detective. Read more
Publié le Juil 3 2003 par Karen Sampson Hudson

1.0étoiles sur 5 Weak Prose - Passable Plot
This was the most unpleasant selection my monthly book club has nominated. The author seems like she is trying to follow a "Writer's Digest" formula as she unfolds her plot and... Read more
Publié le Mars 24 2003

4.0étoiles sur 5 Interesting Catering Mystery
When Goldy (single mother to an 11-year-old boy, and a woman running her own business) gets a job catering a wake at her son's (Arch) favorite teachers funeral, she is not what... Read more
Publié le Oct. 1 2002 par Erika Sorocco

4.0étoiles sur 5 Fun introduction to culinary whodunit.
This was a a light, entertaining book and and fun murder mystery. The first book in the series, we are introduced to Goldy Bear (Whose real name is Gertrude Bear Korman). Read more
Publié le Aoû 11 2002 par Linda A. Slott

5.0étoiles sur 5 Read one and I was hooked. --
"Catering to Nobody" is the first delectable book in this culinary mystery series full of crazy, different characters. Read more
Publié le Juil 30 2002 par Ruth A. Caldwell

5.0étoiles sur 5 Great start to a series
I wanted some easy fun reading that was a no brainer and I got it. I really enjoyed this book and cant wait to start on the others in this series. Read more
Publié le Juil 24 2002 par whoasam

4.0étoiles sur 5 Davidson Books A Pleasure
This was the first Davidson book I read, and have since read her entire collection. I love her sense of family and home - she is always most relaxed when she is in the kitchen... Read more
Publié le Avril 11 2002

1.0étoiles sur 5 Left a Bad Taste in My Mouth
To be honest upfront, I didn't get past the first few chapters of this mystery. I didn't care for Davidson's prose, nor did I find the characters compelling. Read more
Publié le Avril 4 2002

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