A Stiff Risotto

by Lou Jane Temple

The knives are out Heaven Lee-- proprietress extraordinaire of Kansas City's celebrated Cafe Heaven-- knew she had to watch her back at Aspen's gossipy Real Dish Food Festival. But it wasn't until the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312963211
• ISBN13: 9780312963217
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

A Stiff Risotto

Fun relaxing read---definately for the beach. I have passed this one on to a friend, already. Ann

Humourous

I just finished reading this short novel. It is the third book I have read by Lou Jane Temple. I like Heaven Lee's style of mystery solving. Combine all that food makes for an interesting and light read. I have been reading a lot of heavy books lately and wanted something humourous and light. I was glad I chose this book. The characters, even though there are many, are delightful. The several plots at one time were somewhat had to figure out how each one played out. But I enjoyed trying to figure out the who did it throughout. Wasn't who I expected. Didn't know to the last few pages and the reason behide it.

Compares to Diane Mott Davidson

I just finished A Stiff Risotto, and was pleasantly surprised at the similarities to the Diane Mott Davidson series. I really enjoy the blend of recipes and suspense! I can't wait to get the first two of this series and look forward to new books from both authors. Heaven Lee is a much more likable character than Davidson's Goldy. Heaven seems more down to earth! For anyone not familiar with these works, try it! Tasty recipes and suspense thrown in together! What a smorgasboard!

Nicely done

I just finished A Stiff Risotto and Lou Jane Temple has again done an excellent job of mixing mystery with the culinary arts. Brookville Hotel, very nicely done and as I've stated in previous reviews being from the area I enjoy this series very much. In discussing the works with others from the Flint Hills and with some knowledge of Kansas City, we all agree that Lou Jane Temple does a very good job. Now we get to travel a little and venture into Aspen,Colorado. Again the characters evolve and we learn more about their pasts as is the case of all developing series. I was glad to read in comments from the author that the publishers have seen fit to expand the series and am looking forward to the fourth in the series.Please keep up the good work.