Dana Bate is a writer, living in Philadelphia. When she isn't writing, she can usually be found in her kitchen, whipping up a new recipe from her extensive cookbook collection.

In smart and crisp prose, Bate tells a winning story about food, love, and second chances . . . Great fun. - BooklistBate's novel is a fun story about empowering yourself to follow your dreams and go for the life you really want. The protagonist is a loveable one, as she tries to figure out how to balance the life she wants and the life she has. Full of humor and lots of genuine heart, the novel is a pleasurable read. - RT Book ReviewsA tasting menu of everything you want in foodie fiction: a lovingly flawed heroine you root for in her most cringe-worthy moments, a deeply rendered cast of supporting characters, and a roller-coaster plot that keeps you thrillingly engaged to the very end, all punctuated with spectacular food descriptions. Bate's writing will always keep you hungry for more.Delicious! Dana Bate's writing is smart, sparkling, and completely charming.

Dana Bate is a writer, living in Philadelphia. When she isn't writing, she can usually be found in her kitchen, whipping up a new recipe from her extensive cookbook collection.

In smart and crisp prose, Bate tells a winning story about food, love, and second chances . . . Great fun. - BooklistBate's novel is a fun story about empowering yourself to follow your dreams and go for the life you really want. The protagonist is a loveable one, as she tries to figure out how to balance the life she wants and the life she has. Full of humor and lots of genuine heart, the novel is a pleasurable read. - RT Book ReviewsA tasting menu of everything you want in foodie fiction: a lovingly flawed heroine you root for in her most cringe-worthy moments, a deeply rendered cast of supporting characters, and a roller-coaster plot that keeps you thrillingly engaged to the very end, all punctuated with spectacular food descriptions. Bate's writing will always keep you hungry for more.Delicious! Dana Bate's writing is smart, sparkling, and completely charming.

Dana Bate is a writer, living in Philadelphia. When she isn't writing, she can usually be found in her kitchen, whipping up a new recipe from her extensive cookbook collection.

In smart and crisp prose, Bate tells a winning story about food, love, and second chances . . . Great fun. - BooklistBate's novel is a fun story about empowering yourself to follow your dreams and go for the life you really want. The protagonist is a loveable one, as she tries to figure out how to balance the life she wants and the life she has. Full of humor and lots of genuine heart, the novel is a pleasurable read. - RT Book ReviewsA tasting menu of everything you want in foodie fiction: a lovingly flawed heroine you root for in her most cringe-worthy moments, a deeply rendered cast of supporting characters, and a roller-coaster plot that keeps you thrillingly engaged to the very end, all punctuated with spectacular food descriptions. Bate's writing will always keep you hungry for more.Delicious! Dana Bate's writing is smart, sparkling, and completely charming.