Add Magic To Taste

For Add Magic to Taste, 20 authors have come together to produce new, original short stories uniting four of our absolute favorite themes: queer relationships, fluff, magic, and coffee shops! Our diverse writers have created an even more diverse collection of stories guaranteed to sweeten your coffee and warm your tart.

“An enchanting adventure that will leave readers hungry for more.” – Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author New York Times bestselling author J. Elle makes her middle grade debut in this magical new series about a Black girl who learns she's a witch and must save her inner-city magic school from closing, perfect for fans of Wendy Mass. Kyana Turner has just found out the family secret--she's a witch! This means mandatory lessons every Saturday at Park Row Magick Academy, the magic school hidden in the back of her local beauty shop. Learning spells, discovering charms and potion recipes, and getting a wand made to match her hair's curl pattern, Kyana feels like she's a part of something really special. The hardest part will be keeping her magic a secret from non-Magick folks, including her BFF, Nae. But when the school loses funding, the students must either pay a hefty tuition at the academy across town or have their magic stripped . . . permanently. Determined not to let that happen, Kyana comes up with a plan to win a huge cash prize in a baking competition. After all, she's learned how to make the best desserts from her memaw. But as Kyana struggles to keep up with magic and regular school, prepare for the competition, and keep her magic secret, she wonders if it's possible to save her friendships, too. And what will she do when, in the first round of competition, a forbidden dollop of magic whisks into her cupcakes? J. Elle's debut middle grade fantasy is full of humor, heart, and mouthwatering desserts.

Take three friends. Add an old cookbook. Combine with cute boys and a pinch of magic…and see what kind of chaos ensues! When Kelly Quinn and her two BFFs discover a dusty old cookbook while cleaning out the attic, the girls decide to try a few of the mysterious and supposedly magical recipes that are inside. To their surprise, the Keep ’Em Quiet Cobbler actually silences Kelly’s pesky little brother and the Hexberry Tart puts a curse on mean girl Charlotte. Is it possible that the recipes really are magic? Who wrote them and where did they come from? And most importantly of all, when boys get involved, what kind of trouble are the girls stirring up for themselves?

A lot of people have been moved by the story of the Magical Candy Shop, which is full of love, magic, and lasting kindness. A little girl named Lily started it all. She inherited her family's candy shop and has a magical ability to change sweets into other things. Her candies had magical powers; they could make you laugh out loud or feel cozy and warm inside. One sunny morning, Emily, a curious little girl, found the shop and was hired to work as Lily's assistant. She learned how to make candy, and she and her friend used their magical treats to make everyone happy, from sick neighbors to lonely tourists and kids in the school. Emily, who was now the store's protector, made beautiful candies over the years to continue Lily's love and kindness. Sarah, a sweet little girl, watched her and learned from her, then took over when she was ready. Sarah was in charge of the shop's magic, and her magical candies continued to bring happiness to everyone in the hamlet. Emily was thrilled to see Sarah start her new job and made sure that the company stayed a place of wonder and joy. In a gentle way, the story reminds us that the best magic is the power of kindness and love. It tells us that small acts of kindness and generosity can make the world a uniquely beautiful place. People from the area and visitors alike are affected by the Magical Candy Shop's legacy, which inspires them to add goodness, joy, and kindness to their own lives. As the years went by, the store became a wonderful haven, reminding everyone that real magic is not just in candy, but in the love and generosity that we all have inside us. People who worked at the Magical Candy Shop and the little girl who ran it showed how strong love is and how amazing people are. This is how the story starts: A long time ago, there was a great candy store in a cute town tucked between hills and a sparkling river. The tiny girl named Lily ran this one-of-a-kind store called the Enchanted Candy Shop. Her amazing skills gave her business a charm that made people want to buy everything. Because Lily is so talented, her candy shop is utterly amazing and unlike any other in the area. Lily had been an important part of the neighborhood for as long as anyone could remember. The family's closely guarded secrets and recipes were given to her by her parents, who used to run the candy shop. However, Lily was different from her ancestors because she naturally had the ability to make her sweets magical. Each sweet treat she made was unique and delicious. Her candy bars made you feel good and toasty, her lollipops made you laugh aloud, and her gummy bears made you jump really high. Kids from all over were interested in her projects, and long lines of them would form outside her shop to see what she had made most recently. A quiet knock on the door woke Lily up one bright morning as she carefully watched over her pot of sweets that were bubbling. She wiped her firsthand her apron as she opened the door and saw Emily standing there, her eyes wide with surprise. Emily is a quiet but interesting young girl. When the guest arrived, Lily smiled and said, "Hello, dearie. How may I assist you today?" Emily was amazed and shy at the same time when she heard stories about the Mystical Candy Shop. Emily said in a whisper, "I've heard rumors that your sweets are magical." Lily laughed quietly, knowing Emily was telling the truth. "Indeed, dearie. Would you like to experience one for yourself?" Emily replied with a heartfelt nod, and Lily gave her a beautiful lollipops. Emily took a bite and then could not stop laughing. It was a happy, joyful laughter she had never felt before. Lily looked at Emily's contagious laughter with a playful twinkle in her eye and said, "My lollipops have an uncanny way of digging up the deepest sources of happiness." Emily's eyes lit up with wonder as Lily asked, "What brings you to my humble shop today, Emily?" "I've always had a strong affection for sweets, and the rumors that your pastries are the best in the whole village brought me here. In addition, I've heard that you can teach people how to make magical candies," Emily said with a grin. Lily gave Emily a warm smile for her hard work and energy. "That is accurate, dearie. I can certainly initiate you into the craft of candy making, though it is no simple undertaking. It requires patience, unwavering commitment, and, above all, a kind heart." Emily kept saying how excited she was to learn and how determined she was to do so. Lily chose Emily to be her assistant, and so began a lovely journey. Emily replied, "I'm ready to go on this journey with you, Lily, and I promise that my heart is full of kindness." Lily taught Emily how to make candy. She showed them the right way to mix the ingredients, add magic to the treats, and make tastes that were delicious. As the days turned into weeks, Emily got better at making sweets, which let her make her own magical treats. She imagined jellybeans resisting gravity and shooting one into the sky, and she also imagined candy canes turning plain snow into designs made of many colors. The locals were amazed by her innovative ideas, and every day there were longer lines at the Magical Candy Shop. Emily, on the other hand, wanted to do more than just make delicious candy. She wanted to use her talent to help people who were sad. One day, she went up to Lily and made a proposal. Emily asked Lily, "What if we used the magic of our candies to help people in need? We could make candies that make people feel better when it is cold outside or make people laugh when they are sad?" Lily was moved by Emily's kindness, and she agreed with Emily's idea right away. “That's a wonderful thought, honey. Let us begin by making sweets for the orphanage kids over here. They deserve all the happiness in the world.” Ever since, Emily and Lily have been making one-of-a-kind sweets for the orphanage kids. They made candy that grew all year and sugar butterflies that flew around the kids and made them smile. The orphaned kids' laughter filled the building as they were thrilled with what they had found. Everyone in the town quickly heard about Emily and Lily's kind deeds. They became famous not only for their magical candies but also for their kind hearts. They continued to give their sweets to make other people happy, whether it was an elderly friend or a stranger walking by. Emily and Lily's friendship grew stronger over time and went beyond just being friends. They felt like family because they had been through so much together. It was Lily who suggested that Emily should run the Magical Candy Shop on her own and continue her parents' work. "Emily, my dear, the time has come for you to take over as owner of the Magical Candy Shop. You have learned everything I have to teach you, and I have no doubt that you will make me proud," Lily told Emily as they sat down together in the shop on a sunny afternoon. "Thank you for everything, Lily. I shall strive to preserve your legacy and continue to make this world a sweeter place." Lily gave Emily the keys to the shop with a mix of sadness and joy in her heart. The people of Hamlet marked the passing of the baton with a beautiful ceremony that went on all night and was full of sweets and laughter. Emily ran the Magical Candy Shop so well that it did very well. As Lily had told her to, she used her magic to make people happy who were sad and to create new magical sweets that amazed and pleased everyone. Lily was like an old oak tree that stood in the town square and was a part of the neighborhood. For many years, she was always there for the peasants, giving them support in a world that moved too quickly. Before she was born, her family owned the candy shop and took great care to keep the sweet traditions that had been passed down from generation to generation. Each generation had been given these valuable trade secrets and tried-and-true recipes for making sweets. They were like a river of candy knowledge. But Lily had a unique attitude that set her apart from her ancestors and from everyone else in town. She had been given a special skill that no one else had. Lily's parents were good at making sweets, but she was the best. She was able to give her candies special powers that made everyone who tried them happy and spellbound. As Lily got better, she learned that each candy could have its own magic added to it, which turned ordinary treats into amazing wonders. Her candy will make you laugh until you cannot hold back tears, her chocolate bars will melt your heart, and her gummy bears will make you jump higher than you ever thought possible. The village kids were enchanted by her works of art and waited in long lines outside her cute candy shop for her newest, most delicious treats. Over time, her charming personality became known, and people from nearby towns and cities came to her business. They were amazed by how much happiness her magical candies brought them, and they were truly happy. Lily had turned her tiny candy shop into a beautiful heaven where every delicious bite took regular things to a whole new level. People who came to her house were drawn in by more than just the sweet smell of her candy. The person was Lily, who was kind and caring and had a natural way of making everyone feel special. Every customer had a name, a favorite candy, and a story about themselves. Her warm smile and deep talks had a remarkable way of making even the worst days better.

Every purchaser has free access to monthly community calls to share challenges, successes and practice new skills as they work through the book. Parent Child Relationships are tricky to understand, and gradual changes in your relationship with your child can go unnoticed. Children's behaviour and attitudes can make parents feel remote and unheard, at a loss to understand their child's performance at school, their child's lack of attention, self-care or respect for others. Desperate to provide the best life chance's for their child, parents are often advised to focus on the child, but the harder the parent tries to help, the harder the child pushes back. As their child grows, a happy family life becomes a more distant memory. Rebellious teenage years may be traditional, but a bad relationship with your teenager is not inevitable. You can be happy and comfortable being a natural parent, seeing your children from a different perspective, capable and confident in meeting challenges. Schools Aware Campaign Alan Wilson's second book "How to be a Parent Champion and add magic to your family" is the lynchpin of the approach he's bringing to schools, helping them to let parents know there is a way to contribute to improving their child's outlook, that they don't have to rely entirely on the resources of the school to manage behaviour and attitudes to learning and attainment. That perhaps, it isn't necessary for behaviour to attract the attention of specialists before you can improve the attention and behaviour of your child. If you're a parent, teacher or governor and think your school would welcome an approach to explain how we can work together to promote strong parent child relationships as a method for behavioural change, increased engagement and attainment, please contact Alan at [email protected] and he'll prioritise accordingly! It's more than a self-help book because it comes with free ongoing support at http: //parentchildrelationships.co.uk/

It is hard to find a corner of the world where celebrations are not linked to food in one way or another. Sharing a meal, cooking special dishes, and eating symbolic foods are rituals-almost inadvertent ones-that are present in all cultures and that make up the gamut of what is known as culinary specialties or ethnic food. This 224-page book is a complete tour through Colombian cuisine, illustrated with 199 exceptional color photographs by Hans Doring that enable us to appreciate the succulent appearance of each dish and of its various ingredients. Due to Colombia's geographical and cultural variety, this country has a vast culinary repertoire that is deep rooted in its history: the native Indian and the Spaniard traditions finely seasoned at times by a pinch of African and by the various influences of immigration. This book is a treasure chest of more than 133 recipes form the diverse regions of Colombia, described with just the right amount of detail to obtain a perfect meal.

Celebrate the season with this treasure trove of cozy cooking and baking recipes, from soul-warming soups and simple dinners to showstoppers and weekend projects. As the air grows chillier and nights longer, these dishes draw us to the table and the warmth of an active kitchen: Slow-simmered dishes like Cider-Braised Pork Roast, cheesy weeknight pasta like Unstuffed Shells with Butternut Squash, or a crusty bread like Fig and Fennel Bread. When the flavors of summer fade, autumn and winter fruits and vegetables can be just as bold and bountiful. Find recipe inspiration from the season's first ripe figs and plump brussels sprouts to roasty sides featuring celery root, kohlrabi, and kabocha squash, or a cranberry curd tart to brighten a winter's night. Themed chapters showcase all the reasons to love autumn and winter cooking: Find new celeberation favorites with a chapter of centerpiece dishes like Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd or Swiss Chard Pie to wow your guests. Picked apples on an autumnal adventure? All Things Apple covers both sweet and savory recipes like French Apple Cake and Celery Root, Fennel, and Apple Chowder to help you use them up. Create the ultimate party spread with chapters devoted to Appetizers, Festive Drinks, and Brunch: Try fried Korean fried chicken wings, latkes with beet-horseradish applesauce, or Everything Straws. Obsessed with pumpkin? So are we! In the Everyone Loves Pumpkin chapter you'll find everything from Creamy Pumpkin-Chai Soup to Rum Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. Bake to your heart's content with chapters covering breads, cookies, cakes, pies, puddings, and more. Give the gift of food with recipes for Rocky Road Bark and Fruits of the Forest Liqueur. America's Test Kitchen's tips and tricks guarantee every meal is a success. Flip to the introduction for menus and entertaining tips. Plus, we've added seasonally themed spreads throughout so you can decorate the perfect holiday cookies or plan a charcuterie board with last-second appetizers.

Dulcie the fairy, who likes to work hard as head baker for Queen Clarion, reluctantly takes a vacation.