Amanda McNeice
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Series
Gastro Blast volume 5
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English
Description
What will Link make with vegetables and pasta? A delicious Minestrone Soup! He investigates why some vegetables take longer to cook than others in the tomato broth. /Zucchini for dessert? Link's into it, but panics when the recipe for Chocolate Zucchini Loaf, doesn't list any liquids? Luckily I.Q shares the botany scoop on the so-called "vegetable".
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Series
Gastro Blast volume 8
Language
English
Description
Link's shows Captain Cook how a little bit of baking soda can make biscuits, light and tasty. Gastro Bob's experiment explores the question, does more baking soda means even fluffier biscuits? A real Gastro Blast answer! /Link's shares an important tip when preparing a Chicken Pot Pie, and how it could be the difference between a perfectly baked pie vs. an exploding one!
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Series
Gastro Blast volume 12
Language
English
Description
Link has some recipes for two simple salad dressings, but when he sees the salad greens he tossed much earlier with some dressing are wilted, he investigates what ingredients could cause that to happen. /Link has some freshly baked buttermilk biscuits comes up with a delicious Strawberry Shortcake recipe. I.Q. gives Link some tips to make the perfect airy whipped cream.
Author
Series
Gastro Blast volume 1
Language
English
Description
Link has a Tomato Sauce perfect for lasagna, pizza, and spaghetti. When Link turns up the heat on the sauce, it starts to bubble up like a volcano! He turns to Secret Agent Man for a handy kitchen tool solution. /Link investigates how to make his Apple Oatmeal Pancakes nice and fluffy.
Author
Series
Gastro Blast volume 11
Language
English
Description
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese starts with the sauce called a roux. The key is to get the consistency just right and Link knows how to make it just right. /Another homemade classic, Pizza with whatever toppings you desire. Link runs into an unexpected problem with some cold Pizza dough, luckily I.Q is there to explain why dough needs to rest for best results.
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English
Description
Krista is starting the New Year with a new business and a resolution to be much more selective with who she dates. When Krista meets Ryan Rourke, an entertainment lawyer from LA, the two really hit it off. Ryan is in her hometown to sign a local rancher turned viral signing sensation as his new client. Now with Krista also in Rust Creek, maybe there is more of a reason to stick around. Both are holding onto things from their past and are forced to...
Author
Series
Gastro Blast volume 9
Language
English
Description
Link is chopping onions for a French Onion Soup, but wonders why his eyes won't stop watering? With some investigating and Gastro Bob's help, Link gets his answer along with a solution for tear-free chopping. /Captain Cook is not sure what to do with his treasure chest of unripe avocados, Link has a perfect science solution to get these avocados ripe and to ready to make Guacamole.
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Series
Gastro Blast volume 3
Language
English
Description
Link shares some helpful kitchen hygiene tips while preparing his crunchy oven-baked Chicken Fingers. /It's Sushi time! Link has some questions about rice, like which type works best when making sushi and why? With the help of I.Q, Link learns the differences between varieties of this amazing grain.
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Series
Gastro Blast volume 2
Language
English
Description
Link is keen to test the rising power of yeast with things other than dough. Gastro Bob's balloon experiment shows Link how yeast works, and takes Gastro Bob to new heights!/While making Devilled Eggs, Link discovers a green ring around the yolk of some eggs he has boiled. Link puts on his detective had to help I.Q helps get to the bottom of this culinary conundrum.
Author
Series
Gastro Blast volume 10
Language
English
Description
Link shows you how to make your own ricotta cheese for is Veggie Lasagna recipe and explains the science behind how it's done. /Link makes a sweet and tangy Lemon Meringue Pie. Link has some good tips for making the cloud like, meringue topping light and fluffy, while I.Q shares the scientific reasons behind his tips.
11) Christmas Castle
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English
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Based on L. Frank Baum's Christmas tales, this story follows the kidnapping of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve by a group of creatures set on sabotaging Christmas. It will take the determination of Santa's loyal magical helpers to save him and Christmas before the night is over.