{"product_id":"9780698154032","title":"Big Delicious Life: Stacey Ballis's Most Awesome Recipes","description":"\u003cb\u003e150 simple and scrumptious recipes from Stacy Ballis’s hit novels \u003ci\u003eOut to Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOff the Menu\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGood Enough to Eat\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRecipe for Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as 40 new, never-before-seen recipes!   \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStacey Ballis is not a professional chef. She is, however, a foodie novelist, meal innovator, family cook, memory maker, and Brussels sprout advocate who believes that delicious meals can be simple, fun, and creative. Her love of all things culinary has made her “foodie fiction” irresistible. Now, all of the best recipes featured in her novels are available in one mouthwatering cookbook, including 40 “lost” recipes that were not included in the original printings.\u003cbr\u003eWith dishes for every occasion, designed to appeal to both experienced cooks and kitchen newbies, this easily-transportable digital collection will make every meal a happy moment and a special memory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a preview of Stacey’s delectable novel,\u003ci\u003e Recipe for Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Stacy Ballis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Deeply satisfying.”—Jen Lancaster, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Martha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dangerously good descriptions of food.”—Sarah Pekkanen, author of \u003ci\u003eCatching Air\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One delicious bite.”—Amy Hatvany, author of \u003ci\u003eSafe with Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStacey Ballis\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Chicago with a full head of hair and a naturally charming disposition. She majored in English Literature and American Studies with a minor in Creative Writing at Brandeis, spent time in a mud hut in Kenya, and got a Masters in Teaching from DePaul University, before spending fifteen years as an educator in Chicago. She then settled back into writing full time, focusing on stories about big girls who are comfortable in their own skin, have great lives, and aren’t dieting or morose about their bodies. She has since authored eight foodie novels, including \u003ci\u003eGood Enough to Eat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOff the Menu\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOut to Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121322639600,"sku":"9780698154032","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780698154032_p0.jpg?v=1763620336","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780698154032","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}