• Why did I put a souffle recipe in Making Up for Lost Time?
Two Books Get New Looks and eBooks
Val reappeared sometime later, covered in some sort of dust. “It’s going great,” she informed Jamie with a big smile.
The woman really did like knocking down a wall more than kneading bread dough. Takes all kinds, Jamie thought.
Hello Again, Jamie and Val – “Happy New Year Too”
I decided to visit Jamie and Val because I wanted to do a holiday theme, plus this time of year is all about good food, gratitude for what we have, and good times with family and friends.
Making Up for Lost Time (2004 cover) – Paperback
by Karin Kallmaker
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Extra Frosting: And Now a Word or Two
My intent is to answer the Frequently Asked Questions I receive from many readers. I also thought this was the perfect opportunity to extend some deserving thanks and appreciation to some special people who have helped me over the years.
All About Making Up for Lost Time
Delicious recipes and chocolate-as-sublimation abound for Jamie Onassis and Valkyrie Valentine in this romantic send-up of cooking that doesn’t stay in the kitchen.
Trivia: Not Like the Others
Of all her books, Making Up for Lost Time is the only one where Karin didn’t know the title before she began writing it.
Making Up for Lost Time – Paperback
by Karin Kallmaker
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Making Up for Lost Time (Silver Moon Books edition) – Paperback
by Karin Kallmaker
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Trivia – Making Up for Lost Time
Pretend you’re something you’re not and hope for the best. After all, the lie only has to last a few days. Making Up for Lost Time started with this basic premise of a screwball comedy, with inspiration from the hilarious Christmas in Connecticut, starring Barbara Stanwyck.
Trivia – Making Up for Lost Time
Making Up for Lost Time was named more for a life situation (Karin’s) than as a metaphor. It remains the novel written in the shortest time span. And the metaphor worked out anyway.
Trivia – For the Record, Accountants are Sexy
For the record, Karin can’t paint or play an instrument (so writes about both), has trouble following a recipe (ergo the food porn), and has little aptitude for hard science (even though smart is the new sexy). She does have a marginal talent for double-entry bookkeeping. All of this explains why Car Pool and Above Temptation feature super sexy accountants who love music and food.