It’s only a matter of time before the two fall in love. I adored Lou and her quirky makeshift family of restaurant customers and. Add in the 3 tbsp of lime juice and the zest from one lime. Add the yogurt, oil and eggs directly to the large bowl. The novel is as much a celebration of the midwest and regional food as it is a love story between chef Lou and food critic Al. One bowl and you’re done So in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. As they explore the city’s local delicacies and their mutual attraction, Lou’s restaurant faces closure, while Al’s column gains popularity. 'The Coincidence of Coconut Cake is a smart and delicious debuta read as satisfying as the last bite of dessert after a lovingly-prepared meal. As they chat, Al playfully challenges Lou to show him the best of Milwaukee and she’s game - but only if they never discuss work, which Al readily agrees to. The day that Al’s mean-spirited review of Luella’s runs, the two cross paths in a pub: Lou drowning her sorrows, and Al celebrating his latest publication. The review practically writes itself: underdone fish, scorched sauce, distracted service - he unleashes his worst. When an anonymous tip sends him to Luella’s, little does he know he’s arrived on the worst day of the chef’s life. Witty yet gruff British transplant Al is keeping himself employed and entertained by writing scathing reviews of local restaurants in the Milwaukee newspaper under a pseudonym. until the morning she discovers him in the buff - with an intern. She cheerfully balances her demanding business and even more demanding fiancé. In downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lou works tirelessly to build her beloved yet struggling French restaurant, Luella’s, into a success.
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