Soup to Nuts

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Pub Date 9 Dec 2019 | Archive Date 17 Mar 2020

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Description

What do you do when your best friend marries someone who isn't you?

Romy Belkin—28, unrepentant English major, a Michelangelo in the kitchen—is the culinary genius behind viral YouTube channel A Dash of Paprika. Its star is the fabulous Pia Zimble, Romy's dearest friend. But one day, a fan of the show materializes—a man Romy has to admit is perfect for Pia—and sweeps her friend out of their kitchen and into a whole new life.

Bereft but trying not to be, Romy throws herself into navigating her new landscape. But the stakes of her explorations are higher than she thinks. If she's not careful, Romy could lose herself along the way—as well as the chance to love and be loved by a soulmate of her own.

A witty and warm-hearted comic love story, Soup to Nuts is a novel about deep and enduring friendship, love in its many varieties, and truly spectacular food.

What do you do when your best friend marries someone who isn't you?

Romy Belkin—28, unrepentant English major, a Michelangelo in the kitchen—is the culinary genius behind viral YouTube channel A Dash...


Advance Praise

"Full of wonderful sensory details...sizzles with passion and reverence for flavor and spice" - Kirkus Reviews

"Full of wonderful sensory details...sizzles with passion and reverence for flavor and spice" - Kirkus Reviews


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A lovely read a book of friendship a story of being happy for your best friend when she finds love.Hapy for her while your heart is breaking because you love her,#netgalley#Soupto nuts

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I received a free electronic copy of this excellent novel on January 3, 2019, from Netgalley, Judith Deborah, and Plimsoll Press. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me. I have read this novel of my own volition, and this review reflects my honest opinion of this work. I am pleased to recommend Soup to Nuts to adult friends and family. It is a bit racy in places, probably only offensive to us old people. Read it yourself before you pass it on to the teens, though.

Soup to Nuts is a warm, fuzzy tale involving best friends as they enter the real adult world, and the importance of friendship, love, and exquisite food. Romy Belkin is seriously shy and retiring, though she is an instinctively wonderful cook and an exceptional friend. Pia Zimble is Vargas girl lovely, blonde and warm and smart but has never been one for kitchen duty. The girls have been best friends since 9th grade in Colville, New York and roomies in college. Currently 28, they are each a shining light, together they are a formidable force. Just out of school they almost accidentally fall into a career of sorts, making YouTube films of Pia pretending to cook Romy's recipes, meals prepared and the action filmed by Romy. With a few sponsors, they are able to support themselves in a small fashion, while they decide what to do with the rest of their lives. There is even a published cookbook in the works...

And so they bumble along, Pia never happy with Romy's refusal to take credit for the recipes, and Romy forever grateful that Pia is willing to front the project. Things are marching along swimmingly - until Pia falls in love with a visiting Italian journalist. Downstairs neighbor Sam Kaminer and gay friend Declan Flom help Romy through the heartbreak of watching her bestie pulled into the next level of adult life. It is hard for Romy - she loses her income as well as the daily companionship of her roommate and bestie - but see it through, she will. With the help of a couple of good friends...

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This was a first time author for me and I really enjoyed it. Interesting perspective on being happy for your best friend finding true love, but also the feelings of missing out your own special bond. I would definitely read this author again.

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I thought the best analogy of the book was in reference to Romy being like the sun despite her feeling like she was always the moon. She hid behind her friendship with Pia because of her feeling less than when in fact she was the true talent. I would read a sequel.

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Oh, what a sweet little story! The amazing friendship between Pia and Romy makes me so jealous that I don’t have that in my own life. And Pia’s relationship with her lovely man is so fun and refreshing. Just a really adorable read that I enjoyed during this holiday season!

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I read this book in one day - which is saying a lot since I have a toddler and life is busy!

Romy and Pia captured my attention from the get go. I didn't love Pia's absence from much of the book but I understood it. Watching Romy go through so many phases once Pia had gotten married reminded me of myself when I went through a rather uncomfortable part of life years ago and who I became while I was figuring things out.

I loved the advice Romy got from Pia near the end of the novel - I loved the hopefulness in her words and how we often take life just too seriously rather than value how wonderful it is that we feel so deeply.

This was a quick read, but such a sweet one.

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Soup to Nuts was such a realistic portrayal of female friendships! Loved Judith Deborah's writing style and the storyline.

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This is a wonderful story about friendship, love, and food. I enjoyed the wit throughout. Reading this was a great escape during quarantine.
Many thanks to BooksGoSocial and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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This is a great, comprehensive book based on vegetables and how to cook at an almost basic level because of the recipes and discussions it includes, as well as how it seeks to teach readers how to cook some of the most basic foods and recipes.

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