This debut cookbook from L.A.'s phenomenally popular Bestia restaurant features rustic Italian food that is driven by intense flavors, including house-made charcuterie, pizza and pasta from scratch, and innovative desserts inspired by home-baked classics. IACP AWARD FINALIST Since opening in downtown Los Angeles in 2012, Bestia has captivated diners with its bold, satisfying, and flavor-forward food served in a festive, communal atmosphere. Now, in this accessible and immersive debut cookbook, all of the incredible dishes that have made Bestia one of the most talked-about restaurants in the country are on full display. Rooted in the flavors and techniques of Italian regional cooking, these recipes include inventive hits like fennel-crusted pork chops; meatballs with ricotta, tomato, greens, and preserved lemon; and agnolotti made with cacao pasta dough. Irresistible desserts such as apple cider donuts and a chocolate budino tart, from co-owner and pastry chef Genevieve Gergis, end the concert of flavors on a high note. With chapters on making bread, pasta, and charcuterie; sections on stocks and sauces; and new ideas for getting the most from your cooking by layering flavors, Bestia delivers a distinctively innovative approach to Italian-inspired cooking.

Genevieve Peterson or Genny as she was lovingly called, was a God-fearing, kind, caring, creative, funny, no-nonsense type of great-grandmother. She believed that right was right and wrong was wrong regardless of friend or family member. In Dr. Letisha Galloway's "Genevieve's Gem's: Wisdom and Life Lessons from Grandmother to Granddaughter," Letisha beautifully and warmly describes her grandmother in the most loving way as she pays homage, honor and respect to the woman who taught her so much about life.Genevieve's Gems extended beyond the teachings to her granddaughter. Genevieve was a fountain of knowledge by which others benefited richly. She was fair in her advice, never sought out to hurt anyone, but instead, she helped more people than most. Many of her grandchildren were the recipients of her advice as she would often sit outside on the patio and share her wisdom with others.You, too, can learn valuable Gems from Genevieve as you read short stories throughout the book. The stories will amuse you, and the gems will help you in every stage of life. Some will instruct you to listen to God, practice self-love, be courageous, appreciate people that love you, and boldly walk in your life's purpose.

Genevieve loves to tell a good story. She loves to read a good story, but fighting to get the words on the page is exhausting. As an aspiring writer, Genni joins Book Club looking for inspiration and a chance to tell others about her heartfelt tales. With a mind toward writing a bestselling novel, Genni is completely unprepared for the twist her life will take when she meets the magical matchmaker, Dr. Lachele. Can a dream become your real life? Can a dyslexic author find freedom not in the written word but as a traveling storyteller in the heart of true love? Find out now.

"On the Gem Planet " is a gripping science fiction story featuring Casher O'Neill, a traveller among the planets, hungry for justice. On his quest for justice against the dictator now running his world, the first stop in the search for money and weapons is on the gem planet.

This collection of poems, essays, and short stories delves deep into the human experience of love, empathy, dialogue, resilience, adaptation, and inspiration. Each piece offers a unique perspective on these fundamental themes, exploring the highs and lows that define our lives. From the raw and vulnerable exploration of heartbreak to the inspiring resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, these works are a testament to the power of the written word. With honesty, compassion, and a clear-eyed view of the world, this collection is a must-read for anyone seeking new insights into the human experience.