An Interview with Chef Art
From Fry Another Day
The Biscuit Bowl Mysteries
By J.J. Cook
This is Jason Smith from WQBT News in Atlanta. Today I’m interviewing the man behind the Biscuit Bowl Food Truck which is in the lead in this lap of the Sweet Magnolia Food Truck Race.
Q. Good morning, Chef Art. Are you enjoying the race?
A. Hello, Jason. It’s been a lot of fun so far. Crazy and wild, but fun.
Q. We’ve heard a member of your Biscuit Bowl food truck may be responsible for the murder of one of the drivers. Care to comment on that?
A. No one from the Biscuit Bowl killed anyone! That’s a ridiculous charge. But for the record, Miguel isn’t really part of the Biscuit Bowl food truck team. He’s an out-rider who is helping Zoe Chase, the driver.
Q. What made you decide to be part of the race?
A. As you know, Jason, I’ve been a famous food face in the South for as long as most people can recall. I don’t actively run a restaurant anymore, but I like to help talented newcomers – like my friend Zoe – get established. That’s why I’m her sponsor for the race, and why I’m here.
Q. You’re a man of the people, Chef Art!”
A. Yes, I am! Have you tried one of the biscuit bowls yet? They are very good. Who wouldn’t like a deep-fried biscuit filled with good things? I have one right here that’s filled with lemon pie filling. Excellent!
Q. I just ate – thanks. I’m sure it’s delicious, but . . .
A. Just eat it. You’ll love it. And quit spreading the rumor that Miguel Alexander killed anyone.
Q. I can’t – mumph – oh. It’s very good. Thanks for shoving it into my mouth, Chef Art.
A. You’re very welcome, my boy. You’re very welcome.
This is Jason Smith – with a mouthful of biscuit bowl. Back to you at the studio.
About the Author:
J.J. Cook writes award-winning, bestselling mystery fiction as themselves, Joyce and Jim Lavene, and Ellie Grant. They have written and published more than 70 novels for Harlequin, Berkley, Amazon, and Gallery Books along with hundreds of non-fiction articles for national and regional publications. They live in rural North Carolina with their family. Visit them at their website.
With a few loyal friends in tow—including her handsome attorney, Miguel, and her cat, Crème Brûlée—Zoe drives the Biscuit Bowl to Charlotte, North Carolina, to enter a nationally televised food truck race. The contest features challenges across the Southeast, and with a fifty-thousand-dollar grand prize, competition isn’t just fierce—it’s killer.
As everyone gears up for the first challenge, another food trucker from Zoe’s hometown is found dead. The race rolls on, but when the body count rises, police begin to suspect Miguel. Now Zoe must race to catch the killer before her attorney needs an attorney.
Jennifer’s Review of Fry Another Day
Review (4.5 Stars): Zoe gets the opportunity of a lifetime to be a part of a national food truck race where she will be competing for a big prize to help her get one step closer to opening her own restaurant. With her team by her side, they get ready to compete when one of their competitors is found dead and Zoe’s attorney, Miguel, is blamed for the crime. She must help find a killer before they knock off the rest of the competition and put Miguel in jail for a crime he didn’t commit.
I’m a huge fan of J.J. Cook and I absolutely loved the first book in the series, Death on Eat Street. Fry Another Day is the perfect combination of a spunky heroine, a mystery with clever plot twists and turns and yummy recipes to die for. I loved every minute of this mystery and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book where the gang goes to Mardi Gras. I love New Orleans and I can already smell the Jambalaya that Zoe will put in her biscuit bowls.
Giveaway
I’m excited to give away a copy of Fry Another Day. This giveaway is for US Residents only. To be entered in the drawing by February 20th, please leave me a comment below:
Thanks for hosting us here today, Jennifer!
I love all of their series.
This sounds like a great book.
I read the first book in this series and loved it—I can’t wait to read the new one!
I just started reading the series and would love to win the book!
Love the firehouse mysteries!!!
I loved the first book in the series, so the second is a must-read. My only regret is that I can’t sample a biscuit bowl or two.
Looking forward to reading this installment!
This looks like a fun book for winter reading!
Love all their series, and every time I see “biscuit bowl” I get hungry! Thanks for the giveaway.
Fry Another Day sounds enjoyable, and I am looking forward to reading it. Thank you for the interview, review, and giveaway.
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I love their books!!! would love to win this one
I am looking forward to finding this in the bookstore.
Fry Another Day sounds like a great read. Would love to win an e-book copy. Thanks for the giveaway.
Looks like great cozy mystery.
sounds like a great book
Looks like a good read. Thanks!
Would love to win this awesome book!! I love mysteries.
Looks like a fun read and series, thanks for the chance 🙂
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I love your books. They have truly brought me lots of enjoyment. Would love to win.
I think the cat on the cover has been enjoying the food truck food! I love the TV food truck shows and must read this one!
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I liked the interview style of this post and the idea of reading about a food truck race! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I loved the first book, I’m sure I’ll love the second book too
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A food truck race sounds like fun! I’d like to read this book.
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interesting premise
Love the firehouse mysteries
A food race is an interesting idea.
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I just ordered the first Eat Street so would love to win book 2.!!!! This sounds like a great new series.
I love a good mystery with plot twists and turns, and this one sounds like a good one. I like the idea of a food truck race. Thanks for having the giveaway.
Sounds like a great idea for what I’m sure will be a great book. Thanks for the chance to win.