ZIN MIGNON and the RIDDLE of the RUSSIAN RYE

Zin and his comically materialistic mother land in the sizzle of the Sunset Strip where Chef extraordinaire Zin serves a parade of royalty, celebrities and supermodels. But as critics rave and the mysterious Mustard Monks lurk nearby, Zin’s astonishing family secrets have him distracted to the point of overcooking the Stroganoff!

The trouble is the forgetful Mrs. Pirogi – his sole link to a long-lost family legacy – can’t quite remember much about Zin’s cryptic ancestry. So with his shady history bearing so heavily on his mind, why in the world is he cooking for the homeless on skid row?

His rivals will try anything: the burnout hotdog salesman will crush Zin with sabotage; elephant laxative? And evil restaurant critic Brandy Bitterwine roasts Zin with… zero stars!

With the help of Avalina, the brilliant 22-year old business manager, and his swim-teammate Jenny, Zin fights to put food on the plates and learn his family history that may not be entirely appetizing. Somehow, it’s linked to the secret of his incredible Russian Rye.

As vile scoundrels close in, Zin’s fragile artistic temperament is pushed to the boiling point. And to top it off, he faces the ultimate challenge which could shut down his kitchen forever.

The second in the series, RIDDLE of the RUSSIAN RYE furthers the saga of a rock-star Chef in the comic crosshairs of pop-culture. Zin mixes food, fame and family, and twists its way to an emotionally tasty – or distasteful – ending.