Francesca's Kitchen

Summary: For years Francesca Campanile was the queen of her home, dispensing good food and sound advice in her Rhode Island kitchen. But now, her children have moved away, and without a family to pester, annoy, guide, love, and, of course, cook for, widowed Francesca feels useless. When she sees Loretta Simmons's ad for a part-time nanny, Francesca is sure she's found the answer. All the single mom wants is someone to fill in... for a few hours a day, but it's obvious to Francesca that Loretta and her kids need more--a lot more. It's time for Francesca to work her magic, and the best place to start is the kitchen... [read more]