🌿 The Missing Ingredient: Secrets of the Spice Rack (Book One) Every spice jar hides a story. Every recipe whispers a secret. In this first volume of The Missing Ingredient™ series, cooking and storytelling blend into one unforgettable reading experience. Lydia Spicewell invites you into her cozy kitchen, where cinnamon sparks memory, thyme stirs mystery, and nutmeg unlocks adventure. Each spice reveals a short story inspired by the flavors and traditions that make kitchens the heart of the home. But this is no ordinary collection of tales—you are part of the recipe. Alongside the stories, you’ll enjoy: 🕮 Ten original culinary-themed short stories brimming with warmth and intrigue. - 🧩 Interactive puzzles—word searches, crosswords, cryptograms, and jumbles that tie into the stories and spice themes. - 🎨 Relaxing coloring pages featuring herbs, utensils, and food-inspired illustrations. Perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries, puzzle books for adults, and anyone who loves the joy of cooking, Secrets of the Spice Rack is more than a book—it’s an interactive adventure to savor. Curl up with a cup of tea, sharpen a pencil, and discover what’s been hiding in the spice rack all along.