Books with author Jane Zimmermann

The official Instant Pot® Cookbook for every dinner duo.Cooking for two is a lot easier with your Instant Pot®―especially when recipes are perfectly portioned for you, too! The Instant Pot® Cookbook for Two makes it easier and tastier than ever to spend quality time together over a real homemade meal.From Artichoke and Spinach Risotto to Teriyaki Chicken with rice, these rich and delicious recipes ensure no leftovers, no waste, and no guesswork when it comes to weekday meals. Plus, most recipes take only ten minutes or less to prep and are table-ready in under an hour, giving you more time to spend enjoying your company.The Instant Pot Cookbook for Two includes:A HANDY OVERVIEW covers Instant Pot® best practices, shopping tips for two, troubleshooting advice, and how to scale recipes up or down. 80+ RECIPES work with all models of the 3-quart Mini and 6-quart Lux, Duo, and Ultra.RECIPE TIPS throughout explain how to double recipes, use up ingredients, modify cooking times (if needed) for Mini and larger Lux models, and divide the labor to speed prep.Catch up on your day, re-connect or just wind down with a good meal. It's more than just sitting down to eat, it's a chance to really be together.

The official Instant Pot® Cookbook for every dinner duo.Cooking for two is a lot easier with your Instant Pot®—especially when recipes are perfectly portioned for you, too! The Instant Pot® Cookbook for Two makes it easier and tastier than ever to spend quality time together over a real homemade meal.From Artichoke and Spinach Risotto to Teriyaki Chicken with rice, these rich and delicious recipes ensure no leftovers, no waste, and no guesswork when it comes to weekday meals. Plus, most recipes take only ten minutes or less to prep and are table-ready in under an hour, giving you more time to spend enjoying your company.The Instant Pot Cookbook for Two includes:A HANDY OVERVIEW covers Instant Pot® best practices, shopping tips for two, troubleshooting advice, and how to scale recipes up or down. 80+ RECIPES work with all models of the 3-quart Mini and 6-quart Lux, Duo, and Ultra.RECIPE TIPS throughout explain how to double recipes, use up ingredients, modify cooking times (if needed) for Mini and larger Lux models, and divide the labor to speed prep.Catch up on your day, re-connect or just wind down with a good meal. It's more than just sitting down to eat, it's a chance to really be together.

Shy, sensitive Erin and her best friend Audrey, a sophisticated soon-to-be 15 year-old, are excited when Audrey’s parents rent a rambling old lake house for the summer. Dakota, Erin’s 16 year-old brother completes the teen trio at Lake Bonita. And of course, they wouldn’t go anywhere without their dogs…It isn’t long before strange occurrences around the lake catch the attention of the teens and they find themselves unraveling a mystery that spans hundreds of years. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, boys on skateboards, snooty wealthy twins and an amazing archeological discovery all play a role in our heroes’ summer adventure. The peaceful waters and heavily wooded hills of central Virginia unfold secrets they have held for centuries as Erin, Audrey and Dakota find that curiosity, common sense and genuine concern for their friends (especially those with four legs) can lead to wondrous things.Inspired by Nancy Drew and the beautiful rolling hills of Central Virginia, this is a story about history, mystery, friendship and more...It is the second book in the Talking series.

Best friends Erin and Audrey are thrilled when they travel with Audrey’s parents on a business trip to Italy, but the real excitement starts when they return to the States and discover that their Italian adventure is not yet over. Chance meetings and odd coincidences entangle the teenagers in a mystery that spans continents and centuries. Together with their friends—and of course, Erin’s brother Dakota—the teenagers unravel the threads of an international plot that literally lands on their doorstep in the sleepy little town of Dunellon. Our teenage protagonists prove once again that friendship and integrity are a winning combination every time. Inspired by Nancy Drew and the beautiful countryside of central Virginia, Talking Italian is a young adult story of history, mystery, friendship & more… It is the third book in the Talking series by the author.

Erin unwillingly travels to the other side of the planet when her father accepts a short-term teaching position at the University of Bhutan. Bhutan? Nestled in the Himalayas, the small Buddhist country has been shut off from the outside world for centuries. Leaving the comforts of Central Virginia behind—along with her dog and her best friend—Erin is quickly drawn into the mystical, magical culture of this exotic land. Her initial reluctance melts away and her fascination grows as she navigates the indistinguishable spaces between fact and fiction, history and myth in The Land of the Thunder Dragon. Together with her brother and their young native guide, 16 year-old Erinexperiences first-hand the wonder and mysticism of a culture vastly different from her own.

Inspired by Nancy Drew and the beautiful rolling hills of Central Virginia, Talking Waters is a story about history, mystery, friendship and more… Shy, sensitive Erin and her best friend Audrey, a sophisticated soon-to-be 15 year-old, are thrilled when Audrey’s parents rent a rambling old lake house for the summer. Dakota, Erin’s 16 year-old brother, completes the trio of excited teens at Lake Bonita. And of course, none of them would go anywhere without their dogs… The teenagers quickly settle into a laid-back summer routine of swimming, kayaking, putt-putt, and dog walks in the nature preserve. Dakota’s passion for history lands him a part-time job mowing the presidential lawns at Monticello while his sister develops a passion of her own for an albino deer and a scruffy looking local boy, both of whom she meets unexpectedly in the woods. It isn’t long before strange occurrences around the lake catch the attention of the teens and they find themselves unraveling a mystery that spans hundreds of years. Boys on skateboards and snooty wealthy twins, grumpy old fishermen, rescue dogs and show dogs, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and an amazing archeological discovery all play a role in our heroes’ summer adventure. The peaceful waters and heavily wooded hills of central Virginia unfold their secrets as our teenage protagonists prove that common sense and genuine concern for their friends (especially those with four legs) can lead to wondrous things. Although far from perfect, they meet unexpected challenges with integrity and creativity, while at the same time managing to survive the daily drama of teenage life. Erin, Audrey and Dakota share with us the wonder and passion of their teenage world.

Two weeks before St. Patrick's Day, a leprechaun magically appears in children's homes around the world. The Leprechaun tells his own story on how his job is to deliver mischief and fun. But, you have to find him before he can run! He is quite the prankster. At night while you are sleeping he darts all over your home, in the day time he watches to make sure fun and games are carried out. Build a trap and try to catch the little green elf on St. Patrick's Day. If you don't, he will be back to play on next year's green holiday. A charming tale for St. Patrick's Day. For added fun and St. Patrick's Day excitement, Each evening, hide a Leprechaun doll in your home and have your children search for the little green fellow in the morning!

Bhutan? Nestled in the Himalayas, the small Buddhist country was shut off from the outside world for centuries. Erin travels to the other side of the planet when her father accepts a short-term teaching position at the University of Bhutan.Leaving the comforts of Central Virginia behind—along with her dog and her best friend—Erin is quickly drawn in to the mystical, magical culture of Bhutan. Her initial reluctance melts away and her fascination grows as she navigates the indistinguishable spaces between fact and fiction, history and myth in Bhutan, The Land of the Thunder Dragon.Together with her brother and their young Bhutanese guide, Erin experiences first-hand the wonder and mysticism of a culture intensely different from her own. The Land of the Thunder Dragon captures her heart and fills her spirit.

Best friends Erin and Audrey are thrilled when they travel with Audrey’s parents on a business trip to Italy, but the real excitement starts when they return to the States and discover that their Italian adventure is not yet over. Chance meetings and odd coincidences entangle the teenagers in a mystery that spans continents and centuries.Together with their friends—and of course, Erin’s brother Dakota—the teenagers unravel the threads of an international plot that literally lands on their doorstep in the sleepy little town of Dunellon. Our teenage protagonists prove once again that friendship and integrity are a winning combination every time.Inspired by Nancy Drew and the beautiful countryside of central Virginia, Talking Italian is a young adult story of history, mystery, friendship & more…It is the third book in the Talking series by the author.