Goldy Bear Schulz is a caterer in the fictional mountain town of Aspen Meadow, Colorado. The series is notable for being one of the earliest culinary cozy mystery series, launching in 1990 and helping to establish the subgenre. Goldy is a divorced mother who built her catering business from scratch after leaving an abusive marriage, which gives her character depth and resilience.
Diane Mott Davidson was known for the quality of her recipes. Unlike some cozy authors who treat recipes as an afterthought, Davidson developed, tested, and refined every recipe in every book. The food descriptions are detailed and appealing, and many readers consider the Goldy Schulz recipes among the best in the genre.
The Colorado mountain setting provides beautiful scenery and a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone else's business — the perfect environment for an amateur sleuth.
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