The Queen of Minor Disasters (39 page)

1 can sweetened condensed milk

3
       
oz bittersweet chocolate

1)
     
Melt chocolate and condensed milk together over a
double boiler, stirring until smooth.

2)
     
Pour over profiteroles
.

3)
     
Revel in the new possibilities of your life
.

I am so grateful to have
amazing family and friends who have supported me through every step of this
book. Many thanks go out to: Gian Luca and Francesco. My parents, Joe and
Graziella, who taught me everything I know. My brothers, Donato, Gianni, Joey,
and Luciano, and my friends Mary, Shelby, Ashilee and Andrea. You are all a
part of this book.

I’d also like to thank
Elizabeth and Robin for their comments and suggestions, and Tom for his amazing
artwork.

Antonietta Mariottini has an
MA in Creative Writing from Rutgers University and has taught writing at the
high school and college levels. Before writing this book, she managed her
brother’s restaurant for seven summers. She is now a proud stay- at- home mom
who writes when her baby is sleeping.  This is her first novel.

For more info, please visit
antonietta.mariottini.blogspot.com