





Goldy Schulz Culinary Mystery Series
7 books
Here are 7 books from the Goldy Schulz Culinary Mystery Series series by Diane Mott Davidson. Start with Catering to Nobody (1990), then read the rest in the order below.
Books in order

Catering to Nobody
Diane Mott Davidson
When Colorado caterer Goldy Baer is asked to prepare a lavish buffet for a funeral, she throws herself into the work—planning dishes like poached salmon and strawberry shortcake to comfort forty mourners. But as Goldy juggles mounting financial pressure and complicated family concerns, the event becomes more than a meal service, drawing her into a web of secrets surrounding the deceased gynecologist. With each course she perfects, Goldy uncovers clues that challenge what she thought she knew and force her to confront the people—and problems—she’d rather avoid. Blending cozy mystery charm with Diane Mott Davidson’s warm, recipe-rich storytelling, this novel explores grief, community, and the resilience it takes to keep going when life won’t cooperate.

Dying for Chocolate
Diane Mott Davidson
Goldy Bear is a bright, opinionated caterer with a talent for turning any gathering into a feast—and a life that’s suddenly gone dangerously off-script. When she relocates her business to the upscale Aspen Meadow Country Club area, she expects new opportunities, not a string of unsettling incidents tied to the most tempting of temptations: chocolate. As Goldy navigates suspicious guests, high-society secrets, and the pressures of starting over, she must rely on her instincts, her kitchen skills, and her determination to keep her family safe. Blending cozy mystery with mouthwatering food details, the novel explores reinvention, resilience, and the way community can both conceal and reveal the truth—delivered in Diane Mott Davidson’s signature warm, witty style.

The Cereal Murders
Diane Mott Davidson
When caterer Goldy Schulz’s livelihood in Aspen Meadow starts to crumble, she suspects sabotage—until a string of unsettling “accidents” turns her suspicions into something far more dangerous. As Goldy digs for answers, she’s pulled into a web of rivalry, secrets, and the high-stakes pressures surrounding family life and the college admissions maze. With her signature blend of cozy mystery and food-forward storytelling, Diane Mott Davidson delivers a suspenseful, character-driven case where every clue has a backstory and every motive is tied to what people want most. At its heart, the novel explores competition, stress, and the lengths families will go to secure a future—served with warmth, wit, and a sharp eye for human nature.

The Main Corpse
Diane Mott Davidson
When caterer Goldy Schulz accepts a lucrative job with a powerful financial firm, she's thrust into a dangerous world where fortunes are made and lost with alarming speed. As a troubled venture and a suspicious mine reopening rock the Colorado community, Goldy uncovers a sinister plot that puts her own life, and the lives of those she cares about, in grave peril. With her ex-husband lurking and a friend in danger, Goldy must use her sharp wit and culinary skills to navigate a treacherous landscape and expose a killer before she becomes the main corpse.

Tough Cookie
Diane Mott Davidson
Chef Goldy Schulz is poised to make a triumphant return to her catering business after a health department shutdown, but her comeback is anything but smooth. Invited onto live television to prepare a spectacular meal, Goldy finds herself embroiled in a real-life mystery when murder crashes the party. As she navigates the high-stakes world of live broadcast and the even higher stakes of a murder investigation, Goldy must use her sharp wit and culinary skills to uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim. This tantalizing tale blends suspense with the savory details of the culinary world, proving that sometimes, the most dangerous ingredients are found off the menu.

Sweet Revenge
Diane Mott Davidson
When Goldy Schulz is hired to cater a festive holiday breakfast for the Aspen Meadow Library, she expects a busy day of recipes and small-town cheer—until a murder turns the celebration into a case. In the stacks, Goldy spots a woman who looks eerily like Sandee Brisbane, the killer who was believed to be dead, and soon the body of a former district attorney is discovered with a valuable map hidden on him. As holiday chaos swirls around the library, Goldy must untangle old grudges, hidden identities, and the motives behind a revenge that may be far from finished. With Diane Mott Davidson’s signature blend of cozy mystery, culinary detail, and sharp small-community observation, this is a suspenseful, food-forward read about justice, memory, and the cost of settling scores.

The Whole Enchilada
Diane Mott Davidson
Goldy Schulz, caterer and amateur sleuth, finds herself in a race against time when a puzzling murder occurs far too close to home. As she prepares for a joint birthday party for her son and his friend, Goldy uncovers a sinister plot that threatens her own life. She must sharpen her knives and roll up her sleeves to serve justice to a devious murderer before becoming the next victim. This thrilling mystery delves into themes of friendship, family, and the courage it takes to confront danger head-on.