{"id":17142,"date":"2019-04-26T20:25:29","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T18:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gamehouse.com\/blog\/?p=17142"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:19:11","slug":"emilys-story-delicious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamehouse.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/emilys-story-delicious\/","title":{"rendered":"Emily\u2019s Story \u2013 Over a Decade of Delicious Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For over a decade, the Delicious<\/em> family has captured the hearts of Time Management fans. Ever since her debut in 2006, Emily O\u2019Malley (n\u00e9e Napoli) has left an unforgettable impression with her polka-dotted apron and freckled cheeks. It\u2019s been an exciting journey! Through heart and determination, Emily has opened restaurants, traveled the world, started a family, and starred in nineteen full-length Time Management games. But where did it all begin? Join us as we take a Delicious<\/em> journey through time with Emily\u2019s story!<\/p>\n

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Small Town, Big Dreams (Delicious <\/em>2006 \u2013 2009)<\/h3>\n

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Like many homegrown heroes and heroines with big dreams, Emily\u2019s story starts out small. Little by little, she saves up the money she\u2019s earned to open her own restaurant. Along the way, Emily\u2019s love for cooking is revealed to be a family tradition. Emily\u2019s best friend, Francois, is also introduced in Emily\u2019s earliest games!<\/p>\n

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Early games like Delicious<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and Delicious 2<\/em><\/strong><\/a> focused on establishing the gameplay that would later become the foundation of the renowned Delicious<\/em> series of games. When Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Tea Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Taste of Fame<\/em><\/strong><\/a> released, Emily\u2019s shining personality was unveiled to the world. A GameHouse Original Story<\/span><\/strong> was born!<\/p>\n

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Emily\u2019s Friends and Family (Delicious<\/em> 2009 \u2013 2011)<\/h3>\n

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With Emily\u2019s big heart and charm revealed, it wasn\u2019t long before others started to notice, too! In Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Holiday Season<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, two handsome men compete for her attention. Oh, who should she choose? Everyone knows the right answer: Francois! That\u2019s right, the optional third choice Francois<\/em> remains the most popular choice to this day.<\/p>\n

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Friends are like family, and Emily\u2019s family relationships are also explored during this time. Angela, her sister, who would later star in her own Fabulous<\/em><\/strong><\/a> series of games, is introduced, as well as Emily\u2019s parents. Together, they take a trip down memory lane in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Childhood Memories<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Live, Laugh, Love (Delicious <\/em>2011 \u2013 2013)<\/h3>\n

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Emily\u2019s love life took the spotlight in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s True Love<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s in this romantic game that the loveable florist and Emily\u2019s husband-to-be Patrick O\u2019Malley is first introduced. Sparks fly between them, but Patrick\u2019s family \u2013 and ex-girlfriend \u2013 have other ideas! The lovebirds tackle their challenges together in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Wonder Wedding<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and start their new lives as a couple in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Honeymoon Cruise<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Delicious<\/em> series reached new heights with the exploration of Emily\u2019s love life. Emily\u2019s True Love<\/em> was the first game of the Delicious<\/em> series to earn a perfect 5 out of 5 stars from game review site Gamezebo. Brand new Platinum Editions were also introduced, featuring bonus musical soundtracks, wallpapers, and even an all-new bonus restaurant!<\/p>\n

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Home is Where the Heart Is (Delicious <\/em>2014 \u2013 2015)<\/h3>\n

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Emily and Patrick welcome their first daughter, Paige, in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s New Beginning<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. But by now, you should know Emily is quite the multi-tasker! Juggling work and home, she faces new challenges with the help of her friends and family. From house-hunting in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Home Sweet Home<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to facing unexpected illness in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Hopes and Fears<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, the O’Malley’s settle into the home life \u2013 give or take a few shops!<\/p>\n

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The arrival of Paige marked a new chapter in Emily\u2019s life as a main character. Players had watched Emily mature from a young woman into a loving mother, all while holding onto her hopes and dreams and pursuing her ambitions as a shining Time Management extraordinaire. But happily-ever-after was far from an ending \u2013 Emily\u2019s family adventures were only just beginning!<\/p>\n

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Life has a way of surprising the O\u2019Malley family \u2013 and nothing is more surprising than when Emily\u2019s long-lost Grandpa Vito shows up in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Message in a Bottle<\/em><\/strong><\/a>! Old family history meets new family memories in heartwarming stories and recollections. The warmth continues in the holiday story Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Christmas Carol<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and only grows \u2013 quite literally \u2013 in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Miracle of Life<\/em><\/strong><\/a>! Juggling the challenges of now being a large family, Emily and Patrick turn their teamwork into a friendly competition in Delicious \u2013 Emily\u2019s Moms vs Dads<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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During this time, the Delicious<\/em> series\u2019 attention to story-driven detail became a shining example of the beloved GameHouse Original Story<\/em><\/strong> label. Additional Time Management series such as Heart\u2019s Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, Dr. Cares<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and Amber\u2019s Airline<\/em><\/strong><\/a> were born from this inspiration, shaping new GameHouse Original Stories<\/span><\/strong><\/em> and characters taken straight from the heart of Snuggford.<\/p>\n

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The Adventures Continue (Delicious <\/em>2019)<\/h3>\n

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In the bustling world of Snuggford, adventure always finds its way to the O’Malley family. This time, the aroma of excitement fills the air as they embark on Delicious – Emily’s Road Trip<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. Bound for a journey down the iconic Route 66, they traverse through the heartland of America, discovering not just the landmarks but the profound essence of togetherness, bringing the family of five closer together than ever. Sometimes it\u2019s not the journey, but the ones you travel with!<\/p>\n

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The Return of Emily (Delicious\u00a0<\/i>2023 – 2024)<\/h3>\n

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While we didn’t see the O’Malley clan for a number of years, life in Snuggford continued, marked by the children’s growth and the inevitable passage of time for Emily and Patrick. They returned to our screens in Delicious – Emily’s Cooking And Romance<\/i><\/b><\/a>, where unexpected opportunities turned the quaint town into a stage for Hollywood dreams.<\/p>\n

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After Emily’s triumphant return, she took a much-needed “friend-cation” with her bestie, Francois to cater at a sprawling mansion. While Patrick and the kids stayed home, Emily and Francois put their detective hats on to solve a thrilling mystery in Delicious – Emily’s Mansion Mystery<\/strong><\/em><\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Before weddings, babies, and running restaurants, there was just Emily, a girl with a big dream. Delicious \u2013 The First Course<\/strong><\/em><\/a> offers a fresh take on the familiar charm of Emily’s first cooking game (Delicious<\/strong><\/em><\/a>), focusing on classic gameplay, all-new features, and the hustle and bustle of cooking and serving you know and love. So while you won’t see a story\u2026 don\u2019t panic<\/i>!<\/p>\n

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No story? \ud83d\ude31 No problem…\ud83d\udc96 Emily, Patrick, Paige, Emmy, Vito Jr., and their beloved dog Rosie returned in an all-new story packed with adventure, travel, cooking, secrets, and unexpected surprises! The next story in the Delicious series continues in Delicious \u2013 Emily’s Taste of Truth<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n

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After a whirlwind journey across the US and the surprise of meeting new family, the O’Malleys are back in Snuggford in Delicious – Emily’s Recipe for Renewal<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. With her legacy on the line, Emily faces her toughest challenge yet as she pushes herself to adapt and reclaim her culinary crown. \ud83d\udc51 Available now on PC! Coming Soon to iOS and Android.<\/p>\n

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Thank You!<\/h3>\n

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The GameHouse Team<\/h3>\n

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