Cook’s Library with Patsy: No Bake Cookies
The first rule of improvisational comedy is to say “yes.” The second rule is to add “and.” So, no matter what your partner says,...
Cook’s Library with Patsy: Pie Crust Extraordinaire
I’ve been on a quest for the perfect pie crust for a very long time. The one I grew up with was lard, flour...
Cook’s Library with Patsy: Cole Slaw like Grandma Made
"It might have been otherwise" is a line from a poem that reminds me how important it is to appreciate the ordinary. What a...
Cook’s Library with Patsy
Some meals leave an impression on us. It may be because of the food, the company or the circumstances.
I still remember fondly the family...
Cooks Library with Patsy: Brownies
At the Tallgrass Writing Workshop last year in Emporia, author Max McCoy said, “Write from the inside out,” during his presentation about mystery writing....
Cook’s Library with Patsy: Sweet Potato Casserole
A Facebook friend recently posted, “I need friends. In person, real time, call me to do things, actually like me, and want to spend...
Cook’s Library with Patsy: Powdered Sugar Cookies
Our family recently lost my sister-in-law Mattie. Because I was born so late in my parents’ lives, my brothers were married with children before...
Cook’s Library with Patsy: Heavenly Hash Brownies
“On Your Marks, Get Set, Bake!” Those words from co-hosts Sue and Mel start every timed contest on the Great British Baking Show. Cooking...
Cook’s Library with Patsy: Herb Potatoes
“Connection is why we’re here,” says researcher and author Brene Brown. There are few things in life I’m absolutely certain of, but that is...
Cook’s Library with Patsy: Quick Lemon Tea Cookies
The poet Lemm Sissay says, "We are our story." It's so simple and yet so true. Each of us is walking around with a...