Washoe County Library System

Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy know that an angel's work is never done, especially during a time as wondrous as New Year's Eve. To reunite a young couple, the angels cook up a brilliant plan: mix true love, a second chance, and a generous sprinkle of mischief to create an unforgettable Christmas miracle.

Margaret Bragg does not own a single cookbook. She measures in "dabs" and "smidgens" and "tads" and "you know, hon, just some." She cannot be pinned down on how long to bake corn bread ("about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the mysteries of your oven"). Her notion of farm-to-table is a flatbed truck. But she can tell you the secrets to perfect mashed potatoes, corn pudding, redeye gravy, pinto beans and hambone, stewed cabbage, short ribs, chicken...

A 94-year-old cook who has become well-known on the Internet shares her treasured recipes and common-sense wisdom in a remembrance of the Great Depression.

"Many of us have dog-eared copies of Mastering the Art of French Cooking in our kitchens or fondly remember watching episodes of The French Chef, but what was behind the enormous appeal of this ungainly, unlikely woman, who became a superstar in midlife and changed our approach to food and cooking forever? In the spirit of The Gospel According to Coco Chanel and How Georgia Became O'Keeffe, Julia Child Rules dissects the life of the sunny, unpretentious...

"As the icing sugar slowly falls... Let it Snow gathers over 20 heavenly recipes for baked goods and sweet treats to make during the holiday season. Bring warmth and sweetness into your home during the most festive months of the year with a whole host of delights..."--Page [4] of cover.

"Irresistible recipes from pantry ingredients by an authentic cowboy and TV veteran. Whether he's beating Bobby Flay at chicken-fried steak on the Food Network, catering for a barbecue, bar mitzvah, or wedding, or cooking for cowboys in the middle of nowhere, Kent Rollins makes comfort food that satisfies. This gifted cook, TV contestant, and storyteller takes us into his frontier world with simple food anyone can do. A cowboy's day starts early and...

“Cooking shouldnt just be about making a delicious dishowning the process and enjoying the experience ought to be just as important as the meal itself. The new Joy of Cooking is a reminder that nothing can compare to gathering around the table for a home cooked meal with the people who matter most.” Joanna Gaines, author of The Magnolia Table. “Generation after generation, Joy has been a warm, encouraging presence in American kitchens, teaching...

"Inside this audiobook lies the secret to the best-tasting cocolate in all the world. I promise, your taste buds will tingle. Your palate will sing! Oh no, have I accidentally tempted you to listen to this audiobook? I will warn you, however, the most delicious things are never good for you--and this story is particularly scrumptious! In ths tooth-rotting adventure, Cass's mom has been kidnapped by the sinister, blind chef and chocolatier, Señor...