Scrapbooks turn the pages of our lives

This column appeared in The Nevada Appeal in 2002, when I was DEEP into scrapbooking. I am no longer. While … Continue reading Scrapbooks turn the pages of our lives

Annie Cooper's Recipe Scrapbook, Us, Now & Then

Claire’s one really good recipe

Another in the sometime series from “Annie Cooper’s Recipe Scrapbook.” The foods are all mentioned in US, NOW AND THEN. … Continue reading Claire’s one really good recipe

Annie Cooper's Recipe Scrapbook, Us, Now & Then

Novel oatmeal camping cake

Oatmeal Cake (a.k.a. Camping Cake) from the kitchen of Fran McCormack and Libby McCormack Cooper I’m not sure where the original … Continue reading Novel oatmeal camping cake

Annie Cooper's Recipe Scrapbook, Us, Now & Then

Libby’s Chicken Salad

Cashew Chicken Salad From the kitchen of Libby McCormack Cooper This is an old family favorite. I’m not sure where … Continue reading Libby’s Chicken Salad

Annie Cooper's Recipe Scrapbook, Us, Now & Then

Novel Tamale Pie

Why novel? Because the cornmeal is mixed in, not made into cornbread batter and spread on top. Well, that and … Continue reading Novel Tamale Pie

Annie Cooper's Recipe Scrapbook, Us, Now & Then

Legendary Scones

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, another scrapbook page from Annie. Scones from the kitchen of Libby McCormack … Continue reading Legendary Scones

Annie Cooper's Recipe Scrapbook, Remembering, Us, Now & Then

Novel cookies from childhood

Quick Fudge Cookies From the kitchen of Ellie McCormack & Libby McCormack Cooper Aunt Ellie made these for family … Continue reading Novel cookies from childhood

Annie Cooper's Recipe Scrapbook, Us, Now & Then

Novel food: Claire’s favorite breakfast

Dutch Babies From the kitchen of Sylvia Jordan This big puffy pancake was Claire’s favorite Sunday breakfast. She thought … Continue reading Novel food: Claire’s favorite breakfast