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March 19, 2025 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Cooking can be therapy
Exploring new recipes or techniques, or revisiting classic recipes helps Adrianne shake off gray days and feelings. Discover some of her favorite comforting recipes.
December 11, 2024 · Katie Keckeisen
More retro recipes from the Topeka Room
Take part in the culinary adventure our local history librarian took when she tried recipes published between 1913 and 1952 from cookbooks in the library's local history section.
September 5, 2024 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Farmers market salads
Explore the delicious variations of the protein-rich Salad Nicoise using fresh market veggies and eggs.
July 27, 2024 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Tasty uses for brown bananas
Find some of the best recipes for turning overripe bananas into something delicious.
May 1, 2024 · Adrianne Evans
Favorite cookbooks bring joy
Adrianne shares some of her favorite classic cookbooks including a few that were locally published.
February 7, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Top tips for cooking with kids
Your kitchen is an ideal place for fun and delicious learning and creativity.
August 23, 2023 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Odd but delicious summer pairings
Adrianne shares recipes for basil ice cream and peach tomato gazpacho.
May 16, 2023 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Surfing the web
Find a cocktail, cheesy dip, spring salad & great cookbooks to please your palate.
January 26, 2023 · Adrianne Evans
Invest in your foodie future
Adrianne walks you through making your own vanilla, garlic confit and garlic oil to use in future foodie goodness.
September 14, 2022 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Sweet & savory muffins
Find recipes that capture the deliciousness of summer produce in muffins you can freeze till winter.
July 21, 2022 · Intern
I didn’t know the library had cake pans!
Don't waste your money on a cake pan you may only use once, check one out from the library.
July 12, 2022 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Farm fresh eggs
Adrianne recommends delicious eggcentric recipes that elevate simple ingredients to fine dining.
May 19, 2022 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Kohlrabi
Meet a vitamin-rich alien-looking vegetable and learn how to use it in your cooking.
March 28, 2022 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Spring means asparagus!
Adrianne raves about the many uses of the happiest spring vegetable, asparagus.
May 20, 2021 · Jennifer Grammer
Anyone Can Cook Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
Learn to make an extra easy and delicious appetizer or snack.
April 20, 2021 · Jennifer Grammer
How to Make Delicious & Super Easy Veggie Pizza
Select your favorite veggies & make this pizza as an appetizer or a meal.
February 23, 2021 · Jennifer Grammer
How to Make Sweet, Crunchy & Delicious Veggies
Find the secret to making scrumptious vegetables!
December 23, 2020 · Jennifer Grammer
Anyone Can Cook: Hot Cocoa
Make your own hot chocolate mix, perfect for gift giving to your friends or making for yourself.
November 6, 2020 · Adrianne Evans
Discover Delicious & Innovative Pumpkin Recipes
Find new ways to use this glorious, versatile gourd!
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