Posts by Leslie Mansfield

Dear Phil, While I love to cook outdoors, I am not an expert on Dutch oven cooking. I have always used Lodge Cast Iron's wonderful products and I know they have several good books on the subject. It must be wonderful to be ...

Dear Jodi, For me as a nonfictiong writer, I actually use a spiral notebook for my jottings, then put the finished recipes in filing cabinest under files such as cookies cakes, etc. Perhaps a creative writing course at a community...

Dear Mezzaluna, The best way to find an agent is to go to a literary symposiam. I knpo of two: Maui Writers Conference and there is a new on up in the San juan Islands. My editor goes to these and other conferences specifically to...

Dear Nicko, A career in food writing is incredibly interesting and fun. It is always different and hey, you get to eat your words! I would say to get started, you should find a subject that you are passionate about and begin...

Dear Coleen, We have houseguests this weekend that drove in last night from Oregon. I had a huge pot of Buffalo Stew with Suet Dumplings simmering on the stove when they arrived and it was delicious. Thank goodness I doubled the...

Dear Athenaeus, Right now I am travelling to several events for the Lewis and Clark Cookbook, and doing cooking demonstrations, book signings and dinners with restaurants. These events are throughout the summer. Leslie

Dear Athenaeus, Where did you get my book in Athens?! Greece is one of my favorite countries. Several years ago, I spent about a month in Crete, Athens and Thera and loved every minute. The food is terrific and the monestaries are...

Dear Pete, It may seem that writing a book is a solitary effort but in reality, many people are involved. The most important is your editor and I am fortunate in that I have worked with great people that polish and enhance my work. ...

Dear Nancya and Mezzaluna, Following are a few more measurements that may be helpful. I am not certain but I think that pounded sugar is powdered sugar. Leslie 1 wineglass = 1/4 cup 1 jigger = 1.5 fluid ounces 1 gill =...

Dear Nancya, It can be difficult converting old cryptic recipes to what will work in todays kitchens. Following is for oven temperatures. Leslie Very slow oven below 300 degrees F. Slow oven 300 degrees F. Moderately...