Many kitchen artists learn their craft apprenticing with great chefs, taking culinary classes, or watching the endless barrage of reality cooking shows on TV. A few hone their talents by walking into a family kitchen with only simple ingredients available, and maybe with only a friend or two for an audience. These are the kind of cooks who learn from recipes passed down through generations, who use food as the centerpiece of social gatherings, and who see their kitchens as a place for successful parenting. This is the kind of cook you'll find in Patty Hensel, and Momma's Treasures is the kind of book you'll turn to again and again for your family, church, and social gatherings. Between these covers you'll find invaluable information on what every kitchen should have, suggestions for beverages everyone can enjoy, course recommendations from appetizers to desserts, and most importantly, sensible and easy-to-follow recipes that are wholesome, affordable, and time-tested. This is the only cookbook you will ever need, one that is meant to be dog-eared and stained, and a treasure to pass down to family and loved ones.