Way the cookie crumbles depends on the science

I want to enter some chocolate chip cookies in the open class division at the Douglas County Fair next week, but my cookies always spread out too much so theyre flat. Whats the problem?

ASK PAT: Peach fritters with orange glaze, chocolate Chip zucchini bread are made for television

Fill deep-fryer with peanut oil and heat to 350 degrees. Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Remove three peach halves from can and cut into small cubes. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, butter, cubed peaches and extract.

Sweeten Up Your Family Fun

Between family reunions, sports leagues and neighborhood block parties, there are many activities and annual traditions that families look forward to. This year you can make these events even more meaningful by transforming them into charitable bake sales to benefit a worthy cause.

Munchmobile 2010: Boardwalk food

Pete Genovese and his munchers go in search of the best Boardwalk food. See the grid.

Experiment for crispier cookies

Q: Can you please find out what ingredient in chocolate chip cookies makes the difference between soft chewy cookies and crisp cookies.