Nancy Pulling Best, a native of Thendara, has published a cook book, Learning to Cook Adirondack.
A fourth-generation Adirondacker, the Town of Webb graduate has loved writing since junior high school.
“I credit my junior high school English teacher, Annette Eyre, with my love of writing,” said Best.
Her cookbook includes 48 recipes, historic photos, and many memories.
“Recently, as I was looking through my recipe box, I realized I have some wonderful Adirondack recipes that people who love the mountains would enjoy,” Best said. “I have included in my book recipes and my memories of the people who shared them with me.”
Best’s great grandfather, David Charbonneau, was one of the first settlers of Old Forge. Her grandfather and grandmother, Cliff and Edith Charbonneau, lived in Old Forge almost all of their lives.
Her parents, Betty and Bill Pulling, were brought up in Old Forge and raised their family in Thendara.
Best was born in the area as were her children and her first grandchild.
For more information or to purchase a book, contact Nancy Pulling Best at 2985 Powell Road, Blossvale, NY 13308; email: nandidit@twcny.rr.com; visit: www.nancydidit.com; or call (315) 533-0816.
