When the Doughertys are in the field, she uses the crockpot. It keeps the Southwest Iowans busy, making it necessary for Dougherty to cook on the move. SHE ALSO raises her own chickens, freezing and canning the meat. We also raise a big garden, so we freeze and can that. The family also likes the homemade salsa and spaghetti sauce she makes.
Desserts are also popular.
Dougherty says she has about a dozen chocolate chip cookie recipes. I keep some of the books, and do most of the grain hauling in the fall. I really enjoy it. It beats going to town and getting a job. In her spare time, Dougherty enjoys doing things with her children.