1/11/1993 The 27 ingredient chili is ready!

January 11, 1993.  This date saw the publication of The 27 Ingredient Chili Murders.  Nancy Pickard wrote this book based on notes (and recipes) by Virginia Rich, and it stars Rich's charatecter, Eugenia Potter, cook and amateur detective. Publisher's Weekly called it a "satisfying, chatty tale."

4/25/1992 Nancy Pickard gives Agatha an I.O.U.

April 25, 1992.  On this date Nancy Pickard's novel I.O.U. won the Agatha Award for best novel.  The Agatha is given at the Malice Domestic conference for best traditional mystery.  Sometimes the word cozy is invoked. 

Pickard has also won, Shamus, Anthony and Macavity Awards, being the only author to score all four.  Impressive.