And they needed some patties too, so we decided to make those.

Form into 3-inch patties, using about 1/3 cup for each.

Add the patties and turn them so they brown evenly, about 5 minutes.

It seemed too long ago, like a game of mud patties in another life.

With wet hands, shape into patties and let rest again for a few minutes.

"I kept thinking, how can we sell that many patties?"

Use scraps to make additional small patties, if you like.

She then formed patties and baked them over a fire.

With your hands, form 6 patties about 3 inches in diameter.

When the oil is hot, saute the patties over high heat for about 3 minutes on each side.

While she held the platter, I removed the patties one at a time.

It was always patties, for who knows what goes into a patty?

The people who sold the patties were always big men with heavy boots.

Brown the patties lightly over medium heat for about 5 minutes, and turn.

Add the patties and sear well on one side, about two minutes.

Brown both sides of patties, then drain well on kitchen paper.

She scrimped out three patties and put them on the fire.

Using your hands, form the tuna mixture into 6 firm patties.

The very thin patties are not flipped throughout this process.

Add the patties to the sauce, cover and simmer about 10 minutes.

Heat the oil in a skillet and add the sausage patties.

Form the potato mixture into small patties, about three inches across.

The five holes in the patties also serve a practical purpose.

Cook the patties until lightly browned on one side, about 3 minutes.

Turn patties and cook 1 minute if you wish them rare, 2 minutes for well done.