I actually wanted to bake this pie for Thanksgiving this year. However, I was “vetoed,” due to the fact that three other pies would be awaiting the 12 guests (no COVID judgement, we are all family). Thus, I chose to make this pie and divvy up among neighbors.Yes, I have a love-hate relationship with my…
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I needed a “thank you” gift. – More than just a card, a “thank you pie,” to be precise.The Wine Gallery does SO very much for me, I simply had to reciprocate.And, my method of love, adoration, and appreciation, always comes in the form of food. Some like chocolate, some prefer cinnamon raisin. Everyone adores…
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So, this may just be the best pie you’ve ever had.Do you like chocolate? Of course.Do you love chai spice? Yes, you do. Admit it.Do you LOVE vanilla cream cheese frosting? Um, we all do.And, you can’t resist pie, right? Don’t like. Everyone loves pie, especially pie CRUST!! With a homemade pie crust (best ever…
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It’s a PROMOTION PIE!Not that I really need an excuse to bake a pie, as it really is one of my favorite things to to in life – it’s my meditation, my luxury, and my will. But, this cherry pie had a purpose.My neighbor, just a few doors down the hall, was promoted to Colonel.Now…
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Well, as I was presented with a king-sized bag of Peanut M&M’s one morning, and a jar of smooth peanut butter the same afternoon, fate was calling my name.She was telling me to bake something incredible – something chocolate, peanut butter, candy delicious.She was whispering in my ear: Chocolate Peanut Butter Peanut M&M Pie! Chocolate…
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Well, this will be the fourth down and only one more to go in my five-pie baking obsession. Today I present to you a pie gifted to my girls: Chocolate Chocolate Cinnamon Graham Mousse Pie. Jenna is a chocolate fan – I mean REALLY a chocolate fan. The darker and the more chocolatey – chocolatier…
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My best friend recently had a birthday. And, simply because I’m ME and she is SHE, I felt the need to bake her a special pie. A Strawberry Hazelnut Chocolate Silk Pie seemed to be appropriate this time. The strawberries are so fresh and bright, the chocolate and hazelnut combination is oh, so creamy and…
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Dark chocolate covered cherries. Pie. Chocolate chunk pie crust. It’s all there…it’s all here…ready for you to cook and consume. Yum. Dark Chocolate Cherry Berry Pie. Dark Chocolate Cherry Berry Pie Crust: 8 Tbs. ice cold butter, cubed into 1/2″ squares 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 large egg 1…
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Imagine yourself roasting marshmallows over the campfire, squishing the gooey white goodness between two graham crackers and a thick slab of chocolate, all the while resting under the star-light night. And, those marshmallows you’re toasting are dark brown and crispy – a little charred – and maybe you caught one or two on fire. Remember…
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What do you do when you have an entire batch of Maple Shortbread Cookie dough leftover? You bake a pudding pie, of course. With chocolate – and add a little maple cream. That’s what you do. Trust me. I’m a pro. And I’ve done it. Maple Cream Shortbread Pudding Pie Maple Shortbread: 2 cups all…
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