A pithivier is a freeform, double-crusted puff pastry pie. Its filling can be either sweet or savory, and it can be shaped as a full-size dessert or as small, individual portions. Traditionally, a sweet pithivier has an almond filling—but really, anything goes. It is important to note that fillings shouldn’t be high in moisture. When…
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I really should rename this post, “All Day Pie,” as the process literally took us all day. We speed through the beginning…wham, bam, in the oven. We were both a little on edge. You see, I had recently moved and my place was being painted and tiled. I was unable to be “at home” (both…
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One doesn’t always think of combining tomatoes and limes together. In fact, upon first notion, even to me I feel like the zingy citrus and the sweet acid clash and collide unattractively. However, if you think a little deeper about the combination, you begin to realize how well the amalgamation works: salsa. Oh yes, right?…
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Do you ever really need a reason to bake a pie? I sat here, dreaming of pie baking moments and extravaganzas. Perhaps it’s the warmer weather, the anticipation of the summer berry crop, or perhaps it’s no because at all. I don’t need a reason to bake ~ in fact, I don’t need a reason…
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