There’s nothing better than the flavor combination of lemon, fresh blueberry, and a hint of vanilla. Well, there may be other things – unrelated – that hold their own, but honestly, this truly is one of the best aromatic and palate amalgamations on earth. You’ll have to trust me, if you’re on the fence. And,…
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Pies galore… So my gift to some of my dearest friends for their baby shower, was to “shower” them with pies. All sorts of pies. Homebaked, sweet goodness. I was incredibly delighted and honored to be asked to cater this event. As I said, these two are some of my favorite humans (soon to be…
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There are no words. White Chocolate. Macadamia Nut. Lemon. PIE. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Lemon Pie Crust: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 6 Tbs. ice cold butter, cubed 1 large egg 1 Tbs. white vinegar 2-5 Tbs. ice water Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a large food processor. Pulse until crumbly….
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This pie… …oh my. I have to be honest. I’m pretty proud of this pie. A blueberry infused lattice crust filled with lemon vanilla cream and fresh blueberries. The brilliance in color. The divinity in aroma. The mouthwatering flavor. It all came together quite well. At the same time, I’m so tired today from baking…
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As I perused Instagram one night (or every night), one particular pie caught my eye. A pretzel pie filled with apples, oh my! I simply had to try this out myself – soft, warm, chewy pretzels – with plenty of salt – filled with sweetly baked apples, fresh out of the oven. There’s no surprises…
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Despite what my hubby believe, tamales really are a “thing” around the holidays. They are. Believe me. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and even over the new year, tamales are a “thing.” While I don’t have the energy, gumption, or heritage to devote to concocting full blown tamales at this point in my life, I do…
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You know when you read something or see something and it ignites a spark or a little fire inside? When it comes to food – my insides are filled with little sparklers of inspiration. Just a glimmer of an idea and I’m crazy on my canvas of creativity. This time the ignition came in the…
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As a teenager, I fondly remember the week of summer camp. Capture the Flag in the woods, all night cabin escapades, and fond memories of sunrise hikes flood my mind. I also remember the camp store. This is where we were able to buy snacks each afternoon. Traditionally, my afternoon snack has consisted of an…
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Each year I put myself up to the challenge of creating, concocting, cooking, and bringing a new pie to the family table. I simply love baking pies. I feel as though I’m able to express myself through flavor combinations, baking bonanzas, and delightful results. It’s possible that I stand in my own little fantasy world…
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Impatient and overfilled. That describes me today – early this morning – and most days, in fact.
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