Vanilla Custard Stone Fruit Pie

“Each peach pear plum, I spy Tom Thumb!” As I imagined stone fruit rosettes atop this vanilla custard filled pie, I sang to myself the old nursery rhyme. I figured it was appropriate, as is this pie – both the poetic gesture and stone fruits have always had a special place in my heart. Today…

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Chocolate Cherry Brandied Raisin Cinnamon Pie

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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