Monthly Archives: March 2011

Rockin’ & Rollin’

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Art of the Pie

I’ve always loved to dance. Anywhere and anytime. No exception when I am in my kitchen. I’ve a few favorite tunes that I put on when I am making dough or rolling it out. Now, most of the time this … Continue reading →

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A Dialogue with Pie

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Art of the Pie

Yesterday as you may recall, I entered the 1st Seattle Pie Slam with a Shaker Lemon Pie. I heard that it was to be much like a poetry slam and since I’ve never been to one, I’m hoping that someday … Continue reading →

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It’s Pi (3.14) Day

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Art of the Pie

Shaker Lemon Pie In the early 1800′s the Shakers received their lemons from New Orleans . They felt lemons were a “worldly good” they could not do without and a “sin” to waste any part. This recipe uses the entire … Continue reading →

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Clean the Oven Pie

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Art of the Pie

We’ve probably all made at least one. But, if you’re new to pie or baking, here’s an old classic. Clean the Oven Pie 1. Make your favorite pie filling with juicy frozen or fresh fruit (berries, pie cherries, rhubarb, etc.). … Continue reading →

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The Power of Pie

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Art of the Pie

Just as I was starting to demonstrate how to make pie dough at last night’s class, my phone did it’s little “ding-ding” text-message thing. Being that my hands weren’t in the bowl and covered with flour and fats yet, and … Continue reading →

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Mud Pies

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Art of the Pie

MUD PIES “To a coffee can filled 3/4 full of rich dirt, add just enough water to make a very firm mud. Pack this mud into the cups in the bottom half of a heavy cardboard egg carton. Set in … Continue reading →

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Time is my friend

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Art of the Pie

Here’s my current list of things I want to have more time in my day for: create new recipes (savory, sweet, gluten free…) sew (need new aprons) garden (oh my!…planting will be upon us soon) walk (a good walk every … Continue reading →

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