Category Archives: History

Plain Pie Crust

Posted on 08/06/2010 by Art of the Pie

I’ve made a lot of pies to arrive at the lard and butter crust I make now. Many times I’ve heard myself say that the ratio of flour to fats as well as the kind of fats must have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Crust, Dough, History, Leaf Lard, Pie, Recipes, Technique | 2 Comments

Shaker Lemon Pie

Posted on 07/05/2010 by Art of the Pie

I’ve been noticeably absent from my blog for a while. Life has thrown me a couple of lemons and as you may imagine I’ve been doing what any good pie baker would do…I’ve made Shaker Lemon Pies! This pie has … Continue reading →

Posted in Fruit, History, Lemon, Pie, Pie Class, Recipes, Shaker Lemon Pie | 2 Comments

Pipping Hot Pie

Posted on 02/15/2010 by Art of the Pie

This is a pipping hot pie.  Anita Crotty got this great shot at an Art of the Pie class she took late last year. Can you see the steam coming out of the vents on the top of the pie? … Continue reading →

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