Author Archives: Art of the Pie

Sadie’s Cookies

Posted on 05/03/2012 by Art of the Pie

When I was a little girl I lived next door to our family business, McDermott Colonial Mortuary in Santa Barbara. My father, Thomas Joseph McDermott was a mortician as was his father, Charles Stephen McDemott. Charles moved from Morris, IL … Continue reading →

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Cord Wood

Posted on 04/01/2012 by Art of the Pie

My morning rhythm has changed. Just two weeks ago, I used to get up and mindlessly flip a switch to heat the house before moving on to my coffee ritual.  Now, I slip on flip-flops, throw on my black velvet … Continue reading →

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Dearest Friend

Posted on 03/22/2012 by Art of the Pie

Dearest Friend, I have not forgotten you…really! I could give you a list of reasons why I have not written recently. I know I am long overdue. Let’s just say that the move was epic and I will think twice … Continue reading →

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Hosanna

Posted on 02/20/2012 by Art of the Pie

I was raised in the Catholic church during a time when there were rituals galore. Vestments, candles, incense, the whispering silence of women and men on their knees with rosary beads laced between their wrinkled fingers, the soft musical cadence … Continue reading →

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Ten Cents

Posted on 02/06/2012 by Art of the Pie

I was inspired to write this morning by the framed pencil drawing that is on my wall. It was created by my son, Duncan, when he was in high school. I love this picture not only because it captures so … Continue reading →

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Bake Those Pies!

Posted on 01/31/2012 by Art of the Pie

Wow! What a great run of classes and workshops. There are just a few spaces left for the remaining Seattle winter classes. Click here for more information. I’m pulling back on my teaching schedule as I hunker down to finish … Continue reading →

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Big Clam Pie Part 2: The Recipe

Posted on 01/28/2012 by Art of the Pie

For those who have asked, here is the recipe for Geoduck Pie in standard recipe form. You can see more photos in the original blog entry here. I’ve made this pie to serve on my table at home and taken … Continue reading →

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Baskets and Hats: A love affair

Posted on 01/25/2012 by Art of the Pie

The closets of some are filled with shoes. Mine is filled with hats! I love hats. I always have. I’m not sure where it started but I remember just about every hat that I have had and, believe me, there … Continue reading →

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Pie Social for Peace at Google Fremont: Jan 17, 2012

Posted on 01/19/2012 by Art of the Pie

“Serving pie with the intention of cultivating peace brings us together around the table, where there is a place for all and every voice is respected.” —peacethroughpie.org These inspiring words are found at Peacethroughpie.org, a grassroots movement begun in 2009 … Continue reading →

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Peace is Powered by Pie!

Posted on 01/16/2012 by Art of the Pie

Today is Martin Luther King Day and it is the perfect day to practice what Dr. King espoused in small and large ways. Make a pie and bring it to a neighbor you have yet to meet. Make a new … Continue reading →

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