Category Archives: Santa Barbara

Sadie’s Cookies

Posted on May 3, 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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The Find-It Gene

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Art of the Pie

There are traits that seem to run in families, like sibs who all have the same color hair, crooked smile and silly sense of humor. Having been adopted, it’s been a bit harder for me to try and figure out … Continue reading →

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Goin’ Home

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Art of the Pie

I am so lucky at this time of my life to be able to travel teaching pie workshops. When I am teaching on the South and Central California coast, I base myself out of my beloved hometown of Santa Barbara. … Continue reading →

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What? No Rolling Pin?

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Art of the Pie

I’m packing for my week in Santa Barbara. I checked the online weather report which says there will be some Seattle-style weather; rain and cool nights. So along with my comfy clothes and favorite sweater I’m bringing my rain jacket … Continue reading →

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There’s no place like home

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Art of the Pie

I couldn’t wait to leave my hometown when I was younger. As a teenager, I thought any place would be better than where I grew up. Know the feeling? Ha! Can I tell you how wrong I was? I mean, … Continue reading →

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