Category Archives: Olympic Peninsula

Pie Camp July 2012!

Four days of non-stop Pie Making! What could be better? Well, maybe you can think of a few things but for this pie maker, the 1st Art of the Pie Camp, held July 27-30 in Port Angeles, WA, was a … Continue reading

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Pie Crafts!

Working in a different medium this week at Pie Camp. And, our graduation picture!   Tweet

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Art of the Pie in the Washington Post

I was featured in the Washington Post food section last week! A feature article by acting food editor Bonnie Benwick on Wednesday called “Pie a la McDermott mode” just about had me jumping up and down.  Tweet

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Garden Angel

For well over 10 years I’ve lived here in my little blue and teal cottage, which I now call Pie Cottage—part-time that is. During some of those years, except for an occasional check-in, I was away for months at a … Continue reading

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Art of the Pie Austin Part 1

It’s been less than a week since I returned from Austin where I met incredible people, ate fabulous, food, made music with a pie peep, and held two amazing workshops! I’m already looking at my calendar towards my next trip … Continue reading

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Cord Wood

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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Ten Cents

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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