Category Archives: Tools

Art of the Pie Austin Part 1

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Art of the Pie

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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Making Pie With Ruth

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Art of the Pie

Have you had a peak experience in your life? Here’s one I would like to share with you. In May of 2009, I had the opportunity to be filmed sharing pie-making with Ruth Reichl. How did this happen? Tweet

Posted in Apple, Bowl, Ovens, Pie, Rhubarb, Rolling Pins, Ruth Reichl, Seattle, Technique | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Last minute gifts for the pie maker!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Art of the Pie

My friend Evan Kleiman, who interviewed me earlier this year on her KCRW PieCast  (listen here), has put together the cutest app for pie makers and wanna be pie makers. In fact I think her sweet app, Easy As Pie, … Continue reading →

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Pie on the Road: San Francisco and Frog Hollow Farms

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Art of the Pie

OK friends. I know I’m intermittent in keeping up with my blog but believe me, you are always on my mind…sometimes to distraction. Life continues to be very good and very busy. I should complain about this? Hardly. I’m grateful to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baskets, Crust, Dough, Dutch oven, Fruit, Gluten Free, History, Lattice, Leaf Lard, Outdoor Baking, Pie Music, Technique, Tools, Travel | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Dough, Friends, Gluten Free, Rolling Pins, Seattle | 8 Comments

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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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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