Good words

Posted on 01/08/2012 by Art of the Pie

An Ancient Country Prayer

Give me a good digestion Lord,
and also something to digest.
Give me a healthy body Lord,
with sense to keep it at its best. Continue reading →

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Winter Classes

Posted on 01/03/2012 by Art of the Pie

My hands look like this alot! (Photo Credit: Lara Ferroni)

I just sent out an email to my mailing list about upcoming classes. I’m posting them here too because folks fly in for the day or a weekend to take a session with me in Seattle.

Crazy you say?

I’ve had people come from as far away as London and Dubai! Well, truth be told, Continue reading →

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Making Pie With Ruth

Posted on 12/30/2011 by Art of the Pie

Ruth Reichl and me making pie. (Photo by Chloe Kaplan)

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? Continue reading →

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Christina

Posted on 12/29/2011 by Art of the Pie

Today started out like most days…getting ready for baking, teaching, writing, mentoring.

I was just about to leave the house and head to my dear friend Kim O’Donnel‘s to work on a baking project. Since I had lingered over my cup of tea a bit longer than I planned, I called to let her know I was running a bit late. Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Pie

Posted on 12/28/2011 by Art of the Pie

Pear Pie. Yes, it's Gluten Free! (Photo by Stephen Gross)

I love pie and I love to make it. But, the reason I started to make it was so I could enjoy eating it. Imagine my surprise and disappointment when I learned I have a gluten sensitivity.

What no more pie???

Hardly. Pie is part of my life and although I don’t eat it ALL the time, I do like a good piece for breakfast or a late afternoon snack. Continue reading →

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Last minute gifts for the pie maker!

Posted on 12/20/2011 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, will turn many wannabes into actual practitioners of the craft! You’ll find a lot of great tips and recipes here and at $4.99 it’s a great stocking stuffer.

You can pair that easily with a homemade pie making kit that you put together with just a quick trip to the grocery store. Continue reading →

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I’m Ready

Posted on 12/20/2011 by Art of the Pie

Jerry

My goodness! After traveling for 5+ weeks it takes a bit of time to catch my breath, catch up on sleep and daily tasks…like bills, laundry and groceries.

As you know, I had an unexpected trip to Santa Barbara right after I returned from Pig, Pig & Eye in France. My step-dad, Jerry, is doing ok, but it’s a good thing that I went when I did. Continue reading →

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It’s part of the pie

Posted on 12/10/2011 by Art of the Pie

I’m back…well sort of. I touched down in chilly and gray Seattle on Wednesday afternoon. Got through immigration and customs with no problem and was picked up by a friend. My sweet home was warm and welcoming when I walked through the door. I put on a kettle for a cup of tea and then sat at my round kitchen table while I poured it out out plus a few stories of my amazingly wonderful month long journey in France, England and Spain. Continue reading →

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Camont Rain

Posted on 12/02/2011 by Art of the Pie

I haven’t dropped off the face of the continent. Really! This last week has been full of seeing Kate Hill’s beloved Kitchen at Camont change gears to prepare for Winter. The herb and vegetable garden are weeded and put to bed, the grass mowed one last time, wood delivered and stacked. And, now, it begins. Winter. The lovely soft Gascon rain. I will miss my days here but carry them with me forever.

But, before I leave, Kate and I are sneaking in one last little excursion to Spain! Continue reading →

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The School of Artisan Food at Welbeck Estate

Posted on 11/26/2011 by Art of the Pie

Emmanuel Hadjiandreou demonstrating how to make challah for his students at The School of Artisan Food, Welbeck.

It’s been a lovely week at The School of Artisan Food in Nottinghamshire, England. I’ve met so many wonderful people…butchers, bakers and…if I checked around, there are probably even some candlestick makers, too

I loved meeting Emmanuel Hadjiandreou, master bread baker and teacher, who’s book “How To Make Bread” has just been released. Emmanuel’s book is everything that a bread book should be; basic and down to earth. I’ve learned so much sitting in on his classes. His long-rise White Whey Sourdough gets rave reviews by everyone and has won him awards.

If any in Seattle remember the incredible bread that Ciro Pasciuto, founder of La Panzanella, made, it is as close to that as one can get. (I still miss Ciro’s bread. It’s not the same without him.) Continue reading →

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