Apple Cider Pressing and Hearty Cheddar Cheese Potato Soup We have an apple cider pressing at Pie Cottage each fall and this year was no exception. At noon on Saturday, the pressing began and it continued for over ten hours. 90 gallons had been the highest total up to this year, but on Saturday we […]
One Great Big Family
One Great Big Family Let’s not forget how important it is to smile, nod hello to the next person we see, and remember how important it is to come together as family…because that’s what we are…one family…one great big family. Love from your sister, Kate
Not All Measuring Equipment is Equal
Not All Measuring Equipment is Equal Not all measuring equipment is equal. When a cup is not a cup, or a tablespoon a tablespoon, or teaspoon a teaspoon…well, this is something that many of you who have been to Pie Camp® will recall me talking about before we start to measure out the flour, salt, […]
It Was Great!
It Was Great! It was great! Absolutely fantastic actually. As I mentioned in my last post, I took the rest of the day off from work on Book Three, and went to see Sir Elton John perform on his epic farewell tour–over 300 concerts around the world between 2018 and 2021. I can’t imagine how […]
We Love Our Work
We LOVE Our Work In my kitchen, I have a small handwritten sign on a cupboard that says, “3.14 It’s Pie Time,” and as you may expect, that truly is how I spend most of my time–prepping, making, cooking, baking, cleaning, and tidying as I bake, share, experiment, and write about Pie. I love…absolutely love…my […]
Transparent Pie
TRANSPARENT PIE I’d heard of it. Seen a few references in books. Searched in my personal pie library for recipes. Found just a few. Read them all. Closed the books. Slept on it. Slept on it some more. Put it on the back burner, so to speak, for months. Late yesterday afternoon I was inspired […]
Apple Art
Apple Art Today I received a message with a beautiful piece of art by Carl Larsson. I’ve always loved his work which seems so peaceful and idyllic. As there always are, I’m sure there were challenges in his life and that of his family, but viewing this painting brings a smile to my face. So, […]
Working Link and Labor Day Thoughts
Working Link and Labor Day Thoughts Yesterday, when I sent the link for the article on Why American’s Love Their Apple Pie, I didn’t hyperlink it for you, so here is the working link. Why Americans Love Their Apple Pie. I do very much want to thank Kristen for kindly letting me know that this […]
What I’m Reading
WHAT I’M READING Lest you think that ALL I do is related to pie, here are two books that I enjoyed reading this summer, that are worth a read if you are looking for something for Memorial (oops!) I mean Labor Day Weekend. After reading it, I went to see the movie version of The […]
Fudgy Brownies for Two Hundred
Fudgy Brownies for Two Hundred No, I haven’t gone over the deep end with a chocolate addiction, although I do enjoy a good piece of chocolate, especially when it is from small bean to bar artisan producers. Right now I’m deep in a project that brings me great joy. Tomorrow is my god-daughter Katie’s wedding […]