A Weekend of Pie Making Last week my sister pie maker, Catherine Gewertz, came to visit me at Pie Cottage. I was introduced to Curvy Mama Pies—that’s the name of her independent pie business in Bethesda, MD—when she contacted me a few years back about what it would take to have me come to the DC […]
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Bread One of the perks of being a writer is that much of the time I get to work from home…in my jammies…well, not always in my jammies but I do revel in rolling out of bed and padding in to the kitchen in my slippers to make a cup of coffee, and then settling in to answer […]
Best of Show Cherry Pie
Best of Show Cherry Pie It’s cherry pie time! I love this season of year. The days are long and warm. In fact, Western Washington is in the middle of a heat wave right now! This weekend Seattle was in the 90’s and it was pushing 80 in Port Angeles. I’m grateful for the ocean […]
Best Old Fashioned Apple Pie
Best Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Everyone loves an Old-Fashioned Apple Pie. In fact, when I ask people around the country what their favorite pie is, Apple is #1! Here is the easy to follow recipe for the one that I just love to make for my family and friends. Whether you are shopping at the farmers market or the grocery […]