Maiden Voyage
The next Pie Camp begins this afternoon and there are new additions to the cottage to greet campers. For you, my excitement of two new stainless steel prep tables may feel kinda uninteresting or ho-hum, but let me tell you, these tables are a big deal. I’ve been thinking about taking the plunge and investing in them for a long time—years to be exact. I name them Fannie and Flo, and the girls are having their maiden voyage this weekend. Here they are tucked together to make one big 60×60 teaching table, along with snazzy new stools, too, which may be named for Sleeping Beauty and the 7 Dwarfs.
When the tables aren’t front and center, they tuck along the wall to be used in my daily writing and recipe work.
But wait! There’s more! A new south facing window in installed for me by Duncan while I am in Ireland. I know this view has always been there, and it thrills me to have it, and all the extra light it provides.
I totally feel like I live in House Beautiful. Would you guess that most everything in the picture is from second hand stores and yard sales?
GARDEN NEWS
My garden rhubarb is abundant right now. The stalks are weighing in at over two pounds a piece.
I’ve named her Melissa, for my dear friend who had the mother plant from which my little start came. I planted this baby in my garden last summer, and this is her first bearing season, and she’s thriving. In 2015, the day before flying to NYC for the first week long photo shoot with Andrew Scrivani for the collaboration of our first book, Art of the Pie, I paid a visit to Melissa’s farm, harvested big stalks like this from the mother plant, and hand carried them on to the plane from the west coast. In early June, I will be heading to Andrew’s studio once again for another week of photo shoots—this time for Book 3. Melissa is putting on quite a show. She just might be telling me it’s time for her to visit The Big Apple once again.
The red poppies are bursting open, too. I just love this time of year. Don’t you?
Kathleen Newcomer says
05/24/2019 at 10:43 amKate,
Very snazzy tables. The shelves underneath are great. Lots of storage space. The new window is terrific. Must have been wonderful to come home to that!
Duncan’s the man!
Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie says
05/24/2019 at 10:50 amOh my gosh…it sure was, Kathleen! I’m darned proud of the man my son has grown up to be.
Mark says
05/24/2019 at 12:06 pmPerhaps a name change would be in order: Pie Mansion?
Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie says
05/24/2019 at 10:28 pmCan I mansion be just over 1000 square feet? 😉
Connie says
05/24/2019 at 12:25 pmLove every bit of it!!
Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie says
05/24/2019 at 10:28 pmI do, too!
omma says
05/24/2019 at 9:36 pmYour sweet cottage is expanding larger on the inside to keep up with how the yard and garden have grown so beautifully outside. There must be some magical fourth dimension at work to accommodate all of this. Outside appearances from the street are indeed deceiving. Love it!
Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie says
05/24/2019 at 10:29 pmI agree! This little house has been most gracious in how it expands and accommodates.
Ann Doverspike says
05/25/2019 at 10:31 amKate,
That view is AMAZING !!! Your son did a great job! Your house and garden certainly do look like they came out of a magazine- comfy and beautiful ( and I’m sure the smells from your kitchen truly make it heavenly!!).
Helen Howick says
06/09/2019 at 8:17 am“Ah! There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” – Jane Austen
That view is stunning, and your place looks soo comfortable and soothing. Second hand stores are a Godsend and a treasure hunt, don’t you think?
Now, about that stupendous rhubarb…what are your growing conditions for it? Mine looks quite sad in comparison- any advice?
And one last question- what did you do with your beautiful table? I hope it’s in good hands.
Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie says
06/13/2019 at 4:47 amI love finding affordable treasures! Rhubarb likes cool moist climates…at least that’s what I hear…and what has worked for me for decardes. My table is in a place of honor…inside and over by the back deck French doors. It’s enjoying it’s new roll as emeritus pie table and gives advice while I enjoy my morning cup of tea and scone. 🙂