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Settle In and Slow Down

11/16/2018 By Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie 10 Comments

Settle In and Slow Down

A national book tour? A month on the road? Me? Well that’s what I just did—a Home Cooking with Kate McDermott Book Tour. It was wild and wonderful. I’ve been back for about a week and as we are well in to autumn, and winter is just around the corner, it’s time for me to settle in, and slow down. What about you?

There’s a pie in the oven right now, and while it bakes, I’ll try and catch you up on a few of the things that happened in the last week or so of the tour. 

Hallmark Home and Family

As you may know, I was on Hallmark Home and Family last week. I made the Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie in just five minutes…with a little help from the amazing kitchen staff on the set who had already pre-made various steps of the recipe. All I had to do was smile, stir, and take an already finished pie out of the oven. What could be easier than that! 

These are the folks who made my Winter Vegetable Shepherd's Pie so easy to demonstrate on Hallmark Home and Family.

These are the folks who made my Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie so easy to demonstrate on Hallmark Home and Family.

And some of the crew who make the camera and sound magic happen. 

The great audio and camera crew at Hallmark Home and Family.

The great audio and camera crew at Hallmark Home and Family.

Here’s the shot of me (in full make up), with the hosts Cameron Mathison and Debbi Matenopoulos. 

As soon as I got back to the hotel, I washed my face and put my regular clothes back on. 

In case you missed my five minutes of fame when it aired, you can see them on endless repeat as many times as you like right here. 😉 

 

On to Beautiful Santa Barbara

The next day I headed up to beautiful Santa Barbara, my hometown, on the train. It feels a little bitter sweet now as we travelled through areas that were bone dry and parched and I remember thinking, this is a fire waiting to happen. The next day the Malibu fire started not too far away.

When I got off of the train in Santa Barbara, the first thing I asked Laura, who I have known since I was 13, was if she would take me to my favorite restaurant for Chicken Mole Enchiladas. Without missing a beat, we headed off to Los Agaves. and this is what I ate. I dream about this meal all year long! 

It’s kind of a still life of shapes don’t you think?

That night there was a book signing at Chaucer’s Books and many of my long time friends showed up to say hello, and buy books for holiday gifts. Then I flew back north to Pie Cottage and saw the smoke plume of the devastating CampFire in Northern California. 

A Home Cooking Book Club Event

Then there was one quick day trip to Mercer Island near Seattle for a cookbook club event at Island Books last Sunday. They made lots of recipes from Home Cooking and it smelled just like my own home kitchen when I walked in to the store. 

Island Books Cookbook Club, Mercer Island, WA celebrates Home Cooking with Kate McDermott

Last Pie Camp of the Year

There will be one last and very special Art of the Pie Day Camp at Carnation Farms near Seattle on December 8th. If you’ve been thinking about coming to learn pie making with me, this will be the last teaching event of 2018. The farm offers some accommodations, too! Reservations through Carnation Farms. 

OK, my pie is just about to come out of the oven, so I’ll sign off for now. Next week I’ll share with you a few more photos and stories from the DC, NYC, Austin parts of the trip. 

Have a great week! 
 Kate

Be sure to take some time to stop and smell the flowers. 🙂

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: book tour, Carnation Farms, Hallmark Home and Family, Island Books, Mercer Island, Pie Camp, Santa Barbara

10 Thoughts on Settle In and Slow Down
    Ute Bischoff
    16 Nov 2018
     5:12pm

    Oh Kate that was such a wonderful trip. I just love your books and all you do. You are such a gem.
    Hugs
    Ute 🙂

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      16 Nov 2018
       5:20pm

      Thank you so much, Ute!

      Reply
    Nettie Baker
    16 Nov 2018
     6:15pm

    Kate, I believe with all my heart, you deserve this! I am so happy that you got to get home and relax. You truly are a gem as Ute said. Thank you for all your encouragement.

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      16 Nov 2018
       6:21pm

      I love being home Nettie. I’ve often said to my family and dear friends, that if this all stopped tomorrow, I have a wonderful life. Thanks for checking in and your very kind words. xo K

      Reply
    Susan
    16 Nov 2018
     10:25pm

    You got to meet Cameron Mathison! One of my favorites from his soap days on All My Children!

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      17 Nov 2018
       12:14am

      Not having had TV for 40 years…well, I didn’t know of his soap opera fame. He’s a very nice person, Susan. 🙂

      Reply
    Cynthia Willard
    17 Nov 2018
     6:14am

    On vacation but got to see the broadcast on Hallmark! My mouth was watering as I said “I’m definitely making THAT!”. Back home and the temps have been very chilly, encouraging hot food and staying close to home.

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      17 Nov 2018
       1:39pm

      I’ve seen your temps. Chilly! This will be perfect. 🙂

      Reply
    Gina Lagaly
    17 Nov 2018
     11:57am

    I am so happy for you and all your adventures.

    Reply
      Kate McDermott-Art of the Pie
      17 Nov 2018
       1:40pm

      Thank you so much, Gina!

      Reply

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