Just in time for Thanksgiving, I will be leading a Buttermilk Bourbon Pumpkin Pie virtual workshop on Monday Nov 22 at 6:30 East (3:30 West). This virtual workshop is produced by the good folks at the 92Y in NYC. See you there! Register at 92Y Now
Some Thoughts on Gift Giving
So, here we are. It’s just a few days after Thanksgiving and I’m looking at the calendar and seeing that December is coming tomorrow. Time this year is the strangest I can recall it being ever. It seems to go both fast and slow; fast as winter holidays, if we count Thanksgiving, are already in […]
Bacon, Cheese, and Turkey Pot Pie
We are nigh on to Thanksgiving and the countdown begins. This year our tables will see fewer gathered around them. Those of you who have read Home Cooking with Kate McDermott will recall the story “The Tree House” and the Thanksgiving celebration that has been going on for well over 35 years with dearest friends […]
Butter Tarts
In honor of Canadian Thanksgiving today, I would like to share with you the recipe in Pie Camp for Butter Tarts. To my neighbors to the north of me, I very much hope that one day soon, our borders will be safely open, and we can visit each other again. Until then, may your Thanksgiving […]
37 Years
37 Years That’s how many years it has been going on…the Thanksgiving Potluck that I attend…37 years and counting. That’s more years than I was old when I started coming to it. My son was not quite two years old. He’s nearly thirty-three now. I’ve not come to all thirty-seven of the gatherings. I’ve probably […]
The W-X-Y-Z of Pie For TDay
The W-X-Y-Z of Pie For TDay Well, here we are at the X-Y-Z of Pie for TDay! Read on my friends as there are more tips for you. W is for Weight A few months ago I shared with you that not all measuring equipment is equal–the tablespoon in a set can measure from 8g-17g. […]
The L-M-N-O-P’s of Pie for TDay
The L-M-N-O-P’s of Pie for TDay Good Morning My Friends. Here we go with letters L-M-N-O-P of pie tips, tricks, and recipes in time for your TDay Pies. There’s a lot here so take your time and enjoy some, or all. Let’s begin with the letter L. L is for Lattice, Leftovers, Lemon Meringue, and […]