Category Archives: Pie

A Tale of Two Pies: Pumpkin and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

If you’re like me, the last thing you want to do the Monday after Thanksgiving is think about how much you ate Thursday-Sunday. Still, I think many of us reminisce about the delicious pies and meals we ate, if only … Continue reading →

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Peach Pie

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Nothing says summer like a good peach pie. I got two pounds of peaches last week in my farmers’ market delivery, and then I realized I was a pound short to make pie, so my boyfriend saved the day and … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Pie

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve wanted to make a pie with stars on it for the Fourth of July for years, but I never got around to it, probably because I didn’t want to invest in star shape cookie cutters that I only use … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

To me, Thanksgiving is not complete without pumpkin pie. I prefer it to most varieties including chocolate or cherry, which some people might find strange but it is what it is. Overall, I had a way easier time making pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

There are few things that say “fall” more than apple pie. Yesterday, I decided to make one using some of the apples I picked last weekend at Eckert’s. Some people have very specific opinions about pie. They like cherry but … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Peach Pie

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

I bought some star cookie cutters a couple months ago to use for the Fourth of July, when I thought I was going to make a fruit pie with stars-and-stripes topping. That never happened because I made blueberry cobbler instead. I … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Rhubarb Pie

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

You’d think that I’d be really good at making pie, but until this past weekend, I wasn’t. Historically, I’ve had a lot of problems making pies. I think it’s because I’m impatient. I don’t refrigerate the dough long enough. When … Continue reading →

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Sour Cherry Pie and First Signs of Fall

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Fall might be my favorite season in Chicago. I love when the air gets crisp, the leaves start changing colors, and the whole city takes on a golden glow. Last year, I wasn’t prepared for the weather–in St. Louis, fall … Continue reading →

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Key Lime Pie

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Key Lime Pie hasn’t always been at the top of my list of favorite desserts. In fact, I only tried it for the first time more recently, when I was over at a friend’s house for dinner. I was a … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Cream Pie (or “Tarte aux Fraises”)

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Something I love about the French are their constant vacations. Not one month into teaching English abroad, I already had a school break. I had two weeks off to do whatever I wanted, go whatever I wanted, and most importantly, … Continue reading →

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