Category Archives: Pie
A Tale of Two Pies: Pumpkin and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan
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
Peach Pie
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
Blackberry Pie
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
Pumpkin Pie
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
Apple Pie
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
Blueberry Peach Pie
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
Sour Cherry Pie and First Signs of Fall
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
Key Lime Pie
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
Strawberry Cream Pie (or “Tarte aux Fraises”)
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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