Happy Holidays! This Christmas I’m preparing a more traditional holiday menu as the return to simplicity seems inviting with the hectic fall that we’ve had. My menu includes Boston Baked Beans, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, and a vegetable that I still have not decided upon. As a result, I decided that a simpleContinue reading “Bring on the Figgy Pie”
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Custard pie! It has become a staple at thanksgiving dessert table. I’ve made this recipe a variety of ways, at times with coconut or chocolate. This version is simple and very yummy. Custard Pie *3 Eggs beaten*¾ cups Sugar*¼ tsp salt*1 tsp Vanilla extract*1 egg white beaten for an egg wash*1 Pie shell. I makeContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Happy 4th of July
I’m posting a mixed fruit pie with peaches, cherries and blueberries. Happy 4th!
Local Foods
I’m a big advocate for shopping at local food stores. This year on Good Friday I decided to try some of the local food shops in Worcester instead of spending the day baking. Our first stop was Helen’s bakery. It is a wonderful Italian bakery that makes you feel like you went to your grandmothersContinue reading “Local Foods”
PI Day Pie
Happy PI Day! A maze of numbers decorates my PI Day Pie. This year I made a cherry pie, which reminds me of the cherry turnovers of my childhood. Enjoy pie today!
Irish Soda Bread
I did an online class today through Craft at Chatham to make Irish Soda Bread. The class gave us two versions so I made both. One is a brown soda bread and the other is sweeter with currents and orange juice. Yum! This was the perfect side for our holiday corned beef and cabbage.
Swanski’s PI Pie
I blog a lot about my favorite local bakery! This morning they posted photos of their PI day mixed berry pie. Of course, I’m a sucker for pie and need very little reason to not indulge. This weekend I’m planning to make a pumpkin pie for PI day as well as some tiny empandas (handContinue reading “Swanski’s PI Pie”
Happy New Year’s Pie
Ruffino Prosecco and Salted Caramel Pie Recipe This was first made by the Little Pie Company in New York City. Unfortunately, I didn’t learn about it until years after it was offered as a special edition on their menu. Luckily I found a recipe on line that I modified a bit, including adding a crumbContinue reading “Happy New Year’s Pie”
Holiday Dinner 2021
We tend to do a roast on Christmas as we do a turkey on Thanksgiving. This year we made a rib roast and the side dishes included eggplant parmesan (with vegan cheese), roasted brussel sprouts and garlic smashed potatoes. Rib RoastI inserted pieces of garlic into the roast. Usually I put in rosemary but IContinue reading “Holiday Dinner 2021”
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Happy Christmas Eve! We celebrated with a feast of mussels, shrimp and salmon. I made a lovely pear pie with a crumb crust in my cast iron skillet. The bottom crust was a butter pie crust. Skillet Pear PiePreheat oven to 425 f. Filling:6 large pears, peeled, cored and sliced thinly1 c granulated sugar plusContinue reading “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”
Pie Reimagined 