Hey Amy!

I am seeing fresh berries in the market and am excited to make pies.  I thought I should share some of my favorite pie recipes with you this week.  This one is a twist on two of my favorites–blackberry pie and flan.  It’s not nearly as complicated as you may think and it’s an outstanding [...]

I have watched over the last few weeks (as I am sure you have as well) the peach supply get smaller and smaller and the flavors begin to fade.  Sadly our summer fruits and vegetables are almost gone from the local stands, farmers markets and your local supermarket.  Here is one last quick attempt to [...]

Remember that childhood song?  Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me?  I grew up thinking the song and the pie were connected somehow.  Every time someone in the family made Shoo-Fly Pie, I was scared to try it because I thought it was made from flies.  I did not want to eat flies!  Oh, the mind of [...]

We began the week with a Strawberry Pie and I thought we would end with one as well.  This recipe is from Nany’s kitchen as so many this week have been.  What can I say?  I honestly believe my grandmother is the best.  Period.  End of discussion. Ingredients: 1 small package strawberry gelatin 1 c. [...]

Growing up, Nany always made the grown up pies for the adults while she made special pies for Garnet & I.  We would get lemon meringue, chocolate cream and occasionally banana cream pie.  The chocolate cream pie was always my favorite because the peaks of the meringue fascinated me.  Well, that and also because it [...]

The boss loves pecan pie.  I am not referencing the boss of the house, the boss. That boss.  I try to make him a few pies a year and always at Christmas.  What do you give to the boss who has everything?  The man needs nothing so I try to please his appetite for sweets.  [...]

I can’t get enough of anything lemon.  I enjoy the flavor in every course of the meal!  My favorites have to be Nany’s lemon pound cake and Mommie’s Lemon Lush recipe.  A delicious lemon meringue or chiffon pie takes the close third.  Here is a delicious recipe from a collection of Pennsylvania favorites.  Mrs. Betty [...]