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Two of my favorite things are fall hikes, and pie. I probably like pie more than hiking, kayaking, gardening, and foraging. And I adore hiking, kayaking, gardening, and foraging. We live on a quarter acre lot and don’t grow black walnuts. But black walnut trees grow along some of the trails I frequent. In the fall, I hike, and gather nuts, and I get pie. Black walnut pie.Continue Reading
Strawberry pickin’ time. Possibly the most wonderful time of the year. Well, next to blueberry picking time, that is.
We had a friend who had a tradition of making strawberry shortcake for dinner every year after picking strawberries. Oh yeah, we adopted that tradition without hesitation.Continue Reading
Being the pie lover that I am, my wooden rolling pin is an important item in my kitchen. I’ve been using the same rolling pin for 37 years, and it’s in beautiful condition. I’ve taken care of it over the years, but it’s not complicated; just a few simple tips will keep yours in great condition, too.Continue Reading
Do you like pecan pie? It’s one of my favorites for Thanksgiving anytime. There’s no reason to make it with corn syrup and refined sugar when using maple syrup and unrefined sugar is so delicious. The maple flavor is not overpowering nor is it overly sweet. Maple Pecan Pie is simply delicious! Continue Reading
We grow some really large winter squash here like Cherokee Candy Roaster and Tromboncino. One squash can yield as much as 12 cups of purée. One of my favorite things on earth is pie (that and butter). So whenever I bake one of those monsters I do the reasonable thing; I bake a winter squash pie.
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