Theo Bean’s Second Birthday
Hard to believe that our little Theo is already two years old! In the past year, he has become my little sous chef, pulling up a chair nearly the moment I go into the kitchen to clean…
Tag Archives: pie
Thanksgiving Recap 2014
A recap of our Thanksgiving menu for 2014, grain-free and largely organic.
Thanksgiving Recap 2011
A recounting of our 2011 Thanksgiving dinner, and a few of the best recipes from it.
Dregs
The last grape post of the season---canning syrup and pie filling, baking pies, and straining homemade vinegar!
Thanksgiving Recap 2010
A recap of our Thanksgiving dinner from top to tail: turkey with prosciutto-hazelnut butter and all the fixings.
Oscar Does Pie Crust
Classic pumpkin pie with a not-so-classic crust: pâte brisée made using sourdough starter!
Beet Greens Crostata
A savory crostata of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, sauteed beet greens and leeks, and a rustic, flaky crust.
Criss Cross
A celebration of spring in a pretty latticework package: classic strawberry-rhubarb pie.
Filling in the Gaps
This is a summary post overviewing the meals and baked goods I made over the holidays, concluding with the highlight of my father making ebelskivers.
Thanksgiving 2008 Debriefing
A summary of our 2008 Thanksgiving dinner, from turkey to sides to dessert.
My New Star
A twist on the old standard pumpkin pie, this recipe infuses the filling with caramel and tops it with an optional almond streusel.
Paul’s Party, Part 3: Peach-Boysenberry Crostata-Galette
This peach-boysenberry crostata didn't make it to the going-away party, but the guest of honor enjoyed his sample. Any combination of fruit could be highlighted in this rustic pie; the key is the flaky, versatile…
Getting the Hang of Lemon Meringue
The January 2008 Daring Bakers challenge featured the classic lemon meringue pie. My first encounter with making a meringue topping ended well, with no weeping (me or the pie)!
Thanksgiving Paradise
An old-fashioned paradise pumpkin pie, with layers of cream cheese and streusel, made new with puree from a freshly roasted sugar pumpkin.
Poifect
The perfect apple crumb pie, redolent of cinnamon and with just the right levels of crunch and tenderness.
Thanksgiving 2007 Debriefing
An overview of our Thanksgiving feast, from brining the turkey to dishing up the fixings.
The Purple Piewoman
A favorite childhood recipe for crayon-purple Concord grape pie with a simple sugary streusel.
Thanksgiving Dinner 2006 Recap
An outline of our Thanksgiving meal for 2006, complete from mushroom bisque for lunch to pumpkin chiffon pie for dessert.