Category Archives: Life of Pie
I Won the Carter Mountain Orchard Peach Contest
With the Peaches and Cream pie.
Peaches and Cream Pie Recipe
Because you asked really nicely, here is the recipe for Peaches and Cream Pie: Crust: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups Crisco shortening 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp. white vinegar 3-4 tbsps. ice water Work the shortening into the … Continue reading
Blanching Peaches or, How to Peel a Peach (with video)
Early this morning I shot this weird and disturbing little film. It’s meant to be instructional but somehow looks a little wrong. It’s dark and out of focus and a little creepy. I like it! How to Blanch and Peel … Continue reading
Peaches and Cream, a Pie Masterpiece
Look, I’m not even going to pretend to be humble about this. I just made the best pie I’ve ever made. How do I know it’s good? I’ve made this pie before and it’s beyond delicious. As proof, ingredients: Organic, … Continue reading
Random Acts of Pie
Over the weekend I made something like 38 Jars of Pie. A few went straight into the freezer — keepers for later to gift people with when I have no time to bake. One was offered to a reader of … Continue reading
