Tag Archives: Life of Pie

Jars of Pie (With a Pie Giveaway!)

Posted on July 5, 2010 by marijean

I don’t know what’s gotten into me. I have spent the early morning hours of this holiday weekend baking dozens of pies. People who follow me on Twitter are, by now, puzzled. I’ve been tweeting about baking pies eight at … Continue reading →

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Reflections: a Year of Pie

Posted on May 27, 2010 by marijean

It was right around a year ago when I, brash, idiotic, pie enthusiast that I am, challenged my friend Brian to what came to be known as the C’ville Pie Down. I didn’t win. Whatever. My pies still rock and … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Crumb-Topped Pie

Posted on May 24, 2010 by marijean

It’s pie season. There are a few pie seasons every year, but this time of the year is fresh fruit pie season, where fresh picked or local farmers’ market berries and fruits make their way into pies the very day … Continue reading →

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Life of Pasta

Posted on December 26, 2009 by marijean

First, there was Life of Pie — the months in which I tried, failed, and tried again to become a master pie baker, baking my way through dozens of pie recipes. Then, I decided to learn to knit, and have … Continue reading →

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I won as Liza Minelli, and you just have to read this.

Posted on October 31, 2009 by marijean

Last night I went to a grownups Halloween party with my daughter. The girl was one of three friends the daughter of the grownups having the party was allowed to invite. I was one of 80 grownups the parents invited. … Continue reading →

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