Category Archives: Life of Pie

What Happens When the Pie Lady Joins Weight Watchers

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Marijean

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time at all, you know that I like to bake pie. What you probably don’t know is that work, pie, and pretty much anything else have taken a higher priority … Continue reading →

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Chorizo and Pepper Pie

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Marijean

The recipe I used for this pie called for Serrano ham, which I did not find. It also called for saffron strands to be incorporated into the crust. So, yeah. Saffron is expensive, and I just started a new business, … Continue reading →

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Pecan Pie Mysteries Revealed AND Win a Pie from the CASPCA Holiday Raffle

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Marijean

It has come to my attention that there are people in this world that are intimidated by the prospect of making a pecan pie. (Scroll on down for a chance to win a pie from the CASPCA and me.) I … Continue reading →

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Triple Layer Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 26, 2010 by marijean

The girl requested I make one of the most complex pies in my repertoire for Thanksgiving. The Triple Layer Chocolate Pumpkin pie is not terribly hard to make, it just takes a lot of time and patience, because the layers … Continue reading →

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Helping You Fake it for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 3, 2010 by marijean

I’m just trying to do my part, here. I would hate for any of my Charlottesville community members to have to eat store-bought or refrigerated, pre-made pie crust (gasp!) for Thanksgiving. I think I have it in me to make … Continue reading →

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