Classic Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I believe it’s never too early for a freshly baked pumpkin pie. Earlier today, I was whisking together the ingredients when Brent asked me what I was making. His response of “it’s about time!” was classic because he has been pretty clear that he LOVES pumpkin pie.
I have [...]

Rustic Blackberry Pie

My friend Jimmy has begged me to make him a blackberry pie for years.  Instead of giving into his wishes, he has received recipe variations that contained blackberries, but never a full pie.  My most classic example was when he begged and begged for a blackberry pie, and I decided Goat Cheese, Blackberry and Pear [...]

Shortbread Tart Shell

I’m sitting in my backyard taking advantage of the wonderful Easter Sunday weather.  From time to time, I hear screaming and giggling dancing from my neighbor’s yard.  All 12 of their grandchildren are scavenging for the brightly colored plastic eggs that were hidden in every available crevice early this morning.
Brent’s mother will be visiting us [...]

Pear Apple Crumb Pie

I love a good apple pie recipe just as much as the guy I saw buying six of them at the grocery store. But let’s face it. Sometimes apple pies can become pretty darn boring. Especially this time of the year when I attend a dinner party and the host serves me [...]