Category Archives: food

another crock pot experiment

Posted on July 28, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Okay, now you all know I never have been and never will be a professional food photographer. And yes, this looks less than appetizing. As I used to tell my hungry children (all six of them, gathered ’round the dining … Continue reading →

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raspberry quesadillas????

Posted on July 27, 2012 by is there any more pie?

I found this recipe on a blog called “Mennonite Girls Can Cook“. For those of you picking raspberries and expecting visits from small children, this might be worth trying. Click HERE to read more recipes on this fabulous cooking blog!  I’m … Continue reading →

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future pies

Posted on July 26, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Banjo-joke-of-the-day Why is the banjo the most important instrument in a bluegrass band? (a.) Every band needs someone to make fun of. (b.) Every jam session needs someone to drown out the inevitable walk-up guitar player who can’t pick worth … Continue reading →

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apricot cake and a good work day

Posted on July 17, 2012 by is there any more pie?

I loved today.  I think this was the first time in months I felt completely calm.  The writing went well.  The story is coming together.  It will be a challenge to finish it by the end of August, but it no … Continue reading →

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blistered boob

Posted on July 13, 2012 by is there any more pie?

No, I am not describing anyone in particular. I’m talking literally here, folks.   This is a public service announcement for you readers out there who, like me, may have uncontrollable urges to make jam. How do blistered boobs and jam … Continue reading →

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the saga of unsoggy pie

Posted on July 10, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Gather ’round the campfire, as I am going to reveal the secrets to an unsoggy pie crust. I am not going to reveal the secrets to photographing food, for obvious reasons. After four years of testing and trying and experimenting … Continue reading →

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to market, to market

Posted on July 8, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man hauled me out of bed early Saturday morning to go to town.  He wanted goat cheese.  He wanted goat cheese bad. You might recognize the woman in the pink apron as one of our mandolin players in the … Continue reading →

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cupcakes are hot

Posted on June 7, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Everyone wants them for their weddings.  In Austin there are cupcake bakeries and cupcake food trailers and people line up to buy exotic flavor combos of cake and frosting. I wanted cupcakes for the shower dessert so I could use … Continue reading →

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keen-wah, a luncheon favorite

Posted on June 5, 2012 by is there any more pie?

I’ll be posting about the surprise bridal shower in a few days, but I’ve promised to share this recipe I served at the luncheon.  For gluten-free and vegetarian guests, it’s especially yummy.  I tossed the diced avocado with lemon juice … Continue reading →

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strange craving for strawberry pie

Posted on May 22, 2012 by is there any more pie?

This didn’t work out. I baked the pie shell (lined with aluminum foil, filled with beans).  I mashed and cooked 2 cups of fresh strawberries.  I drained it, added sugar and cornstarch and boiled and stirred and all that good … Continue reading →

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