Category Archives: food

nantucket cranberry pie cake

Posted on December 21, 2011 by is there any more pie?

I’ll bet you ten bags of cranberries that this is the easiest dessert in the world. I first learned of it from Pioneer Woman (one of my favorite blogs).  She calls it a pie. She adapted it from Laurie Colwin … Continue reading →

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ask mac & oatmeal cookies

Posted on December 20, 2011 by is there any more pie?

“Ask Mac.” I heard that a lot when I was growing up.  My great-uncle Mac was the only man in the family who could actually fix something.  Build something.  Take apart something and put it back together. Imagine the joy … Continue reading →

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lessons from austin, texas

Posted on December 13, 2011 by is there any more pie?

25 things I’ve learned in austin, texas 1.  People are friendly and love their music and their food and their unusual coffee shops. 2.  You can eat great food from the trailers, which are everywhere and quite wonderful.  If you … Continue reading →

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it’s my party and i’ll laugh if i want to

Posted on December 9, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Does anyone remember that song???  No?  Okay.  It’s from the 1950’s (I think) and the actual lyrics are:  It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want, sigh if I want to, die if I want to; you would cry … Continue reading →

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heavy metal expressions

Posted on December 7, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Where are the hot dogs? Bring on the ribs! My space alien grill smiles at me. Whaddya mean, I’m not in Texas anymore???? My guitar looks a bit dismayed. (Get a grip, I tell him.  At least you’re not still … Continue reading →

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giving thanks for an old recipe

Posted on November 24, 2011 by is there any more pie?

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!! Wherever you are and whatever kind of pie you’re eating after your turkey dinner, I hope you have people you love around you. And lots of volunteers to help with the dishes. My grandmother’s traditional Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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mountains of glass

Posted on November 17, 2011 by is there any more pie?

I was minding my own business Tuesday, having delivered chicken pot pies to the iron-lacking friend up north in the Big Suburb, when my cell phone rang. My cell phone rarely rings when I am in Rhode Island.  We have … Continue reading →

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chicken and iron?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by is there any more pie?

I made a batch of small chicken pot pies Monday night.  Banjo Man and I shared one, but the rest will go to a friend who is recovering from severe, life-threatening anemia. Recovering is a good word. So, what should she … Continue reading →

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inferior dough

Posted on November 15, 2011 by is there any more pie?

We all know that, as far as shopping at W**M**t is concerned, you have to be in the mood.  Or you have to at least be prepared for whatever you see or hear or trip over or smell or for … Continue reading →

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if you have october birthdays in your family…

Posted on October 18, 2011 by is there any more pie?

When I was here… I bought this. And, no, it’s not for me. And I bought it before my pledge to never buy anything like this again. It’s for my daughter-in-law. She likes baking cakes. And she likes Halloween. And … Continue reading →

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