Exciting New York City Week Ahead
I’ll be in New York next week so I won’t be posting regularly. But if you’ve been following along on my Facebook and Twitter feeds, chances are you know why I am going to New York. I’ve a lot of reasons for going now. Last year, when I attended the Roger Smith Food Writer’s Conference, someone said New York City doesn’t have good pie. So, I have been checking into it a bit and while it’s true that it doesn’t seem to have a reputation for good pie—like it does for say,...
Read MoreFive things I thought during my morning run:
1. Long, slender silver-edged white clouds. 2. I should NOT have had that slice of key lime pie last night, but it was so good. As was everything. 3. I needed that. Thank you, Christy, Kristie, and Jen. 4. Next Saturday will be completely PIE-FILLED. 5. I’m so sore today–not from running or walking, but from cleaning and packing. Cross training?
Read MoreHave Green Tomatoes, Make Pie
There are never any leftovers of this flavorful pie at Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant and Bakery Staunton, Va. Customers look forward to it—such a short season—with its robust spice and vinegar flavors, perfectly mingled with an underlying sweetness. The flavors unfold with every bite. Long-time regular customers know to get to the restaurant early enough to enjoy a slice. If the green tomato season slips by, try tomatillos instead. This pie also works as a side dish with pork...
Read MoreBetty Bryan’s Heavenly Coconut Cream Pie
My mother-in-law, Betty Bryan, is a fantastic cook and baker—and like a lot of good cooks, she doesn't really cook or bake by using recipes. So with that introduction, I'd like to tell you about her coconut cream pie and give you her exact recipe, but I can't. Let's just say it's as exact as I can make it for now, after talking with her briefly. But let me just tell you that whatever experimenting you manage with this pie, it will be worth it in the end. It's a much...
Read MoreConditional Pie Love?
Check out my interview with Gina Hyams. http://ginahyams.com/blog/?p=1177
Read MoreBlackberry Summers
Summer is on my mind. I enjoy spending long summer days with my daughters. But when I think of the season on Fish Pot Road, I think of blackberries—my favorite part of summer. Not only were the little purple berries tasty and offered juicy treats, but hunting for them was cause to explore the winding fields and dense woods around our neighborhood. Most of our berry picking was done in groups and would last all day long. Our parents had no idea where we were and would not worry unless we...
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