The Times-Picayune Says the Pies “Star” in the Book
Such a nice review of the Mrs.Rowe's Little Book of Southern Pies. Read more here: http://blog.nola.com/judywalker/2009/05/southern_pies_star_in_mrs_rowe.html
Read MoreSouthern Cake
Okay, so I've written a book on Southern pie. But I've also written an article on Southern cake. It's all about balance, my friend. Check it out at http://www.grit.com/Recipes/Southern-Cakes.aspx
Read MoreThe Zen of Slicing Pie
Cutting pie in the restaurant business involves more than a steady hand and a good eye. At Mrs.Rowe's Restaurant and Bakery, employees need to prove themselves before being trained to cut the pie. Here are some pie slicing tips from owner and general manager, Mike DiGrassie, that you can use at home: Don’t give in to the temptation to cut into a warm pie. It will taste good, but will be a mess. Use a blunt-tip serrated knife. Keep the knife hot. (The restaurant keeps their knife...
Read MoreMy First Radio Essay
Here’s the link–if you want to listen. http://www.wvtf.org/news_and_notes/audio/200904131426260.WV7CHICKPEAS.mp3
Read MoreLook at Me, Ma, I’m on the Radio
I love radio, which is one reason I’m so thrilled about my newest gig on WVTF. I blame my love of radio on my parents, who had the radio on all the time, all day long and all night long. The dial on the radio in their room and in the living room never changed. It was always on KDKA in Pittsburgh. And, according to my mother, it’s simply not news or worthy of conversation unless it’s reported on by KDKA. I take issue with that, just as a good daughter who moved away from home should. I...
Read MoreAaron DiGrassie Shows How to Make Mrs. Rowe’s Peanut Butter Pie
Mrs. Rowe's grandson, Aaron DiGrassie, is a chef at the restaurants. You can see him here making his grandmother's famous peanut butter pie. http://www.whsv.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=3603946
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