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strawberry pie with chocolate lined shortbread crust

Each year, I have a tradition when strawberries appear at the farmers’ market. That tradition is to buy my weight in these juicy red gems and challenge myself to eat every last one before they have the chance to go … Continue reading

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coconut sweet potato pie

Happy π day! This is a day typically celebrated by science geeks, math whizzes, and number lovers, but has also been amicably co-opted by lovers of pie. It wasn’t until late last night that I realized Pi Day was practically … Continue reading

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spiced apple pomegranate mini pies

Like lots of other curious and romantic minds throughout history, when I was younger I was enthralled by Greek mythology. How easy it was to get lost in the world of those larger than life mystical creatures, humans, and deities. … Continue reading

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sausage apple leek w/ fresh thyme

One upon a time there was a pastry crust that longed to become a savory pie, so tired was she of constantly enduring the fleeting, albeit fanciful, forays into fruit, custard, cream, and chocolate creations. There was something slightly unstable … Continue reading

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baking in Africa: pineapple passion fruit pie

Fruits that I don’t typically associate with pie: Pineapple Passion fruit And yet, my fellow pie lovers, here you have it. A pie that defies cultural norms. That dares to be different. That is bold and unique and damn proud … Continue reading

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cherry peach pie (& a vegan version!) – love at first slice

Cherry peach pie is my all time, hands down, no questions asked, very favorite variety of pie. Growing up I loved cherry pie the most – the kind made with canned cherries that are so sweet, tart, and a vibrant … Continue reading

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strawberry rhubarb pie with fresh rosemary

This is the first strawberry rhubarb pie I have baked. It may even be the first strawberry rhubarb pie I have eaten. And it’s definitely the first time I have ever touched a stalk of rhubarb. This bizarre red vegetablefruit … Continue reading

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pieathlon – or, how to bake 12 pies in 48 hours

About 6 months ago a friend of mine made a proposition to me. “You should do a triathlon with me,” she said. “Hey that sounds cool, no way!” I replied, quite set in my refusal. “No really, you should. It’s … Continue reading

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friday pie day: apple blackberry ginger

When I was growing up in sunny Southern California, we had a massive, sprawling blackberry shrub in the backyard that I would spend hours in the summer sifting through for its precious, juicy treasures until my fingers were raw from … Continue reading

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blueberry lavender cream pie – a blue pie for a blue planet

Happy Earth Day! I am a humongous fan of the earth and although I think it ought to be celebrated every day, I’m glad it has its own special day around which the world can rally and collectively express love … Continue reading

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