Never mind that I said we would not get another dog until our old dog passed on to another life.  Never mind that I promised the next time we got a dog, it would never get on the couch, sleep in the house, or eat table scraps.  Never mind that I said I could never … Continue reading →

This seemed like an appropriate name for a yummy summer pie.  You rarely hear anyone say, “I am feeling peachy keen,” anymore unless they are being sarcastic, but I think the expression is fun.  In fact, I may try to start using it more often just because.  Anyway, we have been getting some great Georgia … Continue reading →

I am still searching for the perfect tomato pie.  This one was delicious, but still a little rich because of the buttery crust.  The pepper jack cheese gave it a little extra spice which was good.  Also, the corn adds another touch of summer flavor.     Tomato Hand Pies For the Crust: See basil … Continue reading →

      “Ideas are like pizza dough, made to be tossed around.”                                                                                     … Continue reading →

Seems like all I am making lately is tomato pies and blueberry pies.  I have to do something with all them ‘maters we got growing in our garden.  We have blueberries too, a big bush, but most of those end up on breakfast cereal. I came across this pie recipe in Bubby’s Homemade Pies by … Continue reading →

I made a peach pie for my brother for his birthday.  When I was in high school, my brother and I went to see the Allman Brothers Band play a couple of times in Atlanta.  Always a favorite of his, the Allman Brother’s also became one of my favorite bands.  When I was thinking about … Continue reading →

The 4th of July this year may have been missing fireworks (too dry), but we still had a blast with friends and family.  This pie was fun to make with little cut out stars, and the berries were just perfect.   I love summer! Triple Berry Pie Prepare Crust for 9 inch pie Filling: 1 … Continue reading →

This is my favorite time of year.  Sure, it may be 100 degrees outside, but the blueberries, peaches and blackberries are ripe and pretty soon the tomatoes will be too.  Summer fruits and veggies are great, and they are especially perfect when you can pick the produce right out of your yard. These pies were … Continue reading →

Mississippi Mud Pie For the Crust: 25 chocolate wafer cookies (I used Oreos with chocolate filling) 1/2 cup pecan halves 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted For the filling: 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cup milk 4 large egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract … Continue reading →