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Let me just say I am in awe of bakers. And pie? That's like the holy grail. There are so many opportunities for failure and I have personally experienced most of them. Kate McDermott is not only a pie goddess, but on her blog, The Art of the Pie, she shares the secrets of pie baking in a way that makes you feel like you can do it too! She's encouraging, detailed, warm and wise. Some day I hope to be in Seattle to take one of her award-winning classes.
I love to bake and can't remember a time in my life I didn’t. As a little girl, I took great delight in making mud-pies in the backyard. This may have been the first step on the path to becoming a pie maker.
I bake because I like to put simple ingredients in a beautiful bowl, turn them into something delicious, give it away and see the happy smile on someone else’s face. There’s nothing like sharing a freshly baked pie with friends and family.
I bake when I am happy and I bake when I am sad.
I bake because when life gives you lemons, it’s a good idea to make a Shaker lemon pie.
But most of all, I bake because it is a way for me to express love.
This post is part of a series, to read the rest, click on the label marked "Why?"
- Bread Machine Buttermilk Wheat Bread Recipe
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- Tofu Feta Tomato Bake Recipe
Recipes for tofu fall into two camps, those that highlight it versus those that hide it. While I do sometimes add tofu to recipes to increase moisture and tenderness, I don’t need it to be camouflaged to enjoy it. I like both the soft and firm...
- Why Do You Bake, Irvin Lin?
While Irvin Lin is a relative newcomer to food blogging, having launched Eat the Love earlier this year, he has quickly been embraced by bakers, cooks and food lovers. He's extremely talented as a baker, having won various competitions, including...
- The Clock’s Ticking…
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- Wilton On Television
So, the good folks at Wilton have announced the launch of a new show, BAKE DECORATE CELEBRATE! on public tv. Being a bit of a Wilton junkie myself (I blame my mother), I wanted to share the news with you. Announcing BAKE DECORATE CELEBRATE! Wilton is...
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Why do YOU bake, Kate McDermott?
Let me just say I am in awe of bakers. And pie? That's like the holy grail. There are so many opportunities for failure and I have personally experienced most of them. Kate McDermott is not only a pie goddess, but on her blog, The Art of the Pie, she shares the secrets of pie baking in a way that makes you feel like you can do it too! She's encouraging, detailed, warm and wise. Some day I hope to be in Seattle to take one of her award-winning classes.
I love to bake and can't remember a time in my life I didn’t. As a little girl, I took great delight in making mud-pies in the backyard. This may have been the first step on the path to becoming a pie maker.
I bake because I like to put simple ingredients in a beautiful bowl, turn them into something delicious, give it away and see the happy smile on someone else’s face. There’s nothing like sharing a freshly baked pie with friends and family.
I bake when I am happy and I bake when I am sad.
I bake because when life gives you lemons, it’s a good idea to make a Shaker lemon pie.
But most of all, I bake because it is a way for me to express love.
This post is part of a series, to read the rest, click on the label marked "Why?"
- Bread Machine Buttermilk Wheat Bread Recipe
Recently I’ve gotten back into baking bread. First I tested a bread recipe using Einkorn flour in anticipation of reviewing an Einkorn cookbook. And when my friend Jerry James Stone asked if I would contribute a recipe to his Three Loaves project, I...
- Tofu Feta Tomato Bake Recipe
Recipes for tofu fall into two camps, those that highlight it versus those that hide it. While I do sometimes add tofu to recipes to increase moisture and tenderness, I don’t need it to be camouflaged to enjoy it. I like both the soft and firm...
- Why Do You Bake, Irvin Lin?
While Irvin Lin is a relative newcomer to food blogging, having launched Eat the Love earlier this year, he has quickly been embraced by bakers, cooks and food lovers. He's extremely talented as a baker, having won various competitions, including...
- The Clock’s Ticking…
Chocolate Cherry Quick Bread My cherries arrived about a week and a half ago and I know they can’t last forever. They’re still holding up pretty well, but I have almost two pounds left! This evening I made a light and tasty quick...
- Wilton On Television
So, the good folks at Wilton have announced the launch of a new show, BAKE DECORATE CELEBRATE! on public tv. Being a bit of a Wilton junkie myself (I blame my mother), I wanted to share the news with you. Announcing BAKE DECORATE CELEBRATE! Wilton is...