Figs are not native to Ohio, nor do they grow well here. However, am thrilled every August when they begin to show up in our grocery stores. I race to use them where I can, be it a breakfast, jam, or dessert before they disappear in early September until the next year. To me, figs … Read more
Hello friends. After being deeply displeased with the roasted strawberry pie I baked yesterday, I felt the need to redeem myself. Since I couldn’t be convinced to spend another $24 on fresh strawberries from the farmer’s market, I settled for a par-baked pie crust practice session. Let’s cut to the chase – my pie crust … Read more
Ever since I began watching the British Bake Off on Netflix, I’ve slowly become self conscious of baking pies with the dreaded “soggy bottom”. While I’d always made decidedly delicious, crowd pleasing pies, I couldn’t say they’d pass Paul Hollywood’s discerning eye. Thus, I decided to up my pie game by learning to make a … Read more