Tag: thanksgiving

Brandy Alexander Pie

Over the weekend I made one of my favorite pies, Dick Taeuber's Cordial Pie, in Brandy Alexander. I've made it a few times now, and (while I always over-chill the filling, resulting in a slightly lumpy interior) it has...

and, finally, the apple pies

Ok, I know, it's almost Christmas, and I am still talking about Thanksgiving. But to be honest, December has been pretty quiet in the kitchen and pretty busy everywhere else. Also, these pies are just awesome and deserve to be...

The little apple pie machine that could

Over Thanksgiving, I became acquainted with this lovely device. I know, I know, I'm late to the party. But, ok, it IS awesome— it slices, it dices, and all of that. This baby churned out apples for two overstuffed...

Thanksgiving Leftovers

I've got a paper due this week, so you've got this beautiful persimmon and granola post-Thanksgiving breakfast pic!...

Thanksgiving Pies: Crust

I was shocked to look back over the first seven months of this blog and find not one single mention of pie crust. Pie crust happens to be my specialty— I've tried more recipes for pie crust than for any...

Thanksgiving Bounty

Things I am grateful for: a week of gorgeous California November, and approximately two dozen of my favorite people to share it with. Friends who will pick you up from the airport (or the BART station); take you to their...

Getting Ready for the Big Day

Expect a mondo Thanksgiving post soon!...

Kefir and Granola

In the calm before the storm, I can almost hear this simple breakfast mocking: apres moi, le dindon! (that's "turkey" to you!)...