Pie it Forward by Gesine Bullock – Prado is Officially Released! – Book Review

At long last, the much awaited Pie it Forward is finally here. The official release date is/was for April 1st.  I know that it has been available for a couple of weeks now, and I’m sure those that have picked it up, have been happily making the goodies of the contents within!  This is an [...]

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Pie it Forward Day – Caramel Apple & Lemon Meringue Pie

Today, is Pie it Forward Day!  If you haven’t read about it and don’t know about it, follow the link above or you can read about it here.       The Ever Requested Lemon Meringue Pie. However, it’s a fairly simple procedure for today.  Pick your favorite pie recipe, Bake it, and then – [...]

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Pie it Foward Day – March 14th, 2012 – Read all About it!

In anticipation and to do something fun, Abrams books, (Stewart Tabori & Chang) are featuring a Pie it Forward Day, set for March 14th 2012, in connection with the release of  Gesine Bullock-Prado’s new book, Pie it Forward!   Available Everywhere in April 2012!! (Oh, I just can’t wait!  Author of:  “My Life from Scratch”, [...]

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Clark’s Quiche

I came across this recipe on Allrecipes.com.  See my notes at the bottom. Clark’s Quiche “This recipe is excellent served for breakfast with fruit or at lunch or dinnertime with a salad. This recipe makes two 9 inch pies. The reason for this is because if you only make one you will hate yourself the [...]

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Dolci: Italy’s Sweets Cookbook Review

You know it’s rare to find a cookbook that inspires you to want to make every recipe in it!   The recipes are simple, easy to follow, with most ingredients readily available at your local market, producing spectacular results.  (Sources are listed for the few ingredients that might require a specialty store.) Beautifully photographed, well written, [...]

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Yvette Van Boven’s Home Made Cookbook Review

Yvette Van Boven’s Home Made Cookbook Review Recently I was sent Yvette Van Boven’s New cookbook “Home Made The Ultimate DIY Cookbook, featuring over 200 From – Scratch Recipes”, in exchange for a review.  Does this book deliver?  Oh, yeah and then some! This book has everything in it!  Not only does it have everything in [...]

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The Complete Kitchen Garden Review!

Recently, I was sent the book “The Complete Kitchen Garden” by Ellen Ecker Ogden (Whom by the way, has a website too) for review. If  you plan on doing any gardening, this book certainly will help you along your way. (I need all the help I can get! I find gardening challenging!)  We plant a [...]

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Homemade Turkey Potpies

To use up our leftover Thanksgiving Turkey, I decided to make homemade potpie.  These pot pies are delicious and a favorite of my husbands. Even the picky Grandbabies will eat these!!  I have made them several times with chicken too! Here’s how I make my pot pies: Turkey or Chicken Potpies By: Fire up the [...]

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