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Two Wonderful Pie Books

Two Wonderful Pie Books

We are two thirds of the way through summer, and it is now peak season for pie makers. There are still berries to be had. Peaches abound. And soon, as fall enters, we’ll have apples by the ton. In just two months, fresh pumpkin pie will tempt us. I like pies of all...
Watermelon Chiffon Pie from Ken Haedrich

Watermelon Chiffon Pie from Ken Haedrich

  “I’m making dessert tonight,” Suzen said. “What a coincidence, so am I” I said. “We don’t need two.” “I bought the watermelon.” “You,” Suzen began, “have a large bug somewhere in your anatomy.” “Yes,” I admitted. “Yes, I do and to cure it I’m making this pie.”...
Graham Cracker Crust from Ken Haedrich

Graham Cracker Crust from Ken Haedrich

  There they are. Twenty of them. Lined up on the shelf. I wonder how long they have been there? When were they actually made? Could they really survive a nuclear attack? I am talking, of course, about graham cracker crusts. They are thin, placed in those tinny...
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Kahlua-Caramel Sauce

Molten Chocolate Cakes with Kahlua-Caramel Sauce

Molten chocolate cakes. Been there. Done that. They seemed so good when they first appeared. And they were. But after a couple of decades of them, it’s a tired dessert. Where’s the excitement, the passion? It’s here. Keep the molten part, but now adorn the outside...
Pickled Baby Carrots with Dill

Pickled Baby Carrots with Dill

Okay, the drought is affecting crops. Some of those veggies are smaller. Maybe they need a flavor boost. Here you go: pickled carrots. This recipe calls for baby carrots but you can use “smallish” ones. Or, you can use any veggie you want. Beans, broccoli, cucumbers....