Enter to win an Emile Henry Pie Dish!

26th October, 2011 - Posted by Tara - 2 Comments

Enter to win an Emile Henry Pie Dish from  SHAPE’s 30th Birthday Giveaways Sweepstakes! A good pie, which melts in the mouth, needs to be cooked evenly and gently, without drying out. The secret is the earthenware dish. The Emile Henry pie dish will make a beautiful presentation on your table while keeping your » Read More

Chocolate Cream Pie with Orange-Mascarpone Cream Topping Runner Up Recipe

27th January, 2011 - Posted by Tara - No Comments

How Pretty is your Pie? Contest – Runner Up Chocolate Cream Pie with Orange-Mascarpone Cream Topping Recipe Ingredients Flaky Crisco Pie Crust 1-1/2 cups low-protein flour, such as White Lily All-Purpose (not self-rising) 1/4 tsp.  baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 cup Crisco all-vegetable shortening, chilled in freezer 4-6 Tbsp. ice water Chocolate Cream Pie Filling 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 Tbsp. natural unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsps. finely » Read More

Enter Emile Henry’s How Pretty is your Pie Contest!

2nd November, 2010 - Posted by Tara - 1 Comment

Emile Henry announces a National Pie contest in honor of National Pie Day, January 23rd.  National Pie Day is dedicated to celebrating pie and was created by the American Pie Council.  As part of our American heritage, this day is a perfect opportunity to pass on the love and enjoyment of pie eating and pie » Read More

Emile Henry Gives Pie Dishes to Pie Bakers At The 15th Annual National Pie Championship

1st May, 2009 - Posted by Susan - No Comments

The 2009 Great American Pie Festival and National Pie Championship in Celebration, Florida on April 24-26 was foodie heaven. Willard Scott covered  the event for the Today Show and described it on the news as “one of the best festivals in America and… what’s better then  a slice of America… a slice of pie.”  I » Read More

Winning recipes from The Kitchn’s Best Pie Bakeoff 2008

30th January, 2009 - Posted by Tara - No Comments

Speaking of National Pie Day – here are some winning recipes from The Kitchn’s Best Pie Bakeoff 2008 Best Classic Pie Sugar and Spice Pumpkin Pie  - (Reprinted by courtesy of The Kitchn) Ingredients For the crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup cold shortening 2 tablespoons cold butter 4 tablespoon ice cold water For the filling: 15-oz. can pure pumpkin 2 large eggs 1 large » Read More

Celebrating National Pie Day

23rd January, 2009 - Posted by Tara - No Comments

Celebrating one of my favorite holidays – National Pie Day which is today, January 23rd. It is a celebration of pie so what a great excuse to indulge in your favorite pie or bake your best recipe. Here are some of my favorite pie recipes, cookbooks, websites and much more. Please post » Read More