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Evan’s Basic Apple Pie

If apples aren’t making a seasonal appearance at the farmers markets I use a mixture of tart, firm, sweet and yielding apples like Granny Smith, Golden Delicious and Pink Lady or Fuji. I love the taste of brown sugar in a pie, but if you

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Barbara Swell's Leafy Gallette

Pie: Crust Decor

I know I still owe you some words about my North Carolina experience but seriously words are hard to find.  So until I find my tongue about a life changing experience here is a little Crust Decor to inspire you.  The above pie was made

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Hot Water Dough Hand Pies

Getting ready to teach a Pie Camp with Barbara Swell at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC means I've been playing with dough.  This weekend it was the UK Hot Water Dough traditionally used for meat pies.  It's a sturdy dough meant to

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

Pie for Valentine’s Day

It seems that global warming has given Southern California the gift of fresh strawberries earlier than usual.  So why not take the gift and throw together a Fresh Strawberry Pie. It's fast, easy and very pretty and red!  Perfect for the holiday, even if your

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