Monthly Archives: January 2014

Uppercrust forever

Posted on January 29, 2014 by What would Julia do?

“We’ll behave, Mary Poppins, we promise.” “That’s a pie crust promise: easily made, easily broken.” As usual, the practically perfect Mary Poppins is right. Pie crusts are like the martini of the pastry world: their very simplicity belies a complexity of … Continue reading →

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Samosas: Pied, Not Fried

Posted on January 20, 2014 by What would Julia do?

While a samosa is more properly a dumpling than it is a pie, these traditionally triangular puffs of golden goodness filled with vegetables and the spices of the east can conceivably be compared to a fried pie or empanadas. Though … Continue reading →

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My Year in Pie

Posted on January 11, 2014 by What would Julia do?

°It has been some time since I have posted on this blog, having been stuck with the latest list friend Thistle (who may now be followed, should you choose, at http://baineofmyexistence.BlogSpot.com) and I have compiled. Though I know I will … Continue reading →

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