Several weeks ago I attended the International Food Bloggers Convention in Sacramento, California, and had the opportunity to take a field trip to an endive farm (do say “on-deeve”, please, so we know you are not speaking about “end-ive”, the
In Asheville, North Carolina it is all about the crust, Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Buxton Hall BBQ
This spring my husband and I visited Asheville, NC. This town, situated in the midst of Appalachia, is experiencing a renaissance of arts, crafts, and locally grown, stone-ground and cold-milled wheat. Asheville is best known as the site of Biltmore,
Something sweet at the end of a long and winding road: Honey Pies, Wehrloom Appalachia Honey
The shortest distance between Knoxville, Tennessee and Ashville, North Carolina is route 129, AKA “The Tail of the Dragon.” This is a white-knuckle, winding, hilly, two- lane back road with 318 turns in 11 miles. The road runs through the
Visiting George Washington University Followed by a Pop-Up Patriotic Pie Party: Red, White and Blue Cherry Pie and an Old Glory Patriotic Pie
Recently, I spent two days at George Washington University, in Washington, DC, and I cannot tell a lie, while there, I just had to have a cherry pie. Being on the campus reminded me of our first president, who, as
Searching for a Bourbon Pie on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail: Kentucky Bourbon Derby Pie, Marla’s Recipe, My Way
On a recommendation from friends who enjoy bourbon, Dick and I decided to follow the Kentucky Bourbon trail. The trail stretches from Louisville to Lexington and as far south as Bowling Green with destination points at bourbon distilleries as well
Spring in Indiana: Wild Ramp and Morel Mushroom Pie, Billings’ Farm
It is spring in Indiana. “Have you found any yet?” “Nope, too early?” “When do you think they will be there?” “Needs to warm up a bit.” A week later: “How about this week, seen any?” “Nope, we need a
Immokalee (Florida) reimagined: Fried Green Tomato Pie, Mom’s Restaurant, Fort Myers Beach, Florida
While out for a walk in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, I spotted a small restaurant tucked in the ground floor of an elevated house. They were serving breakfast as well as lunch, dinner, and cinnamon rolls! I immediately went in.
Plant City, Florida Strawberry Festival: Strawberry-Whipped Cream Pie, Shambarger’s
It is the peak of the Florida strawberry harvest and people in Plant City are celebrating with their annual festival. Plant City is a bit east of Tampa and has soil and climate that are perfect for growing strawberries. The
Searching for the Perfect Key Lime Pie in Florida: Key Lime Pie, Policicchio Groves
We are in Florida! Hmmm, what kind of pie should we seek and eat? Of course, a Key Lime Pie! Key lime pies are served at most restaurants here, so we set out to find the perfect one. We did
Coachella Valley California: Date Pies, Shield’s Date Garden
During a recent “sisters week” in Palm Springs, we drove deep into the Coachella Valley in search of dates, a good lunch, and, of course, pie. The Coachella Valley, particularly the towns of Coachella, Indio and Thermal, is the date