To search for sunshine, warm temperatures, and pies, pie pal Linda and I escaped on a cruise to Central America. At our port stops in Montenegro, Jamaica; Colon and Panama City, Panama (including a partial transit through the Canal); Puerto
Signs of Resilience after Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers Beach, Florida: The Comforting Power of Pie
It is now 16 months since hurricane Ian demolished Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Sister Jill and I, wanting to see the sun and visit friends, planned to spend a week in January in Fort Myers Beach. The person who purchased
Making S’mores and a S’more Pie
It is now December, and we are no longer able to roast marshmallows for s’mores outside, so I am looking for a way to satisfy my craving for chocolate and marshmallows. While the Girl Scouts have made a good attempt
Fall Landscapes in the Hudson River Valley and a Pumpkin Pie
This fall, while on a tour of mansions, museums, and masterpieces along the Hudson River, I enjoyed Mother Natures’ landscapes and those of the artists of the Hudson River School. The tour started near the Hudson River in Manhattan where,
Touring Alaska’s National Parks and Preserves: Chocolate Mousse (Moose) Pie
On this, my third trip to Alaska, I spent most of my time enjoying Alaska’s Parks and Preserves. Pie Pal Linda and I started our journey in Denali National Park and Preserve, where our guide gave us an inspiring tour
Quebec City: A Pie Paradise
Recently, I met pie pal Judy and 2 other friends in Quebec City to get a “French Fix” without going to France. In Old Quebec, the narrow shop-lined streets, bistros, churches, and parks in full bloom are reminiscent of Paris,
“Thelma and Louise” Search for Pies in Ohio
On a road trip from Indianapolis to Toledo Ohio with Judy R., we were on a mission to find pies. Well, Judy’s main mission was to visit her family in Toledo, and I was the one who wanted to eat
Celebrating Pielanthropy: A Pie Picnic in Fleming Woods Park, Warren County, Indiana
This spring, I enjoyed a “Pielanthropy Picnic” in Fleming Woods Park with Michele Stucky who is the Executive Director of the Warren County Community Foundation. We have had several pie picnics here over the last few years, but this year
How to Make a Tennis Ball Pie
Friends and family are always good about letting me know about a fabulous place to eat pie or a not-to-miss recipe. Here is a recipe shared by the pie-makers’ grandma, Jo-Jo, (aka sister-in-law Carolyn) who took the photos. People: You’ve
Appreciating Lady Bird Johnson and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Taco Pie at the Lady Bird Lane Café
On a sisters trip to Austin Texas in March, Jill, Carolyn and I visited the Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum. The museum also celebrates Lady Bird Johnson’s role as first lady, and we were inspired to visit the Wildflower