Last year my friend and colleague, Yupin, who was then Dean of the School of Nursing at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, was on sabbatical studying in the United States and wanted to learn how to make a pie! Dick
Pies on the Grill, Appetizer, Main Dish, and Dessert Pies: Chef JJs, Indianapolis and Chez Billings
It is summer and too hot for the oven. The grill awaits. Inspired by a lesson on grilling at Chef JJs in Indianapolis, I explored the possibilities on my own grill. People: Grill masters who can adapt their skills to
Southern Cooking in Durham, North Carolina: Lemon Chess Pie: Bullocks BBQ
My roommate from nursing school, who has recently moved to Durham, North Carolina, invited me to stay with her during our xxth Reunion at Duke. Thinking of seeing long-time friends and enjoying southern cooking, I immediately said yes. We had
A Pie Contest and a Beer Named for a Pie: Triple Berry Pie and Bananana Beer, Sun King Brewery, Indianapolis
In honor of the musical Waitress, which was making its Indianapolis debut, Sun King Brewery and WFYI, our public broadcasting station, sponsored a pie contest. The contest required entrants to submit a story about a pie, and the persons who
Pie for Breakfast: Vinegar Pie at Pie for Breakfast, Pittsburgh, PA
Recently I found myself with a day to spend in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. As I do when I am sightseeing, I searched for places to eat pies, and what could be a better way to start the day
The Spirit of Broad Ripple Village at the Second Annual Pi and Lattes Celebration: Black Bottom Frangipane Pie
Pies have their way of creating community, and this is particularly true on Pi Day, March 14 (3.14). Once again, the Pilates Indy Inc studio has been the gathering place for villagers, merchants, and clients of Pilates Indy Inc. who
Pies on Parade: Crustless Broccoli/Cheddar Pie, Rockland Talbot House, Rockland, Maine
Ticking off an item off of my “bucket list,” I decided to make this the year that I would go to Pies on Parade in Rockland, Maine. In spite of comments from friends and family about going to Maine in
Christmas in Florida: Christmas Breakfast Pie, Berry Manor Inn, Rockland Maine
For most of my adult years, I have celebrated Christmas in Florida. Lucky me, both Dick and I had parents who moved to Florida and invited us to visit over the holidays! I have had Christmas with grandparents, parents, siblings,
Don’t Give Up the Ship: A Visit to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Cherry Pie, Chick and Ruth’s Delly
Recently, I had an opportunity to go to Annapolis, Maryland and my sister and granddaughter, Kristen, joined me (to eat pie, of course.) We started our day with a brunch at Carrol’s Creek Café overlooking the Severn River, a part
A Nod to History: Eating British Pies in Savannah, Georgia: Beef and Basil Pasty, Pie Society.
As a plan B from our rained-out (Hurricane Florence) trip planned for Wilmington, NC, we ended up in Savannah, Georgia. Georgia, the 13th (and last) American colony, was established in 1733 when General James Oglethorpe landed along the Savannah River