It has been quiet on the blog, perhaps a reflection of the dreary February weather we have endured. Not that we should complain, the snowfall was skimpy here compared to much of the Washington to New York megalopolis. Last night we had the Perquackey folks over for dinner and a roll of the cubes. Karen made pasta and meatballs while I put together a couple of pies. Gracious guests provided appetizers and salads and beverages.
The first pie was an apple pie, again made with the apple brandy crust. I am ready to give up on this technique. Working with the dough is not very satisfying, it falls apart with little provocation. But the results on the dish are quite acceptable, or so I am told.
With a big meal, I went with but one slice of pie for dessert. And that was a slice from the Shaker Lemon pie from a recipe from a new pie cookbook "Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites" received from Jeff and Sue at the holidays. Sue and Jeff, if you are reading, I promise you a pie when (if?) you visit. This lemon pie's filling has slices from the whole lemon, rind and all. Jen was askance, but the reviews were generally good, and I enjoyed it.
Oh, and no surprise. Bert was the evening's Perquackey winner.
What no mention of Josie attending? I thought the crust on both pies were outstanding.
I guess I was across the room when Josie sampled the pie. Thank you for your compliment. Did Josie seem fond of either pie?
Josie liked the apple pie, although when the ice cream is out it's hard to compete with that. But the pie you sent us home with she eagerly devoured.