We'll, we had a hoedown in Palo Alto, so I decided to make a pie. This recipe came out of America's Test, and it turned out great, plus is was pretty simple, holler at yo brother if you need the recipe, although I imagine most of you have it already. This first picture is the graham cracker crust, unconventional for this particular pie perhaps, but America's Test points out that it doesn't get soggy like a normal crust would. I can confidently say that this is the best one I have ever made. Perfect amount of butter ensured that the crust held together but was crumbly and not hard. Delightful.
This next picture shows my helpers, they pitched in and it turned out great. I would also like to point out that we were supposed to dress up in western wear, and most people did cowboy, but I went trucker (or white-trash if you prefer). What you can't see is the fake ponytail coming out of the back of my hat. Oh-yeah.
Finally, I think this picture speaks for itself, blue-ribbon! Now, in the interest of full-disclosure it was co-first with everyone else that made a pie, but that is only half the story. Mine was the first pie that was eaten completely, and I only had one small piece. Several people told me how delicious it was, and I was the only guy that baked a pie. So I think that ought to count for something. Seriously though, you can make this pie and crust in under an hour, it just has to chill for three hours, so make it early. Also, the only things that this pie requires that you might not already have at your house is coconut milk and heavy whipping cream, so simple and fairly inexpensive. Finally, I will be attempting chicken and dumplings for the first time this week, so wish me luck!
This next picture shows my helpers, they pitched in and it turned out great. I would also like to point out that we were supposed to dress up in western wear, and most people did cowboy, but I went trucker (or white-trash if you prefer). What you can't see is the fake ponytail coming out of the back of my hat. Oh-yeah. 
Finally, I think this picture speaks for itself, blue-ribbon! Now, in the interest of full-disclosure it was co-first with everyone else that made a pie, but that is only half the story. Mine was the first pie that was eaten completely, and I only had one small piece. Several people told me how delicious it was, and I was the only guy that baked a pie. So I think that ought to count for something. Seriously though, you can make this pie and crust in under an hour, it just has to chill for three hours, so make it early. Also, the only things that this pie requires that you might not already have at your house is coconut milk and heavy whipping cream, so simple and fairly inexpensive. Finally, I will be attempting chicken and dumplings for the first time this week, so wish me luck!
that looks sooo good. of course it might be the fact that i haven't really eaten breakfast or lunch, and it's now....3:29 in the afternoon. But really, i'm jealous-much.
ReplyDeleteBlue-ribbon pie-maker AND a ponytail? You are the perfect man.
ReplyDeleteAnd don't forget, pie is in our blood. Lisa won first place at the Roselawn Carnival.