Sunday, November 13, 2011

Pies,Pies and more Pies!

GGGrrrrrrrr pie crust!!!!!!!!! I can't seem to get it right! All butter or is adding shortening better? What's the best flour to make a tender crust? If I search the internet I can get 50% of one answer and 50% of a different answer. Now I am a expert cookie and candy maker umm cakes could use a little work, now is it cheating if you use a box cake mix and put your own little spin on it? To be honest if I make my own pecan pies I buy the crust or if  I  need a lemon meringue pie I go to my good old pal Marie Calander, so for Thanksgiving I'm going to make my own pies I'm going to do my fave pecan and and a lemon meringue which terrifies me doing the meringue, now should I buy the crust and concentrate on the filling? My son wants me to make a ooey  gooey cake with chocolate chips. If I happen to get any followers before gobble gobble day any advice is welcomed.
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  1. Karen HarrisNovember 14, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Hi Stephanie! Good to see you back up and running. If you figure out the perfect pie crust be sure and let us know. My dear friend makes one from Martha Stewart's mom (all butter) and it is delicious! My favorite oooey and gooey cake is Texas Sheet Cake. I have a recipe on my blog or there are many on the internet. I am getting to make one for my son for his birthday. It is everyone's favorite. Happy Thanksgiving and welcome back!

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  2. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Good luck with the pies. I haven't tried either yet, but as for pastry, the simplest is best for me. I stick with butter and seem to have relative success in my limited pie experience. Meringue, however, I'm pretty good! Just make sure the egg whites are beaten well before you add the sugar!

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  3. CatherineNovember 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    My advice is have fun. Baking is fun and your son will love the results! The crust is not hard to make. Don't be afraid to try to make your own and the results are delicious! My daughter has a recipe on her baking blog for the lemon meringue and it is delicious: Ildocebacio.blogspot.com. I hope you give her blog a visit. She would love that. Thank you for visiting. I know what ever you make will be delicious, it will be made with love. Blessings, Catherine xo

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  4. Love My Boys!November 28, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I love making pies! Looks like you just started blogging like me! Feel free to check out my blog as well!

    Dana
    http://completingourfamily4.blogspot.com

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