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75th Dessert Exchange - Pie Contest: 3/11 at 4pm
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  • Post #31 - March 3rd, 2018, 5:22 pm
    Post #31 - March 3rd, 2018, 5:22 pm Post #31 - March 3rd, 2018, 5:22 pm
    I'm thinking of making a honey and apricot custard pie from the Pie and Pastry Bible that has a honeycomb pattern pressed into the top. There's also a really intriguing pie in there that's a sweet wine custard with poached apples.
  • Post #32 - March 3rd, 2018, 7:29 pm
    Post #32 - March 3rd, 2018, 7:29 pm Post #32 - March 3rd, 2018, 7:29 pm
    Oh dude!!

    Well, if you want to make two, no one will stop you. Just sayin'.
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #33 - March 4th, 2018, 3:50 pm
    Post #33 - March 4th, 2018, 3:50 pm Post #33 - March 4th, 2018, 3:50 pm
    Just a reminder to all thatDaylight Savings starts Sat night overnight so remember to change your clocks....
    "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
    ~James Michener
  • Post #34 - March 8th, 2018, 9:16 pm
    Post #34 - March 8th, 2018, 9:16 pm Post #34 - March 8th, 2018, 9:16 pm
    I am very bummed to have to cancel for Sunday’s Dessert Exchange. I can think of nothing better than a Dessert Exchange devoted to PIE. My best friend from college is coming to town for the weekend and through Monday and so our Sunday will be filled with other plans. I will look forward to living vicariously through your photo posts and other reports. I guess I am going to have to make my nutmeg maple cream pie for another dessert exchange, With regrets, Celia
    "A party without cake is really just a meeting" ~ Julia Child
    "There are only four great arts: music, painting, sculpture, and ornamental pastry." ~ Julia Child
    "Build a Longer Table, NOT a Wall..."
  • Post #35 - March 9th, 2018, 10:19 am
    Post #35 - March 9th, 2018, 10:19 am Post #35 - March 9th, 2018, 10:19 am
    kalamazoogal wrote:I am very bummed to have to cancel for Sunday’s Dessert Exchange...

    We'll miss you! Have fun!
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #36 - March 9th, 2018, 3:46 pm
    Post #36 - March 9th, 2018, 3:46 pm Post #36 - March 9th, 2018, 3:46 pm
    Hi,

    I am making the Paul Hollywood mincemeat pie, though he made tartlettes. I don't want to mess with the judges ideas of what is and is not a pie. Plus it is faster and easier for me to make.

    Regards,
    Cathy
    Cathy2

    "You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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  • Post #37 - March 9th, 2018, 4:11 pm
    Post #37 - March 9th, 2018, 4:11 pm Post #37 - March 9th, 2018, 4:11 pm
    I bet moetchandon encourages pie diversity.

    By the way, mine aren't up for judging, just eating. What's the fun in that?
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #38 - March 9th, 2018, 10:29 pm
    Post #38 - March 9th, 2018, 10:29 pm Post #38 - March 9th, 2018, 10:29 pm
    I'm going to make blueberry hand pies.
    Ms. Ingie
    Life is too short, why skip dessert?
  • Post #39 - March 10th, 2018, 8:46 am
    Post #39 - March 10th, 2018, 8:46 am Post #39 - March 10th, 2018, 8:46 am
    I should mention for those who haven't been here: I have a cat! I hope that doesn't pose a problem.
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #40 - March 11th, 2018, 11:01 am
    Post #40 - March 11th, 2018, 11:01 am Post #40 - March 11th, 2018, 11:01 am
    Sad news, everyone. I'm pretty sure my pie is legitimately gross. I made the honey and apricot pie (and dirtied every bowl in the house), but I think the honey I used had too strong of a flavor. I'll still bring it because I think it will look pretty, but just forewarning anyone who wants to try it. I'll also bring the honey I used.
  • Post #41 - March 11th, 2018, 11:27 am
    Post #41 - March 11th, 2018, 11:27 am Post #41 - March 11th, 2018, 11:27 am
    Don't worry! I made an idiotic mistake and was one egg short, so I used a flax egg substitute and extra gelatin for the chiffon. It will be a night of surprises!
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #42 - March 11th, 2018, 11:36 am
    Post #42 - March 11th, 2018, 11:36 am Post #42 - March 11th, 2018, 11:36 am
    I wasn't thinking. You use lemon juice in blueberry pie and I'm allergic. I used organic apple cider vinegar instead and some cinnamon - turned out pretty tasty.
    Ms. Ingie
    Life is too short, why skip dessert?
  • Post #43 - March 11th, 2018, 2:07 pm
    Post #43 - March 11th, 2018, 2:07 pm Post #43 - March 11th, 2018, 2:07 pm
    Cookie Monster is ill and won't be coming after all. :cry:
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #44 - March 11th, 2018, 2:20 pm
    Post #44 - March 11th, 2018, 2:20 pm Post #44 - March 11th, 2018, 2:20 pm
    JennyIL won't be coming either, guys! :cry:
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #45 - March 11th, 2018, 3:12 pm
    Post #45 - March 11th, 2018, 3:12 pm Post #45 - March 11th, 2018, 3:12 pm
    Got a late start, but I should be there by 4:25.
  • Post #46 - March 11th, 2018, 6:27 pm
    Post #46 - March 11th, 2018, 6:27 pm Post #46 - March 11th, 2018, 6:27 pm
    A big thank you to Pie Lady for hosting today's pie-themed dessert exchange. What a great variety of pies; old standards and new innovative varieties. Great to catch up with old friends and meet some new folks.
    Ms. Ingie
    Life is too short, why skip dessert?
  • Post #47 - March 11th, 2018, 6:32 pm
    Post #47 - March 11th, 2018, 6:32 pm Post #47 - March 11th, 2018, 6:32 pm
    Thanks all for coming! I'm going to enjoy this pie harvest.

    Speaking of which, we never talked about next month. Although I think we need to rope moetchandon and nr706 in on the regular. New blood, new blood!
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #48 - March 12th, 2018, 7:56 am
    Post #48 - March 12th, 2018, 7:56 am Post #48 - March 12th, 2018, 7:56 am
    Such fun! Not only was LauraS pie NOT gross, it was delicious!
    Like comfort food for me, tasted like egg custard with warm overtones of honey, and won 2nd place ribbon! I had a sliver for breakfast this morning.
    Not to mention it was sooo pretty!
    :D
    "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
    ~James Michener
  • Post #49 - March 12th, 2018, 12:50 pm
    Post #49 - March 12th, 2018, 12:50 pm Post #49 - March 12th, 2018, 12:50 pm
    There's some weird juju going on in a writer's group I'm in. Another team has bet mine that the loser buys the winner pie. I mentioned the pie contest and another coincidence involving our first-round story and bees, and my teammate said "If only someone made honeycomb pie" and sent a picture and details, which completely match LauraS' pie and recipe. I sense good things. Did anyone get a good shot of that pie so I can use it for smack-talk purposes?

    Thanks!
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #50 - March 12th, 2018, 7:12 pm
    Post #50 - March 12th, 2018, 7:12 pm Post #50 - March 12th, 2018, 7:12 pm
    Some of the pictures from the exchange
    imgcachebig1.13922663.jpg Honey and apricot pie
    imgcachebig1.13820669.jpg Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
    imgcachebig1.13766183.jpg Chocolate Pie with Meringue Topping
    imgcachebig1.13699234.jpg Mincemeat Handpies
    imgcachebig1.13651247.jpg Blueberry Handpies
    imgcachebig1.13591465.jpg Rhubarb Pie
  • Post #51 - March 12th, 2018, 7:16 pm
    Post #51 - March 12th, 2018, 7:16 pm Post #51 - March 12th, 2018, 7:16 pm
    The rest of the pictures
    imgcachebig1.14522070.jpg Chocolate Coconut Pie
    imgcachebig1.14469954.jpg Pineapple Oatmeal Pie
    imgcachebig1.14349181.jpg The First Pie winner - French Silk
    imgcachebig1.13969634.jpg Chocolate Cherry Pecan Pie
  • Post #52 - March 12th, 2018, 8:24 pm
    Post #52 - March 12th, 2018, 8:24 pm Post #52 - March 12th, 2018, 8:24 pm
    Pie Lady wrote:There's some weird juju going on in a writer's group I'm in. Another team has bet mine that the loser buys the winner pie. I mentioned the pie contest and another coincidence involving our first-round story and bees, and my teammate said "If only someone made honeycomb pie" and sent a picture and details, which completely match LauraS' pie and recipe. I sense good things. Did anyone get a good shot of that pie so I can use it for smack-talk purposes?

    Thanks!

    What a weird coincidence! They don't want you to make it, do they? I'm happy to send along the recipe if you want.
  • Post #53 - March 13th, 2018, 9:50 am
    Post #53 - March 13th, 2018, 9:50 am Post #53 - March 13th, 2018, 9:50 am
    LauraS wrote:What a weird coincidence! They don't want you to make it, do they? I'm happy to send along the recipe if you want.

    Ha! Nope. None of them live in the same state. But thanks anyway!
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.

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