We have some beautiful crabapples we picked from my folks’ — they’re sweet and so good this year! It was suggested we make an apple pie, with the crabapples — I thought that was a great idea, so we did!! Usually we cook the apples first and then toss it into the pie crust, but…
Day: 24 August 2025

Pie Crust from 1873
I have always been fascinated with pioneer cooking. I think it’s the simple ingredients that make cozy homemade food to nourish the body and soul. They toiled for several hours over an open hearth or cook stove just to feed their family. It’s that hard work and tenacity that calls out to me. I especially…