In the spring and early summer I start to think about fruit pie! All the fresh fruit starts to appear at the farmers market, orchards, and pick your own. Peaches, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and more! My dear friend Jan (we were college roommates!) lives near orchards and vineyards in Virginia for access to some great…
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Pie recipes – Homemaking series
Pie recipes are a true pleasure of life. At Casa Bouquet, pies are a preferred dessert and it’s not a family celebration without at least one pie! Pie recipe posts Coconut piecrust uses coconut cookies, coconut flakes, and butter for a tropical crust Key lime, passion fruit, and other tropical pies use Key lime…
Chocolate chess pie – a Southern classic
For special occasions, chocolate chess pie is a top choice for the crowd around the Casa Bouquet table. This old-time recipe has a rich, dark chocolate taste. You will need a pastry piecrust in an 8- or 9-inch pan, a small mixing bowl and spoon, a piecrust shield, and a glass measuring cup for melting…
Key lime pie & passion fruit & other tropical pies
(and passion fruit, and other tropical treats!) Celebrations mean time for pie at Casa Bouquet. Key lime pie is a favorite and the recipe can also be used with other tropical juices. Try this with my coconut crust for an instant island trip! You will need a piecrust in an 8- or 9-inch pan (coconut,…
Coconut piecrust
Pie is an important feature for celebrations around here. Key lime and passion fruit are two favorites. This coconut piecrust is a great taste complement for tropical flavors. We have five birthdays in our family in a 6-week period, so pies are on my mind right now. I’ve developed a coconut piecrust recipe that I…