tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post9184269053983520449..comments2023-11-29T09:27:11.895-08:00Comments on at home with the farmer's wife: In Search of the Holy Grail - PieSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-48459776920768153082008-07-12T05:56:00.000-07:002008-07-12T05:56:00.000-07:00Oh good gravy! Now I'm starving. I love me some pi...Oh good gravy! Now I'm starving. I love me some pie. Being a Hoosier myself, I had high hopes when I clicked on that website but sadly there are none close to me. I had a wonderful pie at Epoch in Chicago a couple weeks ago. Lemon Merinque. I don't know how any other will ever compare to it.Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-54090683495311723842008-07-10T22:52:00.000-07:002008-07-10T22:52:00.000-07:00Suldog - I knew someone like that. You had to be v...Suldog - I knew someone like that. You had to be very careful where you went because you'd never know who he would take on.<BR/><BR/>Julie - Homemade coconut cream is awesome. Yum.<BR/><BR/>Karen - I guess I don't often think of savory when I think about pie, but yes...I like that kind also. Thanks for the e-mail. Got it.<BR/><BR/>Red Shoes - My mom has a great pie crust recipe. I must convince her to share.<BR/><BR/>Kendra - Patti's is terrific. Have you been there at Christmas? I can't imagine how long it takes to put up all the decorations. It's insane. I'm adding the Buggy place to my list. <BR/><BR/>Trish - Oh yeah, I love hanging out with those Mennonite gals.<BR/><BR/>Vee - I'll see you in the morning. You've got some explaining to do.<BR/><BR/>Rue - I don't think I've ever had a boysenberry pie. That's amazing. <BR/><BR/>DebraK - I'm going to have to try Martha's pie crust if my mom won't part with her recipe.<BR/><BR/>Kendra - My son ate what I wouldn't!!!!<BR/><BR/>Alaura - I love a good apple pie. That's the all time comfort dessert.<BR/><BR/>Veggie Mom - I'll go over and see what your pie-baking sister has been up to.<BR/><BR/>Thanks everyone. Phew...it's late and I'm going to bed!!!!<BR/><BR/>- SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-52550332101404609872008-07-10T19:47:00.000-07:002008-07-10T19:47:00.000-07:00Looks like I've found a fellow pie afficionado! My...Looks like I've found a fellow pie afficionado! My sister-in-law bakes yummy pies, and I blog all about her expertise. If you have a chance, please check out http://poprs.blogspot.com/2008/07/tasty-therapy.html and http://poprs.blogspot.com/2008/06/scrumptious_25.html--BTW, I'm a new blogger, and I'm running a Great Giveaway this week. Please drop in if you have a chance, OK, SITSta?Aunt Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925702578948250425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-43765087295168272322008-07-10T19:19:00.000-07:002008-07-10T19:19:00.000-07:00It sounds like a very ambitious quest, and a yummy...It sounds like a very ambitious quest, and a yummy one. Most everyone likes my apple pie. But they my be just being kind. But I like it too, then again I like most pies. Home made is the best than store bought. Hope you find your #1 pie, and share with us what it is and where it came from. <BR/>hugs;<BR/>AlauraCottage Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-82399037910661459602008-07-10T16:26:00.000-07:002008-07-10T16:26:00.000-07:00It looked yummy. What a disappointment!It looked yummy. What a disappointment!KWolfAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09919309738703744722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-7504253269662969602008-07-10T15:46:00.000-07:002008-07-10T15:46:00.000-07:00I'm not a pie baker but I'm always am willing to t...I'm not a pie baker but I'm always am willing to try.....again. Have you tried Martha Stewart's recipe for pie crust.....Pate Brisee, I think it's good, very flaky.<BR/>Hugs, DebraKDebra from Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539362962804034595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-27031817275282481832008-07-10T15:01:00.000-07:002008-07-10T15:01:00.000-07:00I love pie... all kinds of it :)My very favorite i...I love pie... all kinds of it :)<BR/><BR/>My very favorite is Mrs. Knott's Boysenberry Pie from Knott's Berry Farm (in CA) and I have the recipe, but I haven't seen boysenberries here. You can buy the pies in the frozen section almost everywhere, but it's not quite as good as the fresh ones we used to eat. Knott's made boysenberries up from loganberry, red raspberry and blackberry. You can read about it here:<BR/><BR/>http://www.knotts.com/coinfo/history/index.shtml<BR/><BR/>They serve it with homemade vanilla ice cream too... yum!<BR/><BR/>hugs,<BR/>rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-13852334150885193152008-07-10T14:21:00.000-07:002008-07-10T14:21:00.000-07:00Sorry about the pie...so disappointing. Yes! I've ...Sorry about the pie...so disappointing. <BR/><BR/>Yes! I've done my homework and I'm ready.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-49923931098981390822008-07-10T13:23:00.000-07:002008-07-10T13:23:00.000-07:00I cannot make a pie if my life would depend on it....I cannot make a pie if my life would depend on it....but check this out....<BR/><BR/>http://mennonitegirlscancook.blogspot.com/Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953079867758399259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-43297346168232383422008-07-10T12:05:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:05:00.000-07:00I have family in and around Paducah, KY, which is ...I have family in and around Paducah, KY, which is down the road a bit from Patti's. My grandparents (Dad's parents) used to eat at Patti's frequently, but they've since moved out of the area. It's been awhile since I've been there, but I'll have to try the Sawdust Pie sometime!<BR/><BR/>I'm a total pie snob...other than a few exceptions, the only pies I'll really eat are my Granma's homemade pies. Just about any pie she makes, I'll eat.<BR/><BR/>There is an Amish restaurant in Evansville, Indiana called The Black Buggy (www.blackbuggy.com) that has some pretty good pies.Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113442343449042962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-14618357730702806012008-07-10T12:04:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:04:00.000-07:00I make the same resolution every year, to conquer ...I make the same resolution every year, to conquer pie crust. So far, so bad. I remember when Oprah finished that whole trial thing in Texas over a comment she made about beef. She said the only thing that got her through was pie...and Jesus.life in red shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062702155081478369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-87170532405271342452008-07-10T10:11:00.000-07:002008-07-10T10:11:00.000-07:00I love pies. I tend to make mine without referring...I love pies. I tend to make mine without referring to a recipe.<BR/><BR/>I like savoury pies as well, Bacon & Egg pie, Steak & Mushroom pie and so on.<BR/><BR/>I'm not overly keen on the American pot pies though, I like my savoury pies made with puff pastry.<BR/><BR/>I also am rather partial to homemade lemon meringue pie. I haven't as yet been able to find a decent store made one. Most seem to have way to much meringue on top and it's not nice and crisp. As a result I prefer to make my own.<BR/><BR/>just emailed you the link to my Bacon & Egg pie recipeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109531002159599556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-58627381177733481262008-07-10T09:57:00.000-07:002008-07-10T09:57:00.000-07:00My step mom makes a yummy coconut cream pie. It's ...My step mom makes a yummy coconut cream pie. It's my all time favorite.Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-4142519853435100692008-07-10T09:26:00.000-07:002008-07-10T09:26:00.000-07:00I meant to say "your step-father" not grandfather,...I meant to say "your step-father" not grandfather, of course. Sorry!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-5241280782568883862008-07-10T09:25:00.000-07:002008-07-10T09:25:00.000-07:00You reminded me of a funny story.My father was tra...You reminded me of a funny story.<BR/><BR/>My father was traveling with my grandfather, somewhere in the southeastern U.S., and they stopped to have dinner at a roadside restaurant. The place had a big sign out front, "World's Best Apple Pie."<BR/><BR/>Well, my grandfather loved his pie, same as yours did. So, all through the meal, which from all reports was pretty good, his mouth was watering for that "World's Best" apple pie. Finally, they finished the meal and ordered desert; apple pie, of course.<BR/><BR/>Now, my father wasn't a shrinking violet, by any means, but he had manners and worried about people's feelings. My grandfather, on the other hand...<BR/><BR/>He took one bite of the pie, got this sour look on his face, and said, in a very loud voice, "This isn't the world's best apple pie! No, sir! Not even close! Come on, Tommy, let's go!"<BR/><BR/>My grandfather stood up and started walking towards the cashier. Tommy (my dad), who had been enjoying <I>his</I> apple pie, suddenly felt everyone in the restaurant staring at him. He sheepishly got up, and trailed after my grandfather. Once at the cashier's, my grandfather again stated his opinion.<BR/><BR/>"That was nowhere close to the best apple pie in the world. I've half a mind to go out there and change your sign myself!"<BR/><BR/>My father just cringed.<BR/><BR/>In later years, my father would never eat anyplace with my grandfather if he spotted any sort of sign outside that said "World's Best (whatever)". Once was enough.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-374307518910187312008-07-10T09:00:00.000-07:002008-07-10T09:00:00.000-07:00SA - True, but a weight packing endeavor.Jeanette ...SA - True, but a weight packing endeavor.<BR/><BR/>Jeanette - I need a trip to Santa Fe and Blue Fin Bay, Minnesota sounds like just the kind of place that would harbor a perfect slice.<BR/><BR/>Mary - I understand perfectly because much of my cooking is the "fly by the seat of your pants" variety, meaning there is no recipe. <BR/><BR/>Jill - I agree, pecan is always at the top of my list. The perfect Bloody Mary? I've been working on that also. The best I found was at a little bar/restaurant in Saugatuck, Michigan. Sorry, I can't remember the name. The Mary was perfectly spicy and was garnished with a long skewer of cheese, olives and hard salami. We would order as an appetizer!<BR/><BR/>Odd chick - Thanks! My heading was designed by Shannon at EightCrazy design. If you look on my sidebar you'll find a link to her site. Not only does she do custom designs, she has pre-made designs all ready to go! Check her out. She was a dream to work with.<BR/><BR/>- SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-13438588493571170882008-07-10T08:44:00.000-07:002008-07-10T08:44:00.000-07:00I love love your heading. Did you do that yourself...I love love your heading. Did you do that yourself!! Also your blog was so entertaining. I also live on a farm in New Mexico. We are growing corn and tripicalle right now and we're getting wonderful slow rain!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-5831873637264240332008-07-10T07:53:00.001-07:002008-07-10T07:53:00.001-07:00I'm not a huge pie fan... though I will make an ex...I'm not a huge pie fan... though I will make an exception for Pecan Pie. I do fancy that. <BR/><BR/>My quest is for the perfect Bloody Mary...Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-30442862034801561352008-07-10T07:53:00.000-07:002008-07-10T07:53:00.000-07:00That's funny, I am on a quest to see how much weig...That's funny, I am on a quest to see how much weight I can gain during menopause, so maybe I should take up your quest as well...<BR/><BR/>Strawberry rhubarb is my fave, but I don't have a recipe...<BR/>xoxo,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11799729997229744515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-55271626987259214272008-07-10T07:11:00.000-07:002008-07-10T07:11:00.000-07:00Next time in Santa Fe eat at El Farrol and get the...Next time in Santa Fe eat at El Farrol and get the pecan pie. It was very good. It was almost all pecans and very little goo. <BR/><BR/>Another good pie that I had was from a pie shop in Blue Fin Bay, Minnestoa. I had the very berry. I love berry pies.<BR/><BR/>I make an apple pie that makes me happy. It has the crumb top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-37149350939345937572008-07-10T06:14:00.000-07:002008-07-10T06:14:00.000-07:00I can't argue with the brilliance of trying to fin...I can't argue with the brilliance of trying to find the perfect piece of pie.Simple Answerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822106303781479311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-33281833022060397852008-07-10T06:02:00.000-07:002008-07-10T06:02:00.000-07:00Bobbi - It was awful. The Farmer's Son just finish...Bobbi - It was awful. The Farmer's Son just finished it and he had no complaints, but he'll eat anything!<BR/><BR/>Liberty Gal - I guess I'm going to need to take a road trip, huh? His pies seriously look awesome and I'm dreaming about that pie plate. But if I spent almost eighty dollars on a pie tin my grandmother would rise from grave!!! <BR/><BR/>About the cleanliness references. Oh my! The Farmer is in the business of fresh herbs. Food safety and cleanliness is beaten into us. Early in his career he worked for a large dairy operation. Their policy was to wash all the trucks (deliver and those large silver tankers) EVERY DAY. They had to be spotless. The thought was that even though the milk never touched the outside of the truck, the condition of the truck gave a message about cleanliness. <BR/><BR/>Heidi - Ooooh lah. Wow. That's cool.<BR/><BR/>Carol - I will be posting recipes as I bake, with the permission of the person who submitted it.<BR/><BR/>Jazzi - Those two pies were close - Sawdust and Maple Pecan - but there's something about that pecan pie.<BR/><BR/>Chocolate Chic - YES...that pie looked absolutely awesome!! I'm sure it was delicious. Loved the lemon zest. I guess I'm going to have to buy her cookbook and try it.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-81005938313033477112008-07-10T05:37:00.000-07:002008-07-10T05:37:00.000-07:00Have you considered the blueberry pie I made for T...Have you considered the blueberry pie I made for TWD?chocolatechichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926192602146485028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-33958419701655704252008-07-10T05:18:00.000-07:002008-07-10T05:18:00.000-07:00Wow, there's pie better than Patty's Sawdust Pie?M...Wow, there's pie better than Patty's Sawdust Pie?<BR/>Maybe you could become a judge at the pie contest at the fair. Surely there's a pie contest!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-4849828670575869042008-07-10T04:34:00.000-07:002008-07-10T04:34:00.000-07:00I hope you post the recipe, should you come across...I hope you post the recipe, should you come across a doo-zie.ZONE F DG TEAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432247968996367014noreply@blogger.com