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Shaker Lemon Pie with My Meyer Lemons

Posted on November 27, 2009 by

Plucked from our very own tree, two beautiful Meyer lemons. I’d promised to take another crack at the Shaker Lemon Pie almost exactly a month ago.  Thanksgiving morning, I was inspired to deliver. All credit and praise to Tartine Bakery … Continue reading →

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Pie Crust Epiphany – or – Pastry Demands Precision, Rewards Same

Posted on November 27, 2009 by

OK, technically, this is flaky tart dough.  The recipe comes from Tartine, the cookbook from the bakery of the same name.  I was making the dough for Shaker Lemon Pie, however, and tart epiphany sounded not as good and could … Continue reading →

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First Harvest of Meyer Lemons: Hot Toddy & Shaker Lemon Pie

Posted on October 26, 2009 by

While our Republic of Texas orange tree continues to grow at the epic pace of a quarter inch a year, and our Mexican lime throws off a meager harvest of tiny fruit that redeem themselves by fitting snugly in the … Continue reading →

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