Monthly Archives: November 2009

What The Puck?

Posted on November 29, 2009 by nonsequiteuse

OK, really bad title, I know.  But how could I resist? I’m bright red as I confess that even though I watched part of the show, I missed the news that mayoral candidate Annise Parker’s appearance last week on the … Continue reading →

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Zebra Cake? Icebox Cake? Easy Cake.

Posted on November 28, 2009 by nonsequiteuse

This cake was one of my favorites as a child.  We called it zebra cake, because you get zebra stripes when you slice it. As I got more and more into baking, I would run across mentions of icebox cake.  … Continue reading →

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Shaker Lemon Pie with My Meyer Lemons

Posted on November 27, 2009 by nonsequiteuse

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 nonsequiteuse

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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Soggy Pumpkin Pie Solution #2 – Fortified Crust

Posted on November 27, 2009 by nonsequiteuse

The fried pies received universal acclaim.  Allen ate five on Monday, saving me from the task of batting clean-up on the second batch. Since we fried two turkeys Thanksgiving morning, I skipped another round of fried pies.  I would have … Continue reading →

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