These pies were rather time intensive, so by the end of the 2 hour process I felt like I needed a nap. My legs always ache after standing in the kitchen for a long time, so I think that's one reason I don't enjoy cooking very much. Whenever the creating part is done I'm weary and am left with a huge mess...not my favorite thing.
By the time Eva and Michelle left both pots of filling were chilling in the fridge and the pie crusts were cooling. I cleaned up the many dishes just in time for James and Jessica to arrive to stay for the weekend. (Jimmy and Amie and all their family were heading to Mesquite, NV for a wedding.)
I finished the pies that evening by myself and took the chocolate-cream pie to the Harvest Dinner at the church. It looked a bit like slop on the plate, but when I asked someone eating it how it was he said "It's amazing." So hooray for that!
**Do you make pies from scratch?
Do you get weary standing in the kitchen?
Has a friend ever taught you how to make something?**
Do you get weary standing in the kitchen?
Has a friend ever taught you how to make something?**
27 comments:
I don't make enough things from scratch, because I'm with you...when I put a lot of time and effort into a meal or dessert, I just don't enjoy it as much. ALthough, there is something to be said for quality, homemade fare. I just want someone else making it for me! :)
Wow- Michelle is such a great friend. How fun to learn this from her and have the pictures to document it.
I make pies from scratch every year. They are work but worth it to me- I can't stand store bought pies.
I don't get wary in the kitchen- but I am in there a lot because I make most things from scratch, so I think I may have conditioned myself- heee.
That was so awesome of her to teach you!
I make everything from scratch. My dutch apple pie is famous. I don't get weary in the kitchen either. It's something I enjoy doing.
I'm not one to get out and help with my kids' sports teams though. It's so cool that you do that and enjoy it!
I want to try this for my hubby's birthday, he loves cream pies. I am hesitant about the crust though...I may just buy it, they are so even and smooth from the store.
I do lots of things from scratch, but cut corners with some things (like pie crust for example). I don't like store bought cookies or brownies so they are ALWAYS from scratch, but I prefer boxed cakes, so it just depends.
oh neat! i love this idea.
i have always wanted to learn how to make pie and sadly, i never learned from my grandmother before she passed. my painter (funny story to document later, once the &#@$# powder room is finally finished!) has offered to teach me. i couldn't be happier b/c i have had his pies and they are delish!
yours look amazing. cream pie = yum
yay for good friends.
I have never made a pie from scratch but other things, yes.
My friend Melissa is a terriffic cook and she has tried to teach me how to make certain dishes but somehow when I replicate it's just not the same.
Fun twist on creative Fri.
I've made a few pies from scratch and it's always the crust that brings them down. Too thick, or they are brittle things that bring a sort of despondent rage from me (and who needs that from a pie!?!)
Yours look fantastic and make me hungry. that's success!
My mom made every single thing from scratch. When I went to college I was thrilled to eat kraft mac & cheese & white store bread- what a fool.
I do make pies - pie crust is one of those things- if the tides are right it turns out. It can be so frustrating then the next time it's easy.
I hope Michelle shares the recipe.
I am amazed at how many times you have visitors, especially kids at your home. You must be great with kids & obviously have a very generous heart & tolerance for a little craziness.
I am glad your chocolate pie turned out good- I've never made one of those- marie calendars chocolate cream pie are my favorite though.
P.s. my sisters kids are supposed to come next weekend... can they stay with you? jk
i had a friend teach me how to make rolls and there is never a time i have made them that i don't think about her taking the time to do that for me.
i have been trying to teach myself to makes pies, i used to try to make one a month, but seem to make more during this time of year. they always turn out horrible! but i am not giving up.
Slop on a plate?!?!? I doubt that. I remember you describing the pie for your b-day and you made me so hungry! What a great friend to come help you do that and what lucky ward members to get a piece!
That was a fun twist on Creative Friday! I am cracking up at pjmesser's comment: if the tides are right it turns out. It does feel like that sometimes with pie crust... I hope you are enjoying your vanilla pie!
My MIL taught my SIL and I how to make homemade pasta. Hers is fabulous and her multi-course holiday meals are straight out of Gourment Magazine. We all love and cherish these, but I can not see myself making homemade pasta. Maybe one day... Maybe.
I love standing in the kitchen..and never notice I'm tired until its over. Baking and cooking are strangely my therapy (IF they can be done without kids, that is!).
So fun that Michelle shared her skills!
I love making lemon meringue pie from scratch. And yes, I do get very weary standing in the kitchen. That's why I'm commenting on your blog instead of cleaning the kitchen after dinner.
wow...that is amaazing....i am going to have to come to michelles house for a private lesson to. I do get tired and achy after standing many hours in the kitchen..i think i had heal pain severe after abusing this...i've noticed lately when i spend more time it is starting to come back...it had been at least 3 years...so back to tennis shoes for awhile...feel lkke a dork.
any how...how tasty..i love love love cream pies...and where are you? any how
I have never made a homemade pie but I would like to learn. Your pies look REALLY yummy!!!
how awesome she taught you this! if either of you, or both, would like to take a major trek up north to teach me, that would be great. :)
i love the photo with the hands and the crust- i'm obsessed with people's hands and i thought it was a great picture!
i think there is so much more meaning when you make something someone else taught you to make- or from a recipe someone else handed down to you. i will never forget learning to make bread when i turned 28 from a friend- i think of her every time i crank that bread machine up. :)
What a great idea for creative friday! I do make pies from scratch, but I only do crust from scratch at Thanksgiving. A friend in NOLA taught me how to make strawberry jam and I silently thank her every time I make it. Also, Mindy taught me how to quilt and that was life changing for me!
That looks so fun! In the kitchen
with a friend and unlike your scrapbook Fridays, you got to taste
the project ;) That's awesome.ciao
I am a scratch pie maker. My mother is the best pie-maker in the world, and I am trying to catch up. Every fall for many years we get together and make dozens and dozens of apple pies for our freezers. So much fun. For the past two years Barb has come and joined us, which was great. We actually just did this two saturdays ago, so I was excited to see your pie tutorial.
The pies look great! The crusts looked especially great, which is always the hardest part for me!!
I do enjoy making homemeade pies now and then. It is a good learning experience, because I usually learn something new everytime.
That was super nice of Michelle to come give you a tutorial.
I get weary in the kitchen and find it exhausting to cook. I do enjoy making pies from scratch (at least strawberry and peach) I have never attempted pumpkin or apple.
Fortunately my MIL taught me (since my mom is no cook)
It is a huge process making the crust, but always so rewarding!
Yum! What a great friend. I love cream pies made from scratch, but can't say that I've ever made one myself. I admire a good and pretty crust, but I don't trust my abilities.
I'm good at the pie crusts, but I haven't tried a homemade cream pie filling in a long time. Do you think Michelle will post her cream filling recipe?
I love that you guys did this together. Such a wonderful friendship.
I'm too distracted by Carlo's comment to say anything more. I can't wait to hear about her painter teaching her to make pies.
I love making food from scratch--but pie crust eludes me. I have no confidence. Last year I set out to learn how to make it, but then I quickly realized that I would then have to eat all those practice pies, and I just couldn't justify that! Lucky you to have a lesson from an expert!
i would enjoy baking so much more if a great friend would come over and make the crust for me!
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