Wednesday, January 19, 2011

~ A Pie Party~

My friend Cheryl @ JoJo's Joys is having a party.

~ A Pie Party~

Pies are a favorite dessert here at HFTS
so I decided to join in with a few slices of my own.

Enjoy!



Apple Pie



Apple is my favorite of the fruit pies, though cherry and peach are right up at the top of the list too.



Pumpkin pie is a favorite of my personal "chef" and a must for the fall season.



This one was trimmed using my set of William Sonoma mini pie crust cutters.



I like to serve pumpkin pie with a healthy scoop of whipped cream and a side of honey glazed Texas pecans.



Pecan pie, made with our famous Texas pecans, is a holiday favorite.



Why, you might ask, is this one sitting among sea shells in a fish net? Click here to read my FFT edible book review on MERMAIDS IN THE BASEMENT, written by the talented Michael Lee West, also hostess of Foodie Friday.



Lemon meringue pie is my summer favorite.



This too was featured in a FFT edible review, CHERRIES IN WINTER, by Suzan Colón. Click here to read about this delightful book.


Pocket Pie Photos From William Sonoma

Pocket pies made in the William Sonoma pocket pie molds are also a favorite around here. The individual pies are fun for parties and are easy to make. I also highly recommend the mini pie crust cutters that William Sonoma sells. I like to trim the edge of a pie crust with a decorative edge, and the embossed detail of these cutters adds an extra touch.

Below is the recipe I use for making pie crusts.

No Fail Pie Crust

1 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup corn oil

2 1/2 tablespoons ice water

Sift flour with salt into bowl. Slowly dribble oil into flour, mixing with fork until coarsely blended. Sprinkle water over dough and mix. Form into a ball and roll out between sheets of wax paper. Peel off top piece of paper and fit crust into 9-inch or 10-inch pan. (If paper sticks to crust, chill in refrigerator a few minutes.) to bake pie shell, prick pastry all over with fork and bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.



Yes, pies are definitely a favorite thing.

When I have a big "piz-za" pie, that's amore!

Celebrate National Pie Day, January 23rd



Click here to join JoJo's Pie Party

Also linking to





Labels: , , , , , , , , ,
Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

46 comments:

  1. Cathy~Mille FleurJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    May I have a piece of each;)? What yummy images! I have been dying to try the Williams Sonoma pocket pies...you have inspired me!

    Have a wonderful evening!

    ReplyDelete
  2. LynnJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Wow-Beautiful pies Sarah! Lovin' your pretty decorations! I want to work on that this year:@)

    ReplyDelete
  3. On Crooked CreekJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Sarah,
    They all look so yoummy! My favorite is pumpkin pie in the fall and butterscotch pie in the summer. Your pies look amazing! Thanks for sharing!
    Fondly,
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  4. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Sarah, I will be right over, fork in hand!!!

    Love these...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Sarah, these pies are soo pretty, I'd almost hate to cut a piece from one. (I did say ALMOST)! You've got my mouth watering! I need to get some of those pocket pie thingys from W.S. I bet we'd like those. Thanks for the recipe. Wish my pies looked as pretty as yours. laurie

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Sarah! Oh, yummy! Every pie looks so delicious! Can I come over? I'm sure you've got at least one slice left!
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

    ReplyDelete
  7. JacquelineJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Sarah, these are the most beautiful collection of pies I have ever seen. I am going to have to get some of those WS pie cutters. They make each pie a work of art. You could open a pie shop or just sell to restaurants. I really have never seen lovelier pies.

    While I am shopping there, I think I ought to pick up another kitchen gadget, the little pocket pie gadget. Those are just adorable. I know some grandkids that would love to help make and eat those cutie pies.

    ReplyDelete
  8. KarenaJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Yum! I agree with Cathy I will have a sliver of each as they are all favorites!!

    Come and join in my Gorgeous Giveaway from Blydesign!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    ReplyDelete
  9. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Oh YUMMY!! Ok now I need a piece of pie girl ha ha!! Hey I'm been sick so you should send me a care piekage ha ha!!
    Hope you have a GREAT Weekend my dear friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

    ReplyDelete
  10. French-KissedJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    All of your pies look amazing and I am quite certain they are all as good as they look. Being named Sarah and living in Texas is a very good combination for great pie making...my mom's name is Sarah and she's from Texas and I love her pies. I have wanted those WS leaf cutters for some time and seeing how beautiful your pies look with them has convinced me to give in and go get them.

    ~jermaine

    ReplyDelete
  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    After seeing your pretty pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving I ordered a set of crust cutters from Williams Sonoma, Sarah. Thye add such a special touch! I also have a few of their pocket pie molds which I enjoy using.

    ReplyDelete
  12. MaggieJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Sarah, my dear you have definitely hit the jackpot with all of these glorious pies.
    I love the way you style your pix too.
    I'll be using the WS pie crust cutters, that you sent me, for my next pie this weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Hello Sarah,
    I love how you trim the edge of your pies with the cutted cookies. That looks so pretty. I am a visual consumer, for me that is very important.
    I will copy that (and thinking of you when I serve my pie. LOL)
    Greetings, Johanna

    ReplyDelete
  14. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Your pies look delicious! My all time favorite pie is pecan...love it!
    Hugs,
    Penny

    ReplyDelete
  15. La Table De NanaJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    You have those cute pockets:) What a pretty pie post Sarah..So sweet.

    ReplyDelete
  16. DeniseJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Oh, my! You shared so many delicious pies. I have a couple of questions.

    1. Do you put the little decorative leaves around your pie right away, or do you wait a bit. Mine always end up too dark.

    2. I have had sort of blah results with the pie pocket cutters. Do you have any tips.

    ReplyDelete
  17. VictoriaJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Yay such a yummy delightful post...GOrgeous!! all the photos are fabulous!!And how cool..i just made an apple pie with stars for my brother's b-day this week...so cool! Beautiful tribute to pies Sarah..you are magical!! and now i am so hungry!
    Kiki~

    ReplyDelete
  18. Designs on 47th StreetJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Your pies are SO pretty! I love to bake but have never perfected pies. Thanks for the ideas and for the easy pie crust.

    Donna

    ReplyDelete
  19. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Your pies look yummy!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I'll take just a sliver . . . of each!
    You always come up with a friday's favorite to.die.for.

    ReplyDelete
  21. ShirleyJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I like pie too, especially that pecan pie!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Susan FreemanJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    You can never have enough pie!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

    ReplyDelete
  23. •°°• IcyBC •°°•January 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Yummy yummy pies..I love hot apple pie too!

    ReplyDelete
  24. JojoJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Wish I weren't such a pie addict - all of these pies look delicious! Tomorrow I'm making a banana cream pie for the pie party! Can't wait!!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    OH I love pies ! Great post and recipe ! Thank you !
    Happy week end.
    Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  26. KathleenJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Wow, they all look so good! Great selection, too~
    I guess next up is cherry for Val and Geo Washington's Day.
    Or maybe Ground Hog Pie, LOL
    kind of like a Shepherd's pie! :)

    ReplyDelete
  27. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Oh they all look so delicious and so pretty!! Yum!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. MrsJenBJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Those pies...oh my goodness. The crusts are just gorgeous. I wish I had a slice of that pecan pie right now! (with a "healthy" bit of whipped cream, too!)

    ReplyDelete
  29. fitty's pinky rose cottageJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    there is one word here.. yummy! double yummy! tripple yummy!.. delish!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Jeanne HenriquesJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Oh Sarah! This is wonderful!!
    Yum and double yum...many thanks for the recipe :)
    Jeanne xxx

    ReplyDelete
  31. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    YIES! I BETTER RUN in the other way...my hips are already expanding just from the pictures! Oh Sara, what a wonderful post. My favorite pie is blueberry à la mode....with ONLY vanilla HAAGEN DAZ!!!

    Thank you dearest for coming to my new post. It is always so nice to see you! Anita

    ReplyDelete
  32. RettabugJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I'll take a slice of any one of those pies but I laughed out loud at your oxymoron "a healthy scoop of whipped cream" LOL Bring it on, Honey! ;-)

    I used my set of little pie crust cutters on sugar cookie dough for the tennis luncheon. They made nice tiny bite sized cookies & they really worked GREAT! Really fast!

    Still enjoying your birthday? I am!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Glenda/MidSouthJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Oh my! I was not hungry til I opened this post. :D They all look yummy.
    Enjoy your weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Oh, what a tasty post! All of the pies look so good Sarah!

    ReplyDelete
  35. xinexJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    The pies look scrumptious, Sarah, and the presentation is fabulous. Going to look at your review now....Christine

    ReplyDelete
  36. FlossJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Hello - how nice to meet you! Thanks for your comment. We were just telling our sons tonight about pecan pie - as British boys living in France they've never eaten one...

    ReplyDelete
  37. Pom PomJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I almost bought a gourmet pie at the grocery store today. After reading your post, I wish I had!
    Yum!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Oh my goodness these pies are awesome! You make me want to go bake one right now!

    ReplyDelete
  39. BethJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Your pies are just beautiful, Sarah! I love the crusts with the leaves, etc - so pretty. Thank you for telling me about JoJo's Pie party!
    Blessings, Beth

    ReplyDelete
  40. MaryJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    They are all beautiful looking pies Sarah.......but my favorite has to be Pecan, love, love nuts!!!!

    Will give your crust recipe a try, sounds really good and quick.

    Hugs -Mary

    ReplyDelete
  41. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Sarah, thank you so much for linking these beautiful pies to Favorite Things. I had to come over and look again, and my mouth is watering again. laurie

    ReplyDelete
  42. SueJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Beautiful looking pies...I especially liked the pumpkin with the big scoop of whipped cream and the candied nuts...Sue@Rue-Mouffetard

    ReplyDelete
  43. Country Wings in PhoenixJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Hi Sarah Sweetie...
    Oh I can't wait to try your recipe for the crust, is sounds and looks mighty tasty.

    I love these pies you have shared. You know all of my hearts desires here. How wonderful that lemon meringue looks. Just lightly browned on top.

    I love the little leaves on the crust border that you made. That looks so elegant. Now pecan pie, oh my do I ever love that one. Momma and Daddy live in Oklahoma and I always have the best pecans a gal could ever ask for, fresh from their orchard, each year. I am never without a freezer bag of pecans. I would love your recipe for that one. I am always looking for a good one.

    Many hugs sweetie and So much love. A tasty and delightful post. Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  44. DebbiedoosJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    The snow and ice pictures were amazing. I never saw anything like it. The pies, YUM. My Mom and make a great pie. I may have to try your no fail crust sometime. Have a great day!

    ReplyDelete
  45. bjJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    OOO, what beautiful pies you bake. So so pretty. And, I'll bet they taste every bit as good as they look.
    xoxo bj

    ReplyDelete
  46. Donna@Conghaile CottageJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    There is nothing that shouts COMFORT and LIGHTS UP ones day MORE than fresh baked PIE! Yours are sending me off to the kitchen to BAKE!!! I have been toying with buying those William Sonoma molds for some time. WOW they sure do look good. AND I love the video they had on their site demonstrating them! I LOVE your honey pecans(HOW do you make them, my guys LOVE Honey and I would LOVE to make those to go with my pumpkin pies)???
    Loved every detail here Sarah, you always have such beautiful posts and keep me adding to my WISHLIST,hehe...
    Love&Hugs,
    Donna

    ReplyDelete

Thank you to each of you who take the time to leave a comment. I read and appreciate each and every one and will respond to any questions. Your notes are the only way I know who has stopped in for a visit.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)