Who am I to turn down a piece of pie? Dione had a bake off during the NFL playoffs and shared. Oh how I love when you announce you MIGHT start a diet and how really good food comes your way. This comes from Dione's mama, perfectly handwritten like the good ole days. Enjoy! Unbaked… Continue reading Kentucky Highway Pie (sometimes known as Kentucky Derby)

July 4th 2009 will forever be etched in my mind.  God Bless America and God Bless this Peanut Butter Tart.  I received Wife of the Year because of this find.  Guests come in from out of town and wa-la,  a not good, but great pie makes its way to the fridge.  Juliet brings one of… Continue reading Peanut Butter Tart (Pie)

Think Buttermilk or Chess Pie with chocolate.   My first love is a good cake or pie.    Kendra is the queen and very accomplished cookie maker.  I have made this Choclate Chess Pie countless times and have served it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.    The recipe is from a very old cookbook,  Lone Star… Continue reading Chocolate Chess Pie

Let me tell you, you only make this pie for someone you really love. It's not quick, but it is delicious. It's really good if you can find chocolate wafer cookies, but if not, I've also used ginger and almond cookies. You could use graham crackers in a pinch (maybe chocolate ones?). I made this… Continue reading Carmelized Banana Creme Pie