Not So Secret Family Recipes: Pies

Madeleine Thien’s “Simple Recipes” is a story about a young woman reflecting on a harrowing event from her past- the abuse of her older brother in her childhood home. The story begins with the narrator’s current self who begins to reminisce on a moment of childhood love between her and her father which is jarringly replaced with a haunting scene of parental abuse between her brother and father. This moment in time changed the way that the narrator saw her father as she states that, “this violence will turn all my love to shame and grief, (Thien 504) and is a moment of trauma, A psychic injury… caused by emotional shock the memory of which is repressed and

Bakers Delight has treats for all ages, ranging from fresh bread to finger buns to chocolate croissants, and works to create a family environment.

The Pathman Lewis Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 16th at 12PM. I’ve added this event to everyone’s respective calendar.

There is truly no other confection that says both Southern and New Orleans more than the classic pecan praline. Our original creamy pecan pralines are no stranger to acclaim, from winning the Atlanta Gourmet Show’s Best Candy award to being listed as the best in America by Bon Appétit magazine. Similar to candied pecans, only creamier, pecan pralines resemble a cookie, but are actually a crumbly candy patty we make from fresh cream, butter, sugar, and Louisana pecans. We do have candied pecans, which we call glazed pecans, or else the praline pecans, which are the pecan nut without the praline coating. You can find those under the “nuts” category at the top of the page.

Mary Ann Shaffer’s and Annie Barrows’ novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society offers insight into life during, and shortly after, World War II through a collection of letters between successful author Juliet Ashton and many others ranging from her publisher to a man by the name of Dawsey Adams who found a book with her address in it. Juliet describes her hardships during the war, specifically on page 25, paragraph 4, where she can be quoted saying: “Remember the night last year when you met my train to tell me my home had been bombed flat? You thought I was laughing in hysteria? I wasn’t- it was in irony-if I’d let Rob store all my books in the basement, I’d still have them, every one”. On this quotation you can see how Juliet

In a family of six you can be assured that when dessert comes out after a homemade meal that you better be fast so you can get your own share of mamma pecan pie. Even if it is cut into equal pieces there are motivations for wanting more than your fair share. Motivations such as, you missed out on seconds during the main course, you just love her cooking, or you don’t want your siblings to get more than you. These motivations create havoc until mom instructs everyone that, “there will be no fighting over my pie”. It is so interesting that in terms of the fight for a piece of pie, similarities can be drawn to the scramble for Africa. Though there was no one that stood in the place of a mother to tell the European powers that they needed to

In order to make this perfect meal for Thanksgiving I am going to need the following dishes. Obviously I am going to need a Ham or turkey because it isn't thanksgivng without the main meat dish. Then we are going to need some traditional stuffing along with some Potatoes. Usually we have Rolls and Little Sausages at our thanksgiving. Then we our own reciped Green Bean Casorole. You can;t have any potatoes if you don't have some gravy on them as well as some corn and beans! Of co

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is an epistolary novel by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, first published in 2008. The story is set in 1946, and takes place in London and on the island Guernsey. Juliet Ashton is one of the main characters. She is looking for a new subject for her next book, and this is when she recieves a letter from Dawsey Adams from Guernsey. When Dawsey reveals that he is a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Juliet’s curiosity is piqued and it is not long before she begins to hear from other members. One of them is Elizabeth McKenna. She is a great friend to the islanders, and can easly earn the trust of practically anyone through her kindness. In addition, we also hear about

Derby pie: Named for the storied horse race, Derby pie was originally invented by the Melrose Inn in Prospect, KY. Today the official recipe for this chocolate-chip-and-pecan pie is closely guarded by Louisville's Kerns Bakery, but thankfully they can be ordered online. Or, try a thoroughbred pie, a take on this dreamy Kentucky dessert.

Madeleine Thien’s “Simple Recipes” is a short story that depicts an immigrated family facing problems of cultural preservation; “Hills like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway portrays a couple facing difficulties in decision-making about their unplanned pregnancy. Despite the difference in plots and themes respectively, both stories discuss about relationships are being put at stake as a result of different factors emerge in the plot. In the two stories, competing values, problems with communication and lack of understanding between two people emerge as elements that can ruin a relationship. Therefore, the two stories reveal that selfishness is the initial and eventual cause for broken relationships.

“Amy’s Baking Company” is one of the exciting episodes of the reality show “Kitchen Nightmares”. After its airing, it became one of the show's most notorious episodes very quickly, and there is a damn good reason: Amy and Samy are the most psychotic restaurant owners due to their management.

Pie - in some parts of the US this can be a pastry, in other parts of the US this is a word for pizza.

Wacky chocolate cake is common household name in your house nothing better than a sweet smell of grandmother chocolate cake slowly baking in the early morning.‭ ‬Wacky chocolate cake recipe was pass down by my grandmother to my mom ever since then wacky chocolate cake was make multiple times.‭ ‬With my mom's touch our favorite cake become much healthier with rich moist chocolate taste.

This pie recipe combines the flavors of sweet potato and pralines. Feel free to try any flavor praline, and be sure to top with whipped cream for an extra decadent Sweet Potato Pecan Pie holiday dessert.

Eating brings people closer together everyday, and for everyone, there are important memories that have been created because of food. Whether it’s a formal dinner, or an informal picnic, there will always be special bonds between people because food was involved. We need to have traditions with food because they form and strengthen the bonds between us.