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What's Giving Me Life
The places, people, recipes, traditions, and little moments that are inspiring me lately. Think of it as everything I'd tell you if we were catching up over coffee—or cooking dinner together.
Classic Peach Pie
When peaches are truly at their peak, I don’t think there’s a better way to show them off than a classic peach pie. This one keeps things simple: juicy peaches, lemon, vanilla, nutmeg, and just enough sugar tucked between two flaky, buttery crusts. It’s the kind of summer dessert that deserves a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and absolutely no unnecessary fuss. Yield: 1 (9-inch) double-crust pie Servings: 8 Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30-45 minutes Total Time: Abo
Maddie Umali
Aug 213 min read
Pie Dough
Homemade pie dough can feel intimidating, but this version is surprisingly forgiving. Cold butter gets worked into flour by hand, then just enough ice water and apple cider vinegar are added to bring everything together. The result is a flaky, buttery crust that works for fruit pies, galettes, and just about anything else that calls for pie dough. Yield: 2 pie dough disks Servings: Enough for 1 double-crust pie or 2 single-crust pies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes
Maddie Umali
Aug 212 min read
Classic Pumpkin Pie
There are plenty of pumpkin desserts to enjoy throughout the fall, but Thanksgiving belongs to pumpkin pie. This is my version of the classic: a flaky, all-butter crust filled with a silky, warmly spiced pumpkin custard and topped with homemade whipped cream. It's simple, timeless, and exactly the kind of pie that deserves a spot on every Thanksgiving table. Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie Servings: 8 Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus at least 1½ hours chilling time for the dough) Cook Time
Maddie Umali
Jul 273 min read
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