I loved that show "Pushing Daisies" and the movie "The Waitress"...mainly for the pies.
So, I made my second apple pie, which was not as good as my first. I used different apples which were not as tart, and the crust was more chewy or something. Anyway, I finally took some time to really browse through my gramma's old recipe box. And I found some good pie recipes I will have to try (although I don't think any of them are her signature apple pie recipe).
Looking through the recipe box made me feel grateful for my grandparents and the time I got with them to learn about their way of life when they were younger. I wish I had taken more time to make perogies and cabbage rolls with gramma. I tried making Ukrainian style cabbage rolls once by myself, but they just fell apart!
Anyway, I've decided to start making a pie a week. This Sunday I think I'm gonna try a pear/ginger pie. We shall see!
I have my grandma's recipe box as well and share the same sentiment: wish ibspent more time learning how to cook (espiecially bake though, she was phenomenal!). Thankfully I still have one grandma to learn from though. There is much to learn about gardening and preserving from her! Let's not let these hand made traditions fade away!
ReplyDeleteLachelle! I would love that...if you are ever passing through vancouver....:) a cabbage roll meet-up?
ReplyDeleteHeather, yes, I totally am an avid enthusiast of cooking traditions and the like :)
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