So, summer is slowly getting underway. The Nats have won a few games, the smell of steak on the grill is emanating from many a rooftop deck, and pies made with fruit (can you believe it!?! Fruit season is finally here!) are flying off the racks. Well, maybe not the racks, let's change that to : "are flying out of the oven."
I've got a few new ones to add to the list:
Let's see, just yesterday I made a new one to take to a birthday cookout. Oh, and it was good. I guess you probably want to know what it was...sorry. It was a Sweet Cherry Pie with an Almond-Coconut Crunch topping. Yum! The cherries were so big and juicy. And coconut with cherries? Who knew that combination would be so wonderful! Sadly, the birthday boy didn't get to eat any. Turns out he's allergic to almonds. And coconut. -->Sorry, Ryan, really not trying to kill you!
Also, new for the summer: Chocolate Haupia Pie. You're probably wondering what the heck is haupia? Well, let me just tell you that haupia is heavenly. Coconut pudding made with coconut milk, instead of regular milk and coconut flavoring. We discovered this pie while on the Hawaiian Island of O'ahu. It's soooo good...A nice flaky crust, topped with a layer of homemade chocolate pudding, topped with homemade coconut pudding, topped with whipped cream, topped with chocolate and coconut shavings. Does it get any better than that??? I don't think it does.
Well, it's time for me to go. I've got other pies to think of and dream up. Tune in next week to hear all about the Blueberry Peach pie and maybe even the Apricot Mango pie.
Don't you just love the summer?
Oh, and remember, there's always time for a slice!
Straight From The Pie Hole
