Take one collection of pie recipes, sprinkle in some quotes and trivia, add generous portions of the author's passion for pies and you have the right mix of ingredients for Garden County Pie.
In the tradition of John Michael Lerma's previous cookbook Garden County, this book reads like a cross between a personal note to the reader and a journal of the fond memories that inspired many of the recipes. Explanations on the different qualities of the various forms of fat to tips on making things simple, will inspire bakers at all levels to bask in the pleasure of the aromas and creations coming from their own ovens.
Every recipe pairs the appropriate crust with each pie to eliminate nearly all of the guesswork needed to begin. However, deciding which pie to try first from the mouth-watering array of fruit, berry, cream, custard, chocolate, citrus, savory, holiday and nut recipes will likely present a pleasant challenge.
John Michael Lerma reveals the secrets to his award-winning recipes that have garnered him distinction from local festivals and fairs to the Food Network and the APC Crisco National Pie Championships. About his signature Vidalia Onion Pie he says: "My readers and 'foodies' have cherished the appealing flavors and luscious taste of this pie, both for dessert and as an entree."
Of particular delight in this book are the fascinating pie fun facts and trivia. It might not come as much of a surprise to learn that one out of four Americans prefer apple pie, but how many people know that the plane Buddy Holly died in was named the "American Pie?"
Offering so much more than typical "how to" cookbooks, Garden County Pie will have everyone from the novice to the experienced relating back to the origins of the expression "easy as pie!"
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