The Lost Art of Pie Making Made Easy (Paperback)

~ Barbara Swell (Author) "Time was when an American woman's worth was inextricably connected to her ability to turn out a dandy homemade pie with a flaky crust..." (more)
Key Phrases: unbaked crust, filling bubbles, tender crust, Aunt Jenny, Dee Dee, Aunt Chick (more...)

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"Barbara Swell's books are like little gazettes - packed full of recipes, photos, drawings, and lore." -- Malaprop's Bookstore

Product Description

Come home to pie! This witty and fun book shows you how to make a darn good pie in a jiffy. You’ll feel like you’re back in your grandma’s kitchen as she shows you how she rolls out her flaky, tender pie crust. Recipes date from 1831, many from 19th century handwritten cooking journals. Includes old-time pie lore, pie insults, why men love pie, pie contest tips, vintage photos, historic recipes, and more. Make pies like Rum Bittersweet Chocolate, Fresh Raspberry, Louisiana Peanut, as well as quick flip pies, dumplings, and crisps.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Native Ground Music (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883206421
• ISBN-13: 978-1883206420
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,204 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Illustrated with vintage photos and laced with advice , October 11, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The Lost Art Of Pie Making Made Easy is a slender (72-page) gem of a specialty cookbook dedicated to passing along the pie-making wisdom of an American yesteryear to a new generation of kitchen cooks with an appreciation for old-fashion recipes that range from Double Sour Cherry Amaretto; Aunt Martha's Coconut Cream; Bourbon Pecan; and Mom's Lemon Meringue; to Honey Apple Dumplings, Louisiana Peanut; Hot Fudge Funny Cake, and Vanilla Crumb. The Lost Art Of Pie Making Made Easy is more than just another recipe collection, it is nicely enhanced throughout with such tidbits of advice as how to overcoming pie crust fear and how to host your own pie contest, to insights into just why men love pie and a pie calorie work-off system. Illustrated with vintage photos and laced with advice from 1930's era "Pie Aunts", The Lost Art Of Pie Making Made Easy will prove to be an immediately popular addition to any kitchen cookbook collection -- not to mention family dinner menu planning!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Basic Pies, January 28, 2008

By	R. Contreras "Busy Bee" (TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I bought this as a gift, but of course I reviewed it before gifting. It was really basic and great for really teaching you the how to's of pie making (something that is truly a lost art)

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, October 21, 2005

By	Jennifer A. Wickes "Food Writer" - See all my reviews

The Lost of Pie Making Made Easy is another gem with more historic black and white photos, old-time advertisements, tips from pie makers and of course, recipes, Swell shows us another winner!

With Swell's passion and knowledge of the simpler times, or so we believe, she has created this book filled with wonderful recipes, such as: Shoofly, Louisiana Peanut and Concord Grape pie.

For all pie lovers and historic cooking lovers, pick up this book too. Swell's pie book is sure to please!