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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Posted on August 9, 2011 by The Ministry of Pie

After last weekend’s soiree at Chez Dewes, the inventory was running a little low, so today it was time to both harvest and plant the next crop.  I picked up eight each, black plums, red Pluots and limes, a pint … Continue reading →

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Facts worth knowing

Posted on July 7, 2011 by The Ministry of Pie

Recently, I received a fantastic gift for my birthday from my mom, The White House Cookbook.  Originally published in 1887 and reprinted in several other years, my copy is an original 1905 edition.  You can purchase originals, modern reprints and a … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Lemons

Posted on June 17, 2011 by The Ministry of Pie

What can you do with 15 lemons? A lot, I imagine, if you’re Martha Stewart. Lemon popsicles, lemon table centerpiece, lemon place card holders, lemon-scented moth balls… the mind reels. I took my 15 lemons and made started to make Limoncello. I … Continue reading →

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