"Give a Piece a Chance." — Books. Blog. Pie Classes. And a Pinch of Activism.
It’s National Pi Day (3.14)! Let’s celebrate the infinite ways that pie can make the world a better place. For starters, WIN A COPY OF “MS. AMERICAN PIE.” My new cookbook will be in stores April 15, but you can get it sooner and for free by entering to win! Also included is a copy … Read more
When I made that strawberry crumble pie on Friday, I had the idea to share a slice of it with the FedEx guy when he delivered my cookbook. On Monday morning at 10 a.m. I just happened to open the door and saw the FedEx truck parked. I summed up the situation: FedEx Driver. Check. … Read more
Daisy. Posing on the front porch of the American Gothic House.This photo appears in my new cookbook, “Ms. American Pie.” I bought myself a bottle of my favorite white wine, La Crema Chardonnay, in anticipation of celebrating the end of a long, productive week. But as they day wore on and cocktail hour approached, I … Read more
My second book, “Ms. American Pie,” will be in stores in another month. Giving birth to a book for the second time is just as scary as it was the first. It involves all the same labor pains and anticipation I felt before. You would think it would be easier knowing how well “Making Piece” … Read more
Dear K, March 2, 2014 I’m so grateful you are taking care of my house while I’m away, but I’m sorry you are having to deal with my [insert your own adjective here] neighbors. … Read more
In December I had the privilege of giving a TEDx talk in Des Moines, Iowa. I’ve given many speeches over the past few years, but this one was special to me. If you’re familiar with TED and its independently organized TEDx events, then you know what I mean. TED stands for technology, entertainment and design, … Read more
I’ve been away from Eldon for a few months now. I’m making good on my word that I would not spend another winter in Iowa. I have to remind myself of that promise every so often because in spite of enjoying the record-breaking summer-like weather of Southern California (what a luxury to wear flip flops … Read more
In June 2003, I moved to Stuttgart, Germany to marry a smart and sexy automotive engineer, Marcus. It was the year Europe had record-breaking triple-digit temperatures. One of the first German words I learned, a word that still sticks with me the way the layers of sweat did that summer, was Hitzewelle. Heat wave. I … Read more
Did you miss the pie episode of the Melissa Harris Perry Show on MSNBC? No worries. The videos can be seen online. It was a fun experience to part of the panel discussion, even if I was joining in remotely from a studio in Chicago. Besides the host, Melissa Harris Perry, the panel was made up … Read more
Empanadas are pie too.Note the caipirinha cocktail to the upper left.And note the “Yes Please” card lower right. That meansyou want more meat. What do you do when you’ve been dating a vegetarian who has conditioned you to live without meat in your diet and a dear friend you haven’t seen in over a year … Read more