Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life [Hardcover]

Baking from Art of the Pie is like having pie maker Kate McDermott at your elbow, encouraging, instructing and cheering you on. Whether youre a seasoned pie hand or a beginner with more enthusiasm than skill, Kates got you covered.Ive been baking pies my entire life, but making them with Kate was a liberating experience. With pioneer spirit she throws the textbook out the window and comes up with absolutely perfect crust filled with fruit that actually sings to you, telling you when its ready to be removed from the oven.Kate McDermott will not only teach you how to make a pieand a damn fine pie at thatshell show you how the homey and grounding craft of baking contains important life lessons. Her expertise, creativity, and generosity abound in these pages. The Art of the Pie is destined to be one of those fruit-stained, dog-earred, spine-snapped books youll cherish for years.I literally read it cover to cover. Kates recipes are logical and easy to follow, her hints and tricks helpful to even the most experienced pie baker. Her level of expertise is through the roof, and her confidence shines through in everything she says.In?Though Ive never had the pleasure of taking one of her pie camp classes, reading her books is the next best thing. Yes, you can pick up the book, turn to a recipe and make something delightful. But reading it is like hanging out with Kate, warm, inviting and comforting.Kate McDermott is a pie makers pie maker, someone who knows the ins and outs of pie in a way few others do. She brings several decades of experience to her beloved craft. More importantly, however, she exudes the passion and joy we all hope to see in our mentorsthe obvious reason that her pie camps and workshops regularly sell out. Kates on my short list of the best pie teachers around.One of the fondest memories of my life is baking pies with Kate. This extraordinary woman makes magic in the kitchen. Not only did she give me the skills to make spectaculls~