Explorer's Log : Day 7

Discoveries continue to be made, and I'm only a week out of the harbor. A few days ago I experimented with savory fruit tarts, aka mini quiches. Flavor on the left is Grape with Dubliner Cheddar. Flavor on the right is Apple with Brie, which was the more successful one. It is subtle and creamy with a good balance between the apple and brie, not overpowering at all. I had high hopes for the grape/dubliner... alas, it needs some work. It's a bit too tangy and has a pretty intense flavor. Maybe it needs to be combined with another type of cheese to mellow it out. Or maybe some people would love it. Not sure yet... This was a great exercise for me though, it led me to really think about where my focus should lie. I'm very inspired by sweet pies these days. Daydreams of Mexican inspired pies keep floating into my head. Spicy Chocolate Banana, Flan Pie, butter/sugar/cinnamon tortilla pockets, mango empanadas... the list goes on and on. More on Mexi-Pies later...


As always, thanks for the support!
xo*a

pictures from internets from cameras on phones

Pardon the camera phone pic in the header above. It's just a place holder until my track suit wearing brother in law can come over to take some real profesh pics.

xo*a

They're a hit!

I did it. I made my first mass batch of mini pies! Two of my favorite people got married last weekend and they asked me to make some pies for their rehearsal dinner. I gladly said yes, of course.

I made 3 different kinds: mixed berry in a graham cracker crust with cream cheese filling, bourbon soaked peach in graham cracker crust with cream cheese filling and apple in a tart crust with a spiced creamy dulce de leche filling. People loved them! In fact, I don't think I made enough. 144 mini pies for 90 people, I probably should've made twice that.

It was a little harrowing but successful. Now that my spirits are buoyed by so many people's support, it's time to get cranking on perfecting my crust situation (aka the structural integrity of pie) and shopping some pies out to another event!

phew!
xo*a

Hello there!

Welcome to my brand spanking new adventure in miniature pies! I make sweet pies and savory pies here in  Portland, OR, and I have to say, they're pretty delicious! Pies are available for custom orders for private events. Give me a shout for more info!