PDF Sweetielicious Pies Eat Pie Love Life Linda Hundt Clarissa Westmeyer 9781493025589 Books

Product details Paperback 240 pages Publisher Globe Pequot Press; Reprint edition (July 1, 2016) Language English ISBN-10 1493025589

Sweetielicious Pies Eat Pie Love Life Linda Hundt Clarissa Westmeyer 9781493025589 Books Reviews

• I have been anxiously awaiting release of this cookbook for several months. I am a frequent customer of the Cutest Little Pie Shop (Linda's endearing term for her shop) and even participated in one of her baking classes last winter. This cookbook does not disappoint! The pie crust recipe is simple - just follow her instructions step by step and you will roll out a beautiful, flaky crust. So far I've made the Caramel Apple Pie as Cortland Apples (a variety recommended by Linda) is readily available right now in Michigan, and Tom's Cheery Cherry Cherry Berry Pie. Everyone raved about the pies! They recipes are simple and use readily available ingredients, as there is nothing worse than being excited to bake a pie only to discover that an obscure ingredient is required that is nearly impossible to find locally. This is not a problem at all with this nostalgic feeling cookbook. I love that Linda reveals to the reader the unique story behind each each pie, not only in written word but through gorgeous photography, as well. Lastly, I adore the vintage vibe of this cookbook. It really captures the true essence of traditional baking that has been taught throughout generations - it contains recipes handed down by the author's family, along with newly created recipes, as well. If you love pie and appreciate the techniques that our grandmothers taught us, then you will adore everything about this cookbook. To quote the author" "Eat Pie and love life..." - truer words have never been said. Buy this book!
• Love the book, her stories, the photos, the trailer is amazing, and the pies...the pies are fantastic. Pie is one of the last baked goods that the foodies haven't turned into an all day extravaganza of Hollywood proportions.
  
  You know, the kind of classic dessert that gets changed up, photoshopped, food styled and ends up costing them $100 after they're done. Then it gets pinned, and spread around, leaving the average mortal without 27 hours, a photo studio and photo shop sobbing in their kitchen when their pie doesn't look like the picture or taste like food.
  
  Not only does Linda Hundt look exactly like a very good neighbor of mine, but she gives off a very comforting vibe. Her recipes are doable, and she walks you through the steps.
  
  I made Grandma Ferrell's Charismatic Fresh Strawberry and Cream Pie first. Her crusts came out perfect and the filling itself was firm but juicy and really the best strawberry pie I have ever eaten.
  
  I made the Rhubarb Custard pie after reading the story before the recipe. After wiping away tears, and giving thanks for our family's health, I baked. I've never made or even tasted a Rhubarb Pie before but you get lost in this book which is what I wanted to do. I want to bake pies and I want to bake good pies with recipes that come with a story (not too long, just long enough to give that pie a backstory).
  
  I am now a big fan of Rhubarb Custard Pie.
  
  For every celebrity chef's book plastered all over every supermarket and bookstore, there is a hidden gem like Sweetie-licious Pies. This one is a keeper to write notes in and give to my daughter some day.
• I have had this cookbook for about a year and should have posted this review quite awhile ago. I have since packed away all my other "Pie" cookbooks to be relegated to storage since I don't anticipate using them now that I have Mrs. Hundt's book. I enjoy all the stories and personal photos, but what has made this my go-to Pie cookbook are the recipes! You can tell that she has put a lot of effort into testing these recipes. They actually work! I have made about 60% of the pies so far (I have made the cherry variations at least 5 times each, as cherry is a personal family favorite). I also noticed in comparing the pie listing in this book to her two pie shops, they are almost identical. I find it amazing that Mrs. Hundt would be willing to do this, but I think she truly wanted to share her great pies with as many people as possible. Even those of us who may not be able to make it to MI to visit her in person. If you want to have a solid stock of pie recipes that re reliable and IMO amazingly tasty, add this cookbook to your collection.
• I've only tried one recipe so far - strawberry lime pie and it was a huge hit with my guests. I of course have marked the pages of probably 20 other pies I'm eager to make. One of the best pie books I've ever seen. Biggest bonus - pictures of almost all the pies. A picture is a 1,000 words and it makes you want to try things you might normally pass over. I wish more cookbooks included more pictures. Another bonus - the genuine stories included throughout.
• This looks great, bought it for kindle and I think I will need to get a real book as I think real cookbooks are easier to use when using over and over again, and making my crumbfilled notes. The recipes look delicious and it gives a different from the regular pie fair which I like. Full disclousure; I haven't had time to make any of the recipes so my review of the taste of the recipes is what gives this review the lack of 1 star.
• This was given as a birthday present to a friend who took me to the Sweetie-licious cafe in Dewitt, MI. Not only is the pie amazing, our sandwich and salad were very tasty. She thought that the book had beautiful photography and both of us enjoyed knowing the inspiration behind pies we've already enjoyed. The recipes are clear and easy to follow. The family stories and historical photos are also fun.
• I've been to Linda Hundt's bakery while visiting MI, highly recommended!
  Her award winning Tom's Cheery Cherry Chery Berry is a personal favorite.
  Now I'm able to make it and many others at home.
• I love this book! The pictures drew me right in, even before I examined the recipes. Beautiful pies, and lovely settings. This book is a keeper...I borrowed it from the library and realized I had to have my own copy!