Art of the Pie: A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Delicious Homemade Pie Crusts, Fillings, and Life Lessons

Joyce Parlapiano: Love the wisdom shared and the from the heart style of writing is infectious (in the best way possible)

United States on Jul 05, 2023

Jim Tomczak: A clearly written collection of recipes. great instructions shouldn't have made me happy and laugh then make my eyes go and leak. This will be a book welcome in any kitchen for sure to be used for years. Now I'm reading her book 'Pie camp' going to be anther hit for my kitchen.

United States on Jun 11, 2023

shopping cindy: The delivery was quick and the book is in great, great shape. The book has beautiful recipes and i love all the incites
to tips and hints. i will be purchasing other books of hers.

United States on Apr 21, 2023

Margaretha Finefrock: I have had this book for years and it has been my friend and my guide. It has introduced me to new ways of thinking about food and new pies that formerly intimidated me. Even if I have made the pies a few dozen times- like Kate's Quintessential Apple Pie and Sour Cherry pie- I get this book out again as I bake. There is ample space to take notes. I did not earn to bake and cook well growing up so this pie Bible is perfect for someone like me who wants to learn and become very good at the skill of pie- gifting. The book itself makes an excellent gift for new or experienced pie makers.

United States on Jan 23, 2023

Claudio: Dopo diverse vicissitudini, finalmente metto gli occhi su questo libro, un delizioso capolavoro di arte pasticcera. Sono abituato a sfogliare buoni libri di pasticceria, e l'autrice è di quelli in grado di mettere a proprio agio il lettore e il cuoco (o la cuoca), curando il minimo dettaglio, dagli impasti base alle ricette di pie dolci (tradizionali e confortanti), fin alla parte salata che chiude il libro.
Quando scrivo della cura dei particolari, penso ad ogni singolo particolare; nell'introduzione viene consigliato anche l'uso di una propria colonna sonora per migliorare il lavoro, cosa che mi trova assolutamente d'accordo (e mi piacciono anche i sui suoi gusti musicali...).
La parte grafica è ottima, le foto mettono voglia di azzannare le pagine; il libro è indicato anche per i principianti e non bisogna farsi spaventare dalla lingua inglese, perché le misure di peso sono immediatamente tradotte in grammi. E' perfetto per un regalo.

Per quel che riguarda il servizio Amazon, quest'ordine è stato per me un vero calvario: dal 23 maggio al 23 settembre sono passati esattamente 4 mesi, spesi con operatori, chiamate al servizio clienti e richieste di notizie o...

Italy on Sep 23, 2021

Barb: This is a must-have book for anyone interested in the topic. Many thanks to the author 🥧
The recipies are easy to follow. Information, tips and knowledge shared in the introduction give novice pie makers - like me - a good grounding for a fruitful future in pie making and importantly, pie sharing and pie eating! Enjoy!

Australia on Jan 27, 2021

J. Janssen: Too many pie books are laborious slogs through technical practices with a mandatory list of do's and don'ts that leave the would be baker quivering with apprehension whenever they get near the supermarket bakery aisle. Those books drain the life out of what should be a pleasurable culinary experience; making beautifully browned, glossy crusted fat pies that follow the seasons and bring joy and happiness to anyone within aroma range. This book is not one of those downers, rather it's a leisurely meander through traditional pie making by a unassuming master baker who reassures novice and veteran alike that if crazy aunt Tilly who never had a food processor, couldn't accurately measure flour or water, and tended to forget how many ounces of fat she dropped into the mixing bowl; that if she could turn out those beautiful lattice top fresh fruit pies every fall, then there's absolutely no reason why you can't do the same.

The book is filled with simple demonstrations presented as if you were siting in her cottage kitchen while the author explained what she was doing in the most straight forward way. While the included recipes initially appear to be standards of traditional...

United States on Oct 10, 2017

R.C.: I purchased this book for a friend and then ordered the ebook for myself (though, now I want the hardback, too!). This is, by far, the ultimate pie bible. Her all-butter crust recipe is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. I've used it several times now and have had specific compliments about my pie crusts! And her alternative pie-crusts (gluten-free, dairy-free, etc) are just as expert.

I particularly love the way in which McDermott plays with pie sizes (slab, handle, square) and with decoration (cut outs, lattices, triangles). This has encouraged me to branch out with my own "pie style."

Her fruit pie instructions are spot-on. Never once did I have a leaky pie this pie season.

I can't wait to use her recipes this fall during the holiday season...And, well, this book is bound to be my go-to for Holiday Gifts for anyone I know with an oven!

Canada on Sep 01, 2017

Jason: Ha, well it is just pie. But wow what pie it is! My wife had found this book at the library, and really loved it. I noticed how much she was enjoying it, and promptly popped onto Amazon to buy it at a great price. A few days later she was making a pie, and looking for the book on the library's ebook section, when voila - it arrived in the mail at that moment! Needless to say she was impressed, and the pie was amazing.

The knowledge in this book really will have a huge positive impact on the quality of one's pie making. It's worth getting this book for sure.

Canada on May 10, 2017

Tina Mallow: This is a wonderful book, inspirational in every way. The writing is an unexpected joy, evocative and moving. Perfect for those of us who really do read cookbooks as well as cook from them. But the recipes themselves will become an important part of your repertoire. Partly because Kate encourages you to think flexibly about what you are doing - which crust, which filling, how to combine them. And the instructions are clear and empowering. You can tell that I like this book! It is well worth a place on your shelf and may even change your life.

United Kingdom on Feb 18, 2017