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Farm Kitchen:  Entered a pie-baking contest!  |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 06:39:23 AM
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I just entered my first pie-baking contest! It will benefit Senior companions. It's in September...wish me luck! Any advice? I need to practice my crusts...
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 06:46:17 AM
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What's the category? Just do what you do--practice your crusts and make the pie you've perfected. No new recipes, just the tried and true! And good luck! I still haven't gotten the courage up to do it, but one day I will!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 06:52:28 AM
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I'm making a fruit pie that has been in my family for years...the crust I may try something new, looking at MJF's crust recipe.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 07:27:26 AM
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Good for you Nicole! I agree with Jonni on this one. Contests aren't something to practice on. You can be working on trying MJ's crust recipe a few times to see if it works. Out of curiosity, what kind of fruit pie is it? Best of luck!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 07:55:57 AM
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Cherry! I'm the only one here that loves, loves, loves cherry pie. But in Texas, it was my mom, my aunt, and my grandmother's beloved recipe. My mouth is watering...
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 10:38:06 AM
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Best of luck with this! I hope you win!! I love the crust recipe in Mary Jane's book. That's what got me started making pies. I don't care for pie myself, but my husband swears the cherry pie recipe in the book is the best pie that he has ever had!
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Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - Marcy on Aug 16 2011 11:59:53 AM |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 2:14:10 PM
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I'm really, really excited. I've never entered anything like this, I'm just excited to enter. I don't have to win. I always have wanted to enter my jam in the Fair, but always seem to miss the entry date. This is a little local thing at town hall. :)
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 3:51:00 PM
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Nicole, good luck!! That sounds like fun and cherry is one of my favorites too. Just don't do like my mother did when she first married. Dad tells that my mom wanted to impress him with a cherry pie and worked so hard on it. She gave him a piece and he just about broke a tooth with the first bite. She had used fresh cherries and didn't know they had to be pitted!!! :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 3:55:21 PM
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Good Luck! Sounds like fun. Just remember that the judge's opinion is just that an opinion. If you and your family love the pie that's what matters the most. :)
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 4:08:21 PM
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a hint,partialy pre-cook your crust and brush with egg whites, keeps it from getting soggy....good luck and have fun...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 5:03:46 PM
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How exciting! I too keep thinking I want to enter something (jam, pie, whatever) in the fair but like you keep missing the deadline. Oh well, maybe next year! Keep us posted on what you're doing to prepare.
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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JessieLovesToCraft
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
Jessie
Loxahatchee
FL
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 7:36:54 PM
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Nicole best of luck to you! Wish I could sample your pie haha I love cherry anything. Family recipes are the best recipes...you'll do great!
Farmgirl Sister #3404
Jessie
A wise girl knows her limits, but a real girl realizes she doesn't have any! |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 09:33:47 AM
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Oh that will be so much fun. Good Luck. I wish they would do one here!!!
Seize The Day!
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2011 : 3:32:48 PM
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I won!!!! First place, cherry pie! I received a $50 gift certificate to a really nice restaurant here in town, and a medal. Woo-hoo! Such fun! I used my momma's recipe with MaryJane's crust recipe.
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Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 5:10:20 PM
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Hi Nicole,
Just saw your post and CONGRATULATIONS on first place!!!!
Good for you! Sounds Delicious!
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 10:55:21 AM
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Okay, here's a picture of me and my pie. I wasn't expecting to win, let alone first place!
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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GrammyGoose
True Blue Farmgirl
163 Posts
Sue
Liverpool
PA
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 3:08:03 PM
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Congratulations! What a great way to start your pie-baking contest career!
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 9:58:28 PM
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Wow! First place! Way to go. Now for other contests! Mark the fair on your calendar for next year.
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 09:48:21 AM
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I've always wanted to enter the fair! Now I have more confidence to try!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 10:11:04 AM
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Thanks for sharing your photo Nicole! You look so cute! Great picture :) I have yet to enter our fair. it seems that something always comes up and I can't. Maybe next year :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2011 : 07:03:36 AM
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wow good for you. happy days and good eating at your house. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Farm Kitchen: Entered a pie-baking contest! |
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Entered a pie-baking contest!
