Category Archives: Pies

Read Twice, Bake Once.

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Kevin Carter

When it comes to interpreting 18th century cookbooks, sometimes it pays to go with your instinct when it tells you a recipe may be inaccurate. Take for instance this recipe from the book “The Universal Cook” by Francis Collingwood and … Continue reading →

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A Standing Crust Recipe

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Kevin Carter

The standing crust was probably the oldest form of pastry in English cooking. While it really wasn’t intended to be consumed, it was an ingenious culinary invention designed to serve as a baking dish, a storage dish, and a serving … Continue reading →

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The Crust of Time

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Kevin Carter

While many foods (and people’s taste preferences for them) have changed dramatically over years of culinary evolution, some remain unaltered from their ancestral origins. Take pie crusts, for instance: any trustworthy modern recipe likely calls for flour, cold butter and/or … Continue reading →

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