Which one of these is a little white lie: 1. I’m still swimming, it gets easier every day. 2. I didn’t make either of these pies. 3. I made two pies and gave both of them away. 4. I made these pies, ate a slice of both and I swam an extra 50 laps to…
Harriet’s back! with another of her, my, our favorite family recipes! She made this one up and laughed when I asked her to write it out for 16-year-old me because she didn’t know what to call it.. “Gran’s Veg Delight” she proclaimed.. she thought that made the dish sound pretty special! It was.. it is! You’ve probably…
This sounds similar to chicken/turkey pot pie … an oh so comforting dish, bar none. I like that you added the herbs in the biscuits as well. As cooler fall air settles upon the Front Range, this is exactly the type of meal I long for — Mmm.
That looks incredibly filling for a veggie dish, but I could never resist a biscuit topping. Perfect for the cool temperatures we’re having in the big smoke.
We’ve got the same weather.. And overcast today. I love savory dishes!
Lovely comfort food! Perfect for an autumn meal.
This is the perfect warming belly food! I hear you on the iPhone pictures, I will go to every corner of the house trying to find that perfect lighting. Sometimes it’s just too dark!
I am saving this recipe! Yum! What a great way to use leftovers! Thanks Barbara!
Very delicious. The daylight thing is always a problem but I get used to changing how and when I shoot pictures.
Oh my gosh, that looks realllllly good!
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Love all the ingredients here and the look of it is so appetizing – but I would love somebody to make for me, because this I will lose interest in before I’m halfway. What a pity. Done my bit of voting too. Have you changed layout ????
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What an incredible way to welcome your cooler weather my friend this looks so awesome 
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Wow, these sound delicious. Great recipe!
This is a great winter-warming dish that just has everything in it and it wouldn’t need any sides at all. I can imagine myself getting up from the table to find myself a second helping of this. Our days are lovely and long now especially with daylight saving and it really does make the photography so much easier! xx
I thik this is delicious
Love this kind of food! I started off thinking it was a vegetarian dish so it wouldn’t be much use to us (Mick turns his nose up at “no meat”) but it isn’t. (I could’ve sneaked some turkey in anyway, couldn’t I?)
Oh dear, it’s that time of year when I eat and blame it on the cold! I’ve just had a bowl of strawberries and cream then a Kitkat while I was reading posts. Named and shamed!
Yes, yes, yes. Perfect for the chilly week we’re having. Delicious!
I love the way North America (and that does include Canada – I know the difference!) does biscuits – we call them scones – but the savoury variety sound so much better!
This sound like real comfort food for the cool and dark autumn nights. I love the idea of the biscuit topping. 
Oh, dear.. it truly is cold and dark out here.. raining and snowing all at once 
Hey!! You’ve had a great education:D I think we’re the British Education System as well, so I suspect I should know a fair bit of geography too.. if only I hadn’t skipped so many classes, lol! I haven’t visited you in a while.. on my way over!
I like the balance of vegetarian and regular dishes.. just for variety. I think one could make this one a vegetarian easily enough, but I just love turkey. Chicken would be great in this as well! The strawberries would have been a good place to stop.. but, like you, I would have plowed right on through the Kit Kat as well!! xx
Comfort written all over it. Great for a Fall supper.
I am book marking this one for our Thanksgiving celebration in November. That is one great thing about Canadian Thanksgiving coming around first as you get so scout all the yummy recipes posted and get some great ideas for your own feast. Take care, BAM
I voted for you, because you truly do deserve to win! What a great recipe. And this is the perfect season for making. Sounds like pure comfort 
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Oh my goodness!
I was thinking.. I’m a bit late for us Canucks.. and way too early for you guys:)
I so enjoy a chicken pot pie, and this sounds like an even better version with the biscuit topping. I can just imagine the wonderfully comforting aroma while this is in the oven!
Love these family recipes The herbed biscuits sound delicious!
Comfort food at its finest!
“Gran” recipes are always the best Smidge. Wonder if they throw extra love in their recipes? Pity we can’t vote more than once for you.
Mandy xo
Oh boy, oh boy, does this look GOOD! What a great family recipe to have and make your own. I’m bookmarking this one. It has fall and winter written all over it!
This would be nice with some roast
Pure comfort food, and I’m making this as soon as the temperature drops into winter!
Beautiful and so delicious looking! Yum! I stay in Singapore, there’s no 4 seasons but it’s been raining quite often these days, time to make this for myself!
This looks killer! Perfect comfort food for the Fall.
So lovely and comforting. I want to put on a sweater.
Hi Smidge! This is a beautiful recipe
Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This looks like comfort food! Such a good one pot meal too!
Wow, that is the ultimate veg pot pie! I have to bookmark this for when the really cold weather comes!!
one day I shall make biscuits to go with a roast meal I love the song you referenced!
YUM, warming and tasting just perfect for the change of seasons. And like you I struggle to take photos as the light changes, I really should have a play with some of the apps or photoshop!!
oops forgot to say, I’m off to vote !!
comfort food at its finest! LOVE your blog layout. i’ve been having a poke around. i’ve only just started getting back into my blogging. glad to have popped over x
Fall comfort food, my favorite!
Stuffing! Biscuits! Stuffing biscuits= I could die happy now. Two of my favorite things in one magical creation. Thanks for sharing.
Any idea what I could use to substitute for the bisto? I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Oh, what can I say except yum, yum and yum again! YUM!
I think any gravy packet would also add flavoring.. just sprinkle in to taste.. We have Club House brand here. Good luck!
Sounds like a wonderfully versatile dish. I love the biscuit top!
I am very glad I didn’t miss this recipe! This is my kind of dish, Barbara. This is the kind of food I grew up on, although you’ve given it a better twist with fresher ingredients than I think I was served. Our casseroles back then were a combination of prepared biscuit mix and canned vegetables! I look forward to making this soon. There’s nothing more special than a grandmother’s recipe…I miss both my grandmothers. Neither was an outstanding cook, but they prepared everything with love and it always tasted special! oxo
Here here to Harriet, lovely gran of our dreams! Scrumptious sounding for a dank and chilly, dark-too-soon autumn night’s dinner! xx
What a comforting dish this is! Love that it’s a family recipe.
You know, I’m pretty sure this started out with canned vegetables for sure.. then the chicken, etc.. I miss my gran.. and wish I had known my other gran for longer so I’d have more memories of her. xx
Great job, young lady!
I could do with a plate of this right now, it is chilly in my wee studio, .. c
This looks like the perfect fall, one pan meal. I just love these types of dishes in fall and winter. They are so hearty, filling and just down right make me happy.
This looks so comforting and cozy. Great to read more about your dear Gran. Thank you, Smidge.
This sounds delicious! Might have to do this for Thanksgiving…Canadian Thanksgiving first, and then ours!
♥ Disclaimer: I should mention now that these poems and ramblings of mine are not always a reflection of recent occurrences in my life.. but words that arise from a feeling I “get” from the weather, the mood of the day, I guess, stray thoughts like a dog that wanders. Rest assured that I am…
With this weather languishing in bed with a good cup of something and a snack sounds perfect Great poetic post today. xx
You have some good looking children! Love the quinoa dish! And the pecan design of the potato dish is brilliant idea…
Deeply inspiring for autumn thinking, life, photography and eating.
Smidge, loved your poem, and love the Moroccan spiced winter squash & quinoa – and could the photo be any more warmly luscious? (Hint: NO!) And wouldn’t you know it? Even your Thanksgiving sweet potatoes are adorned with flowers! I’m so excited to read the news that Just a Smidgen has been named Calgary’s top blog…any day now! (It was what we all knew all along anyway, but occasionally good news doesn’t spread quickly enough.) Have missed you Smidge and am glad to be back in your sweet company!
Oh boy these recipes look so yummy. Thanks
Smidge, there is always so much love in your posts and what fabulous photos of your boy and the yam/sweet potato dish sounds heavenly!
Mandy xo
You have such a wonderful way of presenting your dishes. Magnifique!
What wonderfully fall recipes you’ve given us Smidge; and that boy of yours is very photogenic indeed! I love the flavours you’ve combined in the Moroccan dish.
You had us fooled, we all thought you were lounging in bed all day, longing for that lost love
Your poem is stunning my friend and its so nice to spend some time with your son
Love the recipes and as always everything
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
The photos of your son are just amazing! You can almost sense his personality through them. Just lovely. I hope if I keep practicing, I’ll be able to capture my kiddos just as well. Wonderful recipes. I love fall and winter foods. They are so comforting, warming and full of flavor. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m sorry I haven’t been popping in as much. We’ll be back soon and I’ll get caught up. I love your poem too Smidge – beautiful. I always leave your site feeling serene and smiling.
Your poem is very good but I am glad to hear that you are enjoying comfort food for breakfast and that your heart is not crushed. I love the way you have arranged the nuts into flower shapes on the sweet potato dish.
Loving your post – going to have to try out the sweet potato dish – YUM! Have a Beautiful Day:)
Thanks, Sue!
Ahhh.. no rest for the wicked. I’m working from home today:D
Haha.. thanks.. it’s all my genes (just kidding).. maybe the food they eat?? xx
Hahaha.. any day would be perfect, spree!! You’re home!! I’ve missed you.. and I know you’ll have some amazing stories and foodie stuff to share with us!! Gasp, maybe you already have, I’m on my way over to you!! Wait for meeee!
Thank you!
xx Thank you Mandy
Well.. thanks so much Susie!!
Hahahaha.. lounging, well that is non existent for me:D You??
Well.. I will sure let him know:D
Funny, photographing still life/food has made me a better people photographer:) Don’t worry.. catching up is done whenever, right? xx
Well.. it has been crushed, I admit, but in a very distant past
You too!!! I hope you have better weather than us!! More snow and rain here today!! Blech!!
How funny, I have a giant bag of squash that I forgot to cook at Thanksgiving and I was just wondering what the heck to do with it all! And those sweet potatoes sound delicious – definitely a step up from marshmallows on top
Not so much…
Your posts, Barb, aways contain such beautiful photos but none so much as when your subjects are your children. Well done, Barb.
And as if that wouldn’t be enough, you go and give us a bit o’ verse and, get this, 2 recipes! Slow down! I’ve a hard enough time getting out 1 post a week and here you are blogging 4 posts in 1! Worse yet, I enjoyed the verse and want to try both recipes.
I understand that blogging is not a competition but you sure do set the bar awfully high. Do you think you could slack off a bit? Maybe posting an entry with a few typos would be a good way to start.
Where did my reply go to? I might be repeating myself, but I did want to thank you for your beautifully written posts, Barb. They always put a warm smile on my face. Loving that quinoa recipe!
Oh wow, that quinoa recipe looks sooooooooo comforting right now. I’ll be needing some of THAT.
Smidge, I love your poem. It’s perfect for me right now. Is there a way for us just to print the poem, like the recipes? I’m sorry if that’s a dumb question :0
Thank you for the recipes and the fabulous photographs too. I’m shocked you have a 19 year old son….he’s such a handsome guy!
Hahaha.. you got your wish.. apparently I left out what to do with the squash in the recipe:D I’m so busy these days.. my blogging is down to maybe twice a week so I try to cram in the recipes or I’ll be so far behind! I’m off to read everyone’s blogs.. my nightly cuppa tea!! Thanks for your kind words, glad you liked my poetry:D
I’d like to say I started young.. but I didn’t:) I didn’t even think about the poems like that.. I’m going to format them, starting with this one and I’ll work my way back. Thanks so much Sarah for an excellent idea:D xx I hope you’re not languishing:) xx
I don’t think so? WordPress has been “acting up”. I updated some formatting errors on earlier posts and it sent them off to Facebook as though they were new. Everyone thought I was really cooking up a storm, lol! Thanks so much for your kind words:) xx
I LOVE that marshmallow recipe! My girlfriend in high school (Joy) used to make it and it was my all time fav! I hope you make some up for us so I can get that recipe:D xx
Your words did make me think of lost loves from a long time ago. So beautifully written and such evocative words, Smidge. And you son is like a GQ model. So lovely to see photos of him. I wonder if he would get along with my Archie. They look like they would be great mates. I love his jumper – so big and thick and heavy looking – we don’t have jumpers like that in Sydney as it just doesn’t get cold enough xx
The Moroccan dish looks so exotic and delicious, not to mention healthful. And I love the design of the pecans on the yam dish. Taking a little time to arrange the pecans in a pleasing pattern adds such pleasure to the plate! It was great to see the photo shoot of your son (handsome fellow). Hmm, wonder if I could persuade mine to do that? Probably some type of bribery would be required
Hope you don’t mind me jumping in here (I know WordPress wants us to respond to other people’s comments, but it somehow feels a bit rude to me, like I’m interrupting someone else’s conversation; at any rate, I may as well finish what I started
Wonderful post overall!
Well I have quietly and peacefully loved your verse and admired the photos of a very handsome young man . . . now to get busy, as that Moroccan quinoa dish is absolutely calling out to be made – and THAT I can do here !
What a handsome son! The Moroccan quinoa sounds fabulous, and of course it’s gorgeous as are all of your dishes!
I don’t think it’s rude at all.. it’s interesting and kind of like a conversation.. closest to “Messenger” on Facebook, lol! I love reading everyone’s blogs. Every day I get to read something new and it definitely influences how my day goes.. and the added bonus.. it almost always gives me ideas for supper:D Have a wonderful week!! xx
Trust me.. I think a video would have been more entertaining than the photos.. the eye-rolling, muttering and frowning that went on was hilarious (at least to me!). I am a strong believer in bribery or whatever it takes!! xx
Your poem as usual is very moving! Have a lovely day
From what I read of Archie.. they would be instant “Bros” (I think that’s what they call it these days!)! If I told him he had a jumper on I would have gotten into even more trouble.. jumpers in Canada are skirts with a little bib top
Thanks!xx
Thanks, Tandy!
I don’t know if this will work.. I’ve made the last two a jpeg.. you could click on the poem/photo and then print?? Let me know if that works:) xx Night!!
Great post Barbara! The poem, your son’s pictures, breakfast, quinoa and yams… I loved it and now I have 2 more fantastic recipes in my list. Thanks for sharing!
It’s always a pleasure reading your posts
This dish looks as cozy as that sweater:) so lovely and bright too x
WOW! What a great post, handsome young man, delicious foods, and beautiful poem… You are amazing dear, Thanks and Love, nia
You have shared so much in this post, Barbara. Lovely! Your poetry is so beautiful and really compliments the mood of the delicious recipes. I am particularly eager to try the quinoa and butternut squash! I love the spice combination! Your son is a photogenic as your daughter!
I hope you enjoy the squash dish.. it was yummy!!
Amazing photos as always Barb! Your son seems very natural in front of the camera — does this mean that no bribery was required? I’m tucking away the yam recipe as it looks like simple delicious fare for fall …which is just the kind I like. Btw, we’re you having troubles with your site last night? Tried to visit several times last night but the screen was blank.
Beautiful photos Barbara and the Quinoa stew looks divine, great dish for autumn
Beautiful – and varied – post! You really covered all the bases with this one…
Oh my goodness! These are just beautiful, Barb! They both printed fine here. Thank you so much for this, wow. They’re perfect!
Great!! I’m glad it worked:D xx
Oh, yum! You make that stew look and sound simply irresistible, Barbara!
I thought this cover photo of your son was from a magazine, what a handsome young man!! I love the sweater he has on. These recipes make me swoon for fall!!
What a good looking and thoughtful young man your son is. He looks like a deep thinker.
Love your recipes, waiting for things to slow down a bit so I can start working with my butternuts.
Smidge what a handsome boy you’ve grown there! I think it’s lovely to have photos like that to look back on. Being 19 (from vague memories) was a bit of an awesome age to be.
What a great round up of fall goodness! You are moving fluidly into people photos. Lovely subjects you have.
Barb, what a gorgeous boy you have! My Big Boy is nearly 20 – it’s such a wonderful time for them! May he have a happy and blessed adulthood! xx
And the same to yours!! It is a wonderful time!!
Beautiful poem. You have this beautiful way with your words, they are so mellow at times yet strong.
What is it with boys not wanting to be photographed?
Gorgeous recipe, gorgeous boy!! Both filled with love.
A little bit of everything wonderful in this post (especially those sweet potatoes…I love sweet potatoes )
I’ve written a little poem for my friends south of the border… they may not even read this if they’re sitting down for a Thanksgiving Feast… It’s an Irish Wish of sorts… not sure why it’s Irish, but it felt like that when I wrote it..
We have had a lovely day and I have heaved my windows open.. thank you for a gorgeous poem.. c
Wow… that was quick… I just hit “post”:)
I’m so glad to hear this, it must be later here?? I can’t wait to read the details:) Are you stuffed??
wow…wat a yummy poem…love it..;)
beautiful pic..
Tasty Appetite
Much to be thankful for! Among them, your beautiful poem and photograph.
Belly full. Lots of popped corks. No windows open—a foot of snow on the ground!! Many squeezed at the table. Gratitude.
Aww, thanks!
Thank you!
So glad to hear that all is well with you:) Happy Thanksgiving!
You’re welcome:)
Lovely and Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
That’s so beautiful. I wish we celebrated Thanksgiving here in Australia. It seems like such a special day.
Thank you for such a benison, dearest! A lovely lyric and a generous wish. And it *was* a very fine day here, just the two of us and a sweet couple of grad students around the table but plenty of turkey and wine and conversation all afternoon and into the night. And on your Irish wings I am lullabied to my rest. A perfect day.
I hope it was the perfect day…
Do you have it early in October like us?
So it was a benison:) How did you acquire such knowledge… Your day sounded heavenly… you’re asleep and now it’s time for me to do the same… xo
A very lovely poem filled with warmth and love.
Well, it would appear that your showering us with beautiful words and postive thoughts worked; we all have had very nice Thanksgivings. So, today I’ll give thanks for our especially kind Neighbor to the North.
So beautiful! Thank you, from your friends to the south.
What a beautiful poem – happy thanksgiving to you. Wish we celebrated the holiday here in South Africa too – it should be a global celebration – could well be the start of world peace.
Mandy
Greetings from Ireland. Lovely sentiments in the poem. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
We don’t celebrate this meaningful day. But we have some similar different days. I loved your poem, so nicely written, and wonderful photograph. Thank you, with my love, nia
A beautiful, kind, warm and inspirational poem.
Glad to hear that you did… can’t wait to hear what was served up:)
Now that would be such a wonderful dream… let’s spread it through our blogs:)
Awww, so was it an Irish blessing?? Do you have Thanksgiving there at all?
I know you will share your celebrations with us… can’t wait to see you photograph them:)
Thanks so much, grateful for your visits:)
You are always welcome from the frozen Canucks up north:)
What a beautiful poem!
Beautiful thoughts of Thanks Giving.
This is just simply beautiful. I love being inspired and this definitely inspired me
Well I’m checking in a few days late for this beautiful blessing of a poem. It means just as much to me today! Thanks so much for the thought and for sharing such a pretty poem! So sorry to read about your weather! Stay well and warm!
Lovely thoughts (and with our Canadian Thanksgiving creeping up very quickly in October, great sentiments to keep handy )
“Oh, my goodness, your pie crust is amazing!” I lavishly complimented my fit, thin and beautiful girlfriend/hostess. “Well, thanks,” she grinned, “I just love making pies.” “What recipe did you use,” I naively asked, “ I’ve never had much luck with pie crusts.” “Oh, it’s ever so simple! I just used Crisco and a quick…
Rose is a baking goddess. I swear by her Bread Bible. This came out great and it’s not so humble… oh duh nevermind carry on!
Hahaha, thanks! My niece’s boyfriend said that his friends wouldn’t have noticed the crust, or said “Wow, this is homemade!”. Yah, I’m not giving up yet… I decided to keep trying!
You will overcome.. Or design yourself a fantastic pie that has no crust! or is that called baked custard! c
It looks so delicious that I’m printing the recipe right now and tomorrow I am baking it. I hope it will taste even better than it looks.
Not so humble, it looks fantastic.
I’m thinking that maybe you were just simply meant to make gluten free pie crust. Simple, simple, simple. The only secret to flaky pie crust that I have found is not to touch it too much. With that said, I still think your pie turned out absolutely beautiful! I don’t think it turned out too dark, and as far as the homemade look, that’s what we’re going for when we bake, isn’t it? The rustic, “I rolled up my sleeves and did this myself kind of baking.” Gorgeous.
Hahaha, I will keep on… here is the link to my next attempt:http://chezpim.com/bake/how-to-make-the-perfect-pie-dough
This gal makes it look like a piece of cake… er, pie!
You’re so sweet, I have never tried gluten free pie crust… maybe that’s where I’m going wrong:) Is there one on your site??
Hey this actually came out look wonderful. You didn’t do a bad job at all. I’m actually getting hungry looking at it lol
Looks yummy to me!
There’s no question you will love it! Good luck with the pie crust:)
Well, it sure tasted better than it looks… had a piece for breakfast today:) I think it was the maple syrup..
Thanks Janis!
Hahaha, well, I’m now humbled by the beautiful pie crusts I see on other blogs. I will have to keep trying:)
It’s *beautiful*–and I’m not just buttering you up. I LOVE the look of a rustic pie, which promises in my mind deliciousness that is not inherently implied by any super-fancy looking pie. Doesn’t hurt that the recipe with the gingersnaps *sounds* luscious as well.
As for the whole feeling of crust-making inadequacy, I can completely relate to it–I, too, have a mother and sister known (justly) as supreme goddesses of pie-making, in no small measure because of their outstanding magic with crusts, and I (alas) do not carry the gene. But I’m pretty darned good at pleasing people with the fillings, so I get no complaints if I tuck those into either crumb crusts of various kinds or (NO! SAY IT ISN’T SO!) store-bought pie crust dough with a little dazzle of sugar, spice, wash or whatever.
You, however, look like you’re well on your way to overthrowing the family throne. Your pie is great.
I’ve never tried pastry, too scared, but I think yours looks just fine. I tried pumpkin pie for the first time EVER last year while in the states and this Halloween wanted to make it for my Australian friends. Do you think it’ll matter that I’d use real pumpkin instead of the canned stuff – they don’t sell it here.
I just love how you write… I never thought about “gingersnaps” and their sound:)
Sounds like you have such similar experiences as well! Maybe my crown awaits, lol!
Wow, I thought pumpkin puree was everywhere, who knew? I found this awesome website that goes into great detail about just what you’re asking… photos and everything: http://www.pickyourown.org/pumpkinpie.php
That should help. I believe it tastes even better when you make pumpkin puree from scratch, so let me know how it goes!
I could just eat some of that right now
Thank you for offering your Pumpkin Pie
Androgoth
You’re welcome:)
My crusts usually turn out tasting good, but looking good, that’s a whole different story!! I like to hide my crusts with cut-outs. Works every time. Have to try this pie. Looks tasty!!
I have a new crust recipe to test… I’ll keep you posted:)
Being more like your mother’s age (not your Grannys!) I do have my pie crust down pat. BUT you just shared a great tip on the crumbled ginger snaps!! Wow, I love that idea….AND the drizzle of maple syrup! You rock!! And you bet I’m going to be following those tips on my very next pumpkin pie!!
Echoing the opinions of others, you’ve done your pastry proud! My humble pie is a galette, intentionally rustic because I’m still unconvinced that I can do other than that, no matter how pretty my intentions. But, like you, I am NOT giving up! (my mom too, a creator of heavenly pies). Looking through your blog, beautiful photography, enticing recipes, lovely prose and poetry. happy I found you.
I’m going to have a look at your blog then, do you have a pie crust recipe? You’re defs not my mom’s age.. probably closer to mine:)
I just love the look of galettes, that’s on my list of recipes so I shall take a look for one on your blog:)
You have an awesome blog, thanks for stopping by my little spot in the blogosphere, I am looking forward to reading more about your wonderful recipes.
Have a super day.
Mandy
I’m amazed.
You’re welcome, it’s always so great to find lovely other bloggers:)
Well, thanks! Hey, how do you get that happy face??? I can’t figure it out!
Semicolon close bracket.
Well, then I just get the semicolon and bracket? See:
Lol!
You only see that when you type but once posted it’s a winking smiley.
Hi! I found you via http://whatdidyouhavefordinnerlastnight.wordpress.com; and like you, I loathe trying to make pie crusts. (And anything that requires ‘cutting butter into’ something else.) However, another blogger that I follow made a pie crust that he ‘claims’ is easy. If you dare give it another shot, here it is: http://rufusguide.wordpress.com/2011/10/09/pie-dough/ Good luck!
Thank you! I do follow Greg and Katherine’s blog and should have tried their crust first! Now I need to go visit yours:) Thanks for stopping in!
I’m commenting here because 1) I can’t stop thinking about pumpkin pie – need to make one soon!, and 2) I think your pumpkin pie (crust and all) is gorgeous. It’s supposed to be rustic! Thank you so much for your awesome comment, I’m so flattered – considring you have a beautiful blog with stunning photos!
BTW, I’ve done the canned pumpkin versus the fresh pumpkin pie ‘test’ – three times, and no one can tell the difference. I was floored, but it does make life easier by way of pumpkin puree in a can
Lol, well, it was rustic that’s for sure! Glad to know puree is just as good. That surprises me too. I assumed the real deal is always better. I’m glad for that, opening a can is so much quicker:)
What are you talking about it looks amazing!! With Halloween around the corner it’s perfect timing for pumpkin pie too.
Pastry and I are also not good friends, but I am kind to myself and allow myself store-bought, ready-rolled. I am impressed I think your pie looks great!
by Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen
Because the pie you made has a very high white layer on top of it – and each molecule contained in that layer is extremely delicious – anything you say is a white lie. As long as it is contained in this post, you understand, right?
You have absolutely nothing to worry about!
And that is the pure truth. Sally said so. You better believe it.
I couldn’t make two pies that look this good and give both of them away, so that’s my guess
I make pumpkin pie with coconut milk, too, (and maple syrup, actually!) and the gingersnap crust sounds killer. And the meringue! And the candied pecans! Oh my goodness! SO yummy.
I don’t think I’ve ever had pumpkin pie with meringue on top! The only kinda black bottom I had better not be talked about…all I can say is, that time I wasn’t responsible for burning food for a change!
Chocolate and spiced pumpkins and pecans topped with meringue! You forgot to mention it was calorie free!
Not tempted at all.. What? A lie? How did you guess?
Beautiful pies! Pumpkin pie with meringue? Brilliant! What also caught my eye was that blue bowl with the pecans in it. Lovely!
It’s midnight and I am now sweetly hungry
What a pity this one wouldn’t survive an overnight post to the UK. O well, I will have to make my own, but there is no way I’d be giving it away!
I hope you soon love your swimming as much as this pie
You may lie as much as necessary in order to get these pies to me
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I love the pictures and your writing. That goes without saying. But, I cannot for the life of me understand how anyone could like pumpkin pie:)
Lookin’ dangerous there Barb’
– seriously delicious pie, of course 
I seem to be obsessed by seasons and occasions and I absolutely love the way your blog is so often like a “soundtrack”, but with food, to the changes in the year. Or would that be a “foodtrack”? Lovely!
Funny! And the pies look great, too. Both true!
Oh my, those pies look A M A Z I N G! And it’s so lovely of you to make one for your friend. I love to bake for my friends too, it just makes me happy. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you’re still swimming…
I love the idea of meringue on pumpkin pie! My wife makes the pumpkin pies… I’m passing this along!
Keep swimming!
Smidge, I saw this meringue pumpkin pie in Chatelaine too and I was drooling!! Your sky-high is even more stunning… truly, what a success. I cannot believe that you would give *both* pies away without duly sampling… so I’m guessing that’s the white bluff
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Pumpkin and pecans with meringue!
hey woman
now you gotta tell me what gingersnaps crumbs are as this pies do have an amazing crust and I love gluten-free alternative baking. thumb up for this post and recipe.
That Sky High Pumpkin Pie photo belongs on the cover! (of your book, or Just a Smidgen Magazine!) And the pie itself? Well, we know where THAT belongs! (Nooo, not on my thighs! But if that’s the price one has to pay, oh welllll!) (Loved all your little white lies smidge, and of course, x you!)
xx
These pies are gorgeous! That maple one is my favorite. I am so excited for Thanksgiving, we are so desperately trying to keep up..we have the red Starbucks cups, does that count for anything??
Lies or not .. white or grey – there is no lies in those photos. Wow … I would have loved to have me in my kitchen team. Those indv. Pies I really crave now. Not fair at all, but I have some apple crumble that I will go for now. Barbara, you are Youre the most dangerous temptress there is.
Gorgeous – and nice thinking with the gluten-free option. Please pass a spoon.
Thank you for thinking of those who eat gluten-free, Barbara….my nephew Al loves home-made gluten free stuff. This will be a lovely recipe to try….
This looks incredibly delicious. Love the meringue and the gluten free sounds very intriguing. Once again, beautiful photos and scrumptious recipe.
Oh. My. Goodness. I want nothing to do with either of these. That’s not a white lie….it’s a flat out bold lie! I need these. I need these bad! Smidge, the pictures are gorgeous, and look and sound like everything to be thankful for! You’re amazing.
Also thankful for those red cups
Those pies look delicious! We don’t really do pumpkin pie in Australia, but after reading so many posts about them, I might just have to give one a go!
I have totally forgotten the exact number but I read somewhere that we all tell quite a few white lies every day! Scary thought. These are drool-worthy recipes. I absolutely love anything with meringue on top. xx
What a gorgeous looking pie. I love the image of the slice of pie – it really shows how high that sky-high pie is. And don’t tell me you’ve given up swimming! As my coach used to say to me, ‘You’ve gotta push through the pain barrier’. I hope you give it another try. It’s a fabulous sport that’s easy to fall in love with when you can do it well – and yes, that does take a bit of practise xx
This is so not fair. I’ve come to accept your extraordinary cake baking & decorating skills, your photographic talent, and your gift with words. Must I add pies to the list, too? I mean, just look at these two beauties! They’re as near to perfection as any pumpkin pie could aspire to be. So not fair.
Suddenly I’m so glad we still have Thanksgiving (and lots of pie!) to look forward to!
They look so yummy…I’ve never had success with pumpkin pie but I think it’s psychological ..the very first one I attempted I bought a can of pumpkin pie ….one that my mother used but I never watched her make it I guess and after I was married I poured the contents of the can into a pie crust and baked it!….My poor little brother in law had a piece and his comment was….’sure is pumpkiny’….End of story….Diane
Too cute!! Your brother-in-law is so polite! My brother would say something similar and then give me that “look” and we’d both be doubled over laughing! xx
I was glad to have an excuse to bake one, we didn’t make a pumpkin pie this past Thanksgiving. I really missed it!
That Chatelaine recipe was a keeper.. so you can blame them instead of me.. sometimes, it just takes being a good recipe reader/follower of instructions:D Other times, well..
I haven’t given up at all.. in fact, I’m starting to quite like it (after only two sessions, lol!). I think it’s the whole “zen” thing about being in the water.. I will keep practicing! Those life guards give out good tips too! xx
You know, I believe that’s true! Sometimes they do seem a necessary evil? xx
That’s so interesting, I thought most Thanksgivings had Pumpkin, but I guess Apple would be an awesome choice too! What do you usually make?
Haha.. those little red cups just cheer me up to no end.. no more blah boring white.. but pretty Red!! xx
Thank you so much!! They were fun to make and not very difficult!
I think you could make a great gluten-free crust by crushing any good g-f cookie.. Then the crust problem is solved:)
I sure would if I could!!
I adore apple crumble.. that would be very tempting as well:)
Hahaha.. it sure does:)
Some day I ought to put together a book for my kids.. although they’re not as interested in cooking at this stage of their lives;) Nooo.. not the thiiiiggghhhhssss!! xx
I was thinking you could crush any Gluten-Free cookie and add butter then bake.. it would be worth experimenting I think. Thank you!!
I know.. one fellow was a wee bit disappointed when he found out it wasn’t whipped cream, but it tasted great:)
It was fun to make, I didn’t change a thing.. and went to buy the magazine so I could try a few of the other recipes. It was a good month:) ps I did sample
I am!! I love it!!
I know you do.. that’s why you’ve always got friends over and you make them the most wonderful food:) I’m still swimming! Now everyone here will keep me accountable…
Haha.. thanks! xx
Thanks so much! I do feel influenced by the seasons.. maybe because they’re so much more extreme here. Change of seasons means change of landscape, clothing.. and then the food:) xx
Hahaha, yeh, me the big risk taker and all;)
Oh, dear.. you and my brother!! Now they’re two of you! I couldn’t convert him either so.. I’ll just have to let this one go
I sure wish I could!! xx
So far, so good, Tandy!
How do companies ship food.. one day I must try having a cake shipped here just so I can see how it’s done!
I like that.. “sweetly hungry”. xx
I love that little bowl.. the color and the designs/drawings inside:)
That’s a good one!!
Oh, I couldn’t imagine you burning anything.. you’re so talented in the kitchen!! That would make for a good blog story thought:) Yes.. calories free!!
I would love to see your Pumpkin Pie.. it’s fun to be inspired here:)
What goes in the post, stays in the post.. you are now sworn to the utmost secrecy! Sally said and so it was. That sounds like the start of another post.. xx
A white what, sorry, I am too distracted by your pics of pie to focus on anything else.
Mandy
Wow this is so good! I cant stop staring at those yummy photos!
The crumble was good – and the custrad too. *smile
Yes, remembered that I haven’t eaten icecream for over 10 days. I must be sick … !!!!!
Ha keeping up !! No chance from this side of the pond
I look at them and think, yup that looks good/gorgeous/amazing…… and then that’s where it stops !
I’ll be totally honest – I’ve never made an american/canadian/ or other pumpkin pie. Savoury yes, sweet no.
With merrangue topping? Uh uh! I just can’t get my head around that one.
Picked yourself up yet …..
Now if I was offered a slice of pumpkin pie that would be different…… so I’m on way way round
I had my first Starbucks gingerbread latte last week.
Love this season!!! These pies are beautiful Smidge. The gingerbread cookie crust does sound quite good.
That gluten-free pie looks great!
If you put those 2 pies in front of me, I swear I would not touch them with my fingers. No, it is not a lie, but I will dig into them with my fork.
I like pie but these look amazing! Definitely going to try the Black Bottom! Yum!
You are so right — gluten-free ginger snaps make a wonderful pie crust! Barb, your pies are beautifully done, so very inviting to celebrate. Happy Thanksgiving!
OMG – My pie dreams are real – YUMMERS! Thanks for sharing!
Once I learned what I’d done…we did have a good laugh..Diane
I LOVE pumpkin pie! Nice job!
Both of these pie look delicious but I have to admit that the Black bottom pie really caught my interest. I’d love to taste it so I guess I’ll need to make it.
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I have never had a pumpkin pie with meringue on top. And the ginger cookie crust sounds even better. These are my types of pies; love them!
Barb, that first photo made my entire mouth fill with saliva! Lie away!!
As always, inspiring and gorgeous!
I love pumpkin pie, meringue and gluten doesn’t like me–so you’ve just made my day with this recipe!
YUM
Oh goodness! Each one is spectacular! I was hoping one would emerge as the “favorite” but I can’t decide. Maybe I can make one or two now and follow up with Christmas! Pumpkin is a favorite in my family year-round. My son-in-law even asked for a pumpkin pie for his October birthday, and gingersnaps are my dad’s favorite cookie, so I think I must commit! I don’t know that I will ever bake as beautifully as you do, Barbara, but the recipes are so lovely I know they will taste good…and I don’t have to take photographs of my end result!
Aaaah, that explains it! Canada is why us folks south of the border see Christmas decorations everywhere before Halloween even hits! Hehehe, just kidding
. The pies look fantastic, Smidge, especially the one with all that fluffy meringue!
It would never have occurred to me to put meringue on a pumpkin pie – it looks so lovely! Both pies sound and look so good, but I know I’ll never be able to serve one at Thanksgiving. That’s because my daughter the Tradition Enforcer is adamant that old recipes not be adjusted in any way when it comes to the apparently sacred menu for this holiday. On the other hand, I could make one of these pies any other time that I want!
Oh my gosh that meringue is beautiful. Even though we haven’t had Thanksgiving here in America yet, I’ve already started my shopping, and even listened to some Christmas music this week.
Thats the prettiest pie so far today and in general I believe. Number 4 is for sure a lie, right? =P
Just looking at your pie makes me feel guilty and I have a feeling I gained a couple of cages by the minute. lol I d love to make it, so thank you for sharing it with us, its the right and only decision.
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These both look fantastic! I love the idea of meringue on a pumpkin pie. I may suggest that for this year’s Thanksgiving!
You ARE in time for Thanksgiving! I love everything about BOTH of these pies! But I can’t keep up… my neighbors have put up Christmas lights and its got me all out of sorts. Not yet!! Thanks for visiting me at Carol Anne’s page– your site is gorgeous; I might be lost here for days! My gravatar’s not linking back properly… I’m at http://www.sugardishme.com. Thanks for the gingersnappy twist!
I know where you are.. I’m already following you, lol:D xx
I’m don’t which to choose – lies or pies! Let me just say I love the sound of the crust – I think I just might have to give it a try.
Drat. I shouldn’t have read this – now I’m going to have to go to the shop and pick up a tasty treat..
This looks over the top delicious Smidge! I think I’m going to have to make this one. Yum! And Gluten free too! My youngest is gluten free. I should be but with my line of work it’s not always possible.
Wow you have been busy.:)
this looks delicious!
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I love meringue on any pie – these look divine!
Pumpkin and pecan?! Sounds like the perfect combination!
I am looking for gluten free recipes for my family and ran across this. Wow. This looks so good. I limit my goodies, but I will have to try this.
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