Southern Strawberry Shortcake
What first comes to mind when you think of strawberry shortcake? My first thought is of the little cakes, four to a package, in the produce section, next to the strawberries. That's what my mother always used when I was a little girl. In later years, she used store-bought or … [Read More...]
Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
My latest post at Bourbon and Boots is my take on the pecan pie associated with the great horse race, The Kentucky Derby. It can be made with pecans or walnuts, but since I'm a Louisiana girl, pecans are always my first choice in baking. I think I prefer the pie chilled, but it's great at … [Read More...]
Homemade Crusty Pizza Dough
Today, the kitchn had a good list of five reasons why we should all make homemade pizza. At home. In our own kitchens, with our own hands. It was once a regular tradition of ours, especially after our oldest daughter was diagnosed with several food allergies. It wasn't a … [Read More...]
A Story and A Recipe: Cherry Yum Yum
This month, I share one of the recipes which my mama always made for company: Cherry Yum Yum. This dessert has all the flavors of a cherry-topped cheesecake, but in a light, fluffy form that is perfect for Spring and Summer. Serving this dessert always prompted my parents to begin … [Read More...]
A Zest for Key Lime Pie: A Classic Recipe and THE Recipe
There is a short list of pies and cobblers that I don't list as standard offerings for sale because I would have to charge a fortune, usually because of the labor involved. Key lime pie is one of those pies. It must be graham crackers crushed by hand and then mixed with butter to form the … [Read More...]
About The Pie Belle…
About
Welcome to thepiebelle.com! My name is Terri Duhon and I am a southern cook who wants to share with you my love of baking and cooking. I was born and raised in south Louisiana and now live in College Station, Texas. Thanks to Texas A & M's conference change, I was able to live in SEC territory once again without moving. I grew up on homemade food that was a combination of my … read more...
About Classes…
Classes
Join the Pie Belle at one of her pie classes in Bryan/College Station, Texas. Over the course of this fun class, each participant will learn to make a homemade apple pie from scratch, including a delicious crust and filling. You will never buy frozen crust or pies again! If you can't make one of these dates, contact me for info. about a personal pie lesson or party in my kitchen or … read more...
