Coffee and Pie Chat: We’re Bringing It Back

Y’all, I’m so excited to share that Kristin and I are bringing back our Coffee & Pie series! We first started our “pie along” in the Summer of 2019, using seasonal fruits like lemons, blueberries, nectarines, and such. It was a fun and most delicious time. I learned a lot about myself — mostly that I really, really like pretty pie plates. I also learned that I cannot make pie crusts. I don’t care how good the recipe is, my pie crusts always taste like flour. So I use store bought crusts and I’m OK with that.

Over the past few months, Kristin and I have DMed each other about baking pies again, but it wasn’t until a few days ago that we finally solidified the details. Kristin sent me 3 pie recipes for us to choose from and I thought the Melopita looked interesting. My goal with these pie bakes is to try something new: new tastes, new fruit combinations, new techniques, etc.

OUR FIRST PIE: Melopita {Greek Honey & Cheese Pie}

Melopita is a traditional honey pie from the Greek island of Sifnos. It’s made with honey and Ricotta cheese — two of my favorite things. I fell in love with Greek desserts when I lived in Italy. Yes, Italy. My sisters and I attended a Department of Defense school at Aviano Air Base, which means we attended school with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. One of my favorite things was when parents would bring treats to the school. One of my favorite treats was Baklava. When I looked at the recipe and directions, I got Baklava vibes. So my pie choice was purely nostalgic. Kristin and I will be sharing our pies on our respective blogs on Sunday, 1 June, so come back for the recipe, pictures, and more.

ABOUT COFFEE AND PIE CHAT

Coffee and Pie Chat was born out of my desire for pie. Years ago, Kristin used to post the most delicious looking pies on Instagram, and I’d sit there staring at my phone, wishing she lived closer so I could grab a slice. And, while I’m not a baker, her pie pics really made me want to learn. One day I reached out to her and asked if she’d be interested in baking pies with me and sharing them on our blogs. She thought it was a fun idea and immediately started sharing easy seasonal pie options with me. We baked our first pie together in 2019, a Maple Orange Walnut Pie. For some reason, I don’t remember this pie. I don’t even have pictures of it on the blog. I’m so disappointed in past me. Our second pie was a Lemon-Lime Chess Pie, which I very distinctly remember and thoroughly enjoyed. In fact, I liked that pie so much that I made it for several work events. Our next pie was a Lemon Meringue Pie, which I failed at miserably. The lemon curd separated and became liquidy in some spots and gelatinous in others. It was really bad. But it did start off pretty. I made up for it with our next pie, the Butterscotch Pie with a Curry Crust. It sounds weird, but it was the most delicious combination of flavors. The sweetness of the butterscotch was enhanced by the smokiness of the curry. I also made this pie for a work event and everyone loved it. Our last pie was a Blueberry Nectarine Pie, a family favorite. We were all surprised by how much we enjoyed this pie.

Kristin blogs at Chicken Librarian, “where timeless Southern Appalachian traditions meet modern, intentional living.” I’ve enjoyed watching her transition from librarian to businesswoman to homesteader. And, while we’ve never met in person, I feel like Kristin is someone I’d like to sit on a front porch with and chit chat over a cup of coffee. Her images are captivating and leave me in awe of the world that she’s created for herself.

IT’S YOUR TURN

What old hobby are you looking forward to starting up again? Leave a comment below.

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