Mary Crimmins

When asked what my favorite season is, I will typically respond with Autumn. That is until I re-live the beauty of Spring. I absolutely love the Spring season! There is so much hope, and so much sweetness as things begin to blossom and grow. Plus, I absolutely LOVE the local food scene during the Spring. [...]

I always forget how much I enjoy Spring every year, minus my pollen covered car. It comes as a surprise, and is a much needed relief on the heels of a long winter. It also ushers in new seasonal food of delicious local spring produce including carrots, beets, strawberries and rhubarb. Soon Easter will be here [...]

INGREDIENTS (Recipe from CooksIllustrated.com) Pie Dough 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour , plus extra for dusting 1 teaspoon table salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 11 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch cubes 7 tablespoons vegetable shortening , chilled 1/3 cup water , chilled with ice, increasing up to 3/8 cup, if needed *I used store bought pie dough from Trader Joes Strawberry-Rhubarb [...]