Deb and Armo (Steve) and Pie 366!
What a year this has been! So many wonderful stories to share; so many people who I have met. And so many pies! If I had to guess, I would say that almost a third of the pies that I made this year contained apples. I love apple pies… and since apples are available all yearlong that made it easy to make apple pies frequently. Other favorite pies included Strawberry-Rhubarb, Marionberry, Chocolate Cream Pie, and all kinds of Quiche.
Today I made a Lemon Meringue pie for the second time this year. I love lemon curd… but I do not like working with meringues. Fortunately this pie was not traveling far; it only had to go the house next door.
Deb and Steve have been our neighbors for seventeen years. Last year when I told them about my pie a day “idea”, Steve was thrilled. He wanted to do something to support my project from the start and initially suggested ordering boxes to deliver my pies in. It took a week or so before we finally decided that he would create labels for my pies instead (less waste to deal with and less costly!) And for the past year almost every pie that was delivered had a sticker that had my Pie a Day logo, this website address, and the day of the Pie year handwritten on it.
So many people have told me that they have kept their “pie labels” as mementos. I am honored that they feel this way… and very thankful to Steve for supplying them to me for the past year. It has given this “pie” gifting experience an extra special touch… and I really appreciate that.
Tonight I extend my sincerest thanks to everyone that followed this year of pies and sent comments or just made reading my blog a part of your routine. I am not ready to say goodbye forever… it seems that there are still so many stories to tell. But for a few days I might just sleep in a little. And if I could draw, I would create a picture of my oven exclaiming “Whew!” while wiping her brow. This has been a busy year for that old gal and she deserves a rest.
One thing I would love to ask… and that is, if you have any comments that you would be willing to share (and haven’t yet) please do so. Also, if you have been inspired to do something out of gratitude, please share that as well. I’d love to keep the lines of communication open… if that is possible.
Lastly, I send my thanks to everyone who welcomed me and my pies. Thank you for being open to receiving that gift… and thank you for sharing your stories with me. I have been so blessed to be a part of this wonderful adventure.
Don’t be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends. Richard Bach
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Congratulations for meeting your goal, I will miss reading this blog. If you ever find yourself on 3rd and B, please drop in to say hello.
yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!
did you notice swit’s mohawk last night? it was a sugary lemon ‘do’ that held his top notch in place all night! and now 24 hours later that zesty lemony goodness is gone, but not forgotten!
…till 7.30.
xoxo