Cooking at the Cottage 

Summer Pies

Who doesn't like a slice of fresh, homemade pie? The summer fruit harvest is underway with wave after wave of berries and stone fruits ripening to perfection. Eat these gems "out of hand" at the peak of freshness, or better yet, put them in a summer fruit pie.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we equip you with all the tips and tricks required for making the best summer fruit pies you've ever had! From tender, tasty crusts to generous fruit fillings, making a homemade pie is easier than you think and more delicious than you might believe. Let's get started!

In This Issue:
Cooking Classes
Secrets to Great Crust
RECIPE: Lattice-Top Blueberry Pie
How to Make a Lattice Crust
RECIPE: Peach and Creme Fraiche Pie
Signature Styles for Crust
Baking and Serving Tips
RECIPE: Red Currant and Raspberry Pie
Solutions for Pie Problems
Cookbook Review
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We have a full schedule of cooking classes underway this summer! Access the Summer Schedule and details for each class here. Here's a few of our upcoming offerings:      

Summer Cooking Classes

 

Thursday, July 21st ● John Plymale - Porcini ● "Summer Alfresco Italian Supper" ● $45.00 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class ● Outdoor dining is one of the wonderful things that can be enjoyed during the Summer months. Take this opportunity to learn to prepare this exceptional menu. Menu: Chilled Antipasto Skewers ● Grilled Romaine Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Shaved Parmesan Cheese & Toasted Pinenuts ● Grilled Swordfish served with Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce & Fresh Basil ● Grilled Summer Squash with Lemon Garlic Aioli ● Spumoni Sundaes with Bing Cherry Sauce, Toasted Almonds and Fresh Whipped Cream

 

Friday, July 22nd ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● "Date Night" ● $65.00 per couple 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class! ● Menu: Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Basil Pesto Cream Sauce ● Seared Flat Iron Steak with Herbed Butter, Mushroom Risotto & Roasted Vegetables ● Crepes Suzette

 

Saturday, July 23rd ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● "Mastering the Soufflé" ● $45.00 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● Hands On Class! Learn the techniques needed to make the perfect soufflé. Soufflés, sweet or savory, can be served as a light meal, used as a side or served for dessert. They may be impressive to look at but even more delicious to eat. Menu: Chocolate Soufflé · Fruit Soufflé · Grand Marnier Soufflé · Classic Cheese Soufflé ● Savory Soufflé

 

Monday, July 25th ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● "Cooking with Fresh Herbs" $45.00 ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class ● Your garden abounds with a variety of fresh herbs...how do you use them creatively in your kitchen? This class will guide you through herbal cookery. Menu: Rosemary Lemonade ● Fresh Lemon Balm Tisane ● Sage and Garlic Oil ● Basil Vinegar ● Cilantro Butter with Lime ● Spring Herb Garlic Butter ● Bouquet Garni ● Herbed Salt ● Infused Syrups and Sauces ● Herbed Sugars ● Flowering Herbs and Edible Flowers ● and more...

 

Thursday, July 28th ● Nancy Russman - Jefferson Community & Technical College · "Cooking for Teens - Snacks" · $45.00 ● Ages 13 - 17 · 1:30 - 4:30 pm · Hands on Class! Tired of frozen pizza rolls, hot pockets or peanut butter sandwiches? Join Chef Nancy as she shows us, step by step, how to make some incredible snacks that your friends and family will rave about! Menu: Stuffed Banana Peppers ● Steak Sandwich ● Bacon, Egg & Hashbrown Skillet Supper ● Tomato Salsa ● Mexican Chicken Pizza ● Watermelon Salsa

 

Wednesday, August 3rd ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● "Bringing an Authentic Clambake Home" ● $65.00 · 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Partial Hands On Class! Since we're landlocked here in Louisville, there's no way we'll be digging a pit in the sand, but with great local sources for fresh lobster and shellfish, this class will show us how to bring the clambake home. Lobster prepared according to the traditional clambake emerges tender and moist. Although we can't do the traditional feast in the sand, we can achieve similar results in our home kitchens by recreating the clambake in a pot, on the grill, in the oven, and even show you how to do a clambake for one in the microwave. Lelia is also going to share her all time favorite recipe for oyster stew! Menu: Sherried Oyster and Brie Soup ● One Whole Lobster per Person, with all the Trimmings including Clams, Mussels, Corn, Red Potatoes and Sausage ● Stan's Coleslaw ● Grand Marnier Parfait

Friday, August 5th ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● "Date Night" ● $65.00 per couple ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class! ● Menu: Wild Mushroom & Gruyere Cheese Gratin en Crute ● Pan Roasted Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Kentucky Country Ham & Bleu Cheese in White Wine Sage Sauce, Potato Gratin & Sautéed Vegetables ● Tiramisu  

Monday, August 8th ● Mac McBride - Sullivan University - Lexington Campus ● "Honoring Heirloom Tomatoes" ● $45.00 ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● Demonstration Class It's that wonderful time of year; when vines in the garden are heavy with sun ripened heirloom tomatoes of all shapes, sizes and colors! Learn how to turn these beauties into divine dishes. Menu: Homemade Bloody Mary ● Heirloom Tomato Marmalade on Fresh Baked Bread ● Pan Sauteed Lump Crab Cakes with Heirloom Tomato-Sweet Corn Relish & Citrus Remoulade ● Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad with a Lime Herb Vinaigrette Dressing ● Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Smoked Heirloom Tomato Jalapeno Vinaigrette served with Roasted Heirloom Tomato Risotto ● Heirloom Tomato Sorbet

Saturday, August 13th ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● "Date Night" ● $65.00 per couple ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● Hands On Class! ● Menu: New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp ● Seared Breast of Chicken with Seafood Creole Sauce ● Bourbon Bananas Foster over Vanilla Ice Cream  


View more summer classes for August in our latest Class Brochure. Click here!

It Starts with the Crust
Mixing the Crust  
Managing the Crust
Moving the Crust
The Best Pie Secret

Lattice Top Blueberry PieBlueberry Pie  

Pies
How to Make A Lattice Crust

How to Make A Lattice CrustGrater

Pie Crimper
Pie Crimper
Dual wheels cut or crimp pie crusts in a decorative fashion. Great for pasta and ravioli making, too.
Pastry Brush
Pastry Brush
Finely bristled brush glides over delicate pastries. Perfect for moistening edges and applying washes to crusts.
French Rolling Pin
Silicone Rolling Pin
One of many excellent rolling pins available. Silicone-covered surface minimizes sticking. 

Summer Pies

Peach Pie
Signature Crust Edges
Signature Crust Edges

Baking and Serving

Pie Server
Pie Server
Sleek design with stainless steel durability elegantly serves up every flavor of pie.
Rolling Pin Rings
Rolling Pin Rings
Roll pie crusts to an even thickness. Fit desired ring on your rolling pin and roll evenly every time!  
Ceramic Pie Weights
Ceramic Pie Weights
Reusable, ceramic pie weights transfer baking heat efficiently and keep pie crusts from slumping during blind-baking.

Red Currant and Raspberry Pie

RECIPE: Red Currant and Raspberry Pie
Solutions for Pie ProblemsSolutions for Pie Problems
Pie Plate
Emile Henry Pie Plate
Known for quality and durability, this deep dish pie plate bakes and serves beautifully.
Silicone Baking Pad
Silicone Baking Mat
Nonstick silicone countertop mat. Great working surface for rolling out pie crusts and more. Grips counter well.  
Pie Gate
Progressive Pie Gate
Keep leftover pie fresh with this flexible tool that holds the filling in. Flexible edge adapts well.
Cookbook ReviewCookbook Review

Celebrate the peak of summer with a homemade fruit pie of your own. Go ahead, make it a la mode!

Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

Cooking at the Cottage

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Louisville, KY 40207
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