Chai Custard Pie

I started following Spice Girl Eats on Instagram last summer when she was doing gorgeous looking pop ups out of Depanneur in Toronto and then couldn’t help but notice her Chai Concentrate being sold where only products picked by the most discerning tastes would be sold. I picked up a bottle late last year, made … Continue reading Chai Custard Pie

Salted Maple Pie

I was looking back on my pie repertoire the other day and came across the Salty Honey Custard Pie - sweet, salty and a little bit weird, it's everything I love in dessert. But now it's winter and I think we're looking for something a bit... toastier. Enter sweet, sweet maple syrup - essentially a 1 for … Continue reading Salted Maple Pie

Red Currant Apple Pie

Last weekend I went to Andrew's Scenic Acres and among all the apples and gourds, I was thrilled to find freezers full of farm frozen summer fruit, including currants. I had seen apples mixed with berries in pie before and thought that red currants would cut through a typical warm apple pie with their acidity. … Continue reading Red Currant Apple Pie

Plum Fig Pie

Last weekend it went below 16C and all of Toronto decided it was time to whip out their new fall wares and put on a fashion show. Sweaters and scarves and leather jackets were out in full force, and then two days later it was a balmy 25C. What do you do when the weather … Continue reading Plum Fig Pie

Black Bottom Strawberry Pie

I spent most of the day and evening cooking yesterday. When I heard the news about Anthony Bourdain, I was absolutely crushed. Like so many others, he brought different cultures and their food into our living rooms and our phone screens. He was one of my favourite writers and could hook me with his vivid … Continue reading Black Bottom Strawberry Pie

Five Spice Rhubarb Hand Pies

I maintain that hand pies are the best dessert you can bring to a summer gathering. They're portable, fit in the palm of your hand, don't require plates or cutlery and are of course, delicious. They also have a solid crust to filling ratio for the pie crust fiends among us, which is just … Continue reading Five Spice Rhubarb Hand Pies

Margarita Pie

With Cinco de Mayo coming up, #margaritaweek is in full swing! Before we get into pie chats, a big thank you to Kate Ramos (Hola Jalapeño) for organizing, and you can check out everyone's amazing margarita recipes here. Ok now for this pie - I figured that since I am Pie Girl, a margarita pie made … Continue reading Margarita Pie

Brown Butter Apple and Pear Pie

I feel like I may say this with a lot of pies, but I'm serious this time. This is my favourite fall/winter pie ever. It's official, we can all go home. By go home I mean to make this pie. I was brainstorming different ways to use winter fruit that wasn't citrus because I was … Continue reading Brown Butter Apple and Pear Pie

Chocolate Chess Pie

This pie has been on my list for a long time. I wanted to make a silky smooth, custardy chocolate chess pie for when I needed pure chocolate goodness. I'm thrilled with how this one turned out. After debating the addition of espresso powder or other spices to mix things up, I decided to go … Continue reading Chocolate Chess Pie

Chocolate Pear Pie

While Canadian Thanksgiving came and went over a month ago, American Thanksgiving is in full swing and I'm basically ready for another turkey. Since that's not happening, I'm joining the fun with a Thanksgiving table-worthy, full pie take on my Chocolate Pear Hand Pies. I've already stated why I am addicted to this pie: Chocolate is … Continue reading Chocolate Pear Pie