“A new baking bible.” (*Wall Street Journal)
“If there’s such a thing as a pie guru, it’s Kate McDermott.” (*Sunset Magazine)
“The next best thing to taking one of her classes.”(*The Washington Post)
“Gorgeous…a dream of a cookbook.” (*Eat Your Books)
“Heartwarming and funny…an instructive debut.” (*Library Journal)
“Utterly exquisite, will steal your heart. RUN, don’t walk, to order your copy. (**The Blender Girl)
“Not just on crusts and fillings but life itself. A keeper.” (***Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"Whether you’re a seasoned pie hand or a beginner with more enthusiasm than skill, Kate’s got you covered.” (Dorie Greenspan)
“One of the best books written on the topic.” (Publishers Weekly)
Kate McDermott, who learned to make pie from her Iowa grandmother, has taught the time-honored craft of pie-making to thousands of people. Here she shares her secrets to great crusts (including gluten-free options), fabulous fillings, and to living a good life. This is the only PIE cookbook you need.
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