Pie Makes Everything Better!
Orange Creamsicle Pie perfectly captures the orange quiescently frozen treat we craved for every summer. All the makings of orange curd, a little cream cheese and fluffy whipped cream. With the very first bite you will be in creamy orange heaven. Remember when we were kids, we’d be playing outside, […]
Updated, January 11, 2026. Chocolate Malt Shoppe Pie reminds me of my favorite chocolate malted milkshake. I have to say, it is one my favorite flavor combinations, chocolate and malt, and it’s not always easy to find. I do have a couple of favorite “haunts” that do them superbly, so […]
We all love to cook in season and right now in my backyard hideaway we’ve been harvesting strawberries, black cap raspberries, and blueberries; the ultimate combination for berry lovers in Triple Berry Pie. Of course, I did spike this lovely lady with some marionberries. You might notice two different top […]
Our Nation’s Birthday is upon us! It’s time to raise and salute to Old Glory while celebrating with fireworks displays & patriotic backyard BBQs which is the perfect venue for all-American Star-Spangled Cherry Hand Pies! These tasty cherry hand pies have the perfect amount of sweetness, a touch of lemon […]
We love Lemon Sour Cream Pie, but it was almost a different recipe. The chaos of the kitchen during a Pie Night prep night took over and we bonked a recipe! Yep, and the next step was thinking, great, time for the garbage disposal or into the trash bin. So […]
Chocolate, Sprinkles and Bear Claws, Oh My! Sometimes we just need more ways to eat our sugary treats. We all have our favorite doughnut shop and favorite doughnuts; cream filled, maple bacon bars, bear claws, crullers, sprinkles, and now it comes to you as Doughnut Pie. The filling will remind […]
We some warm summer nights and couldn’t we all use a cool tropical burst of key lime pie? No celebration is needed, any time is a great time with a citrus delight! Key limes are a little sweeter than other limes and much smaller too. Thank heavens you can purchase key […]
The Force never looked so good. It is time to harness your Jedi powers immortalizing the droid of all droids into the tastiest pie in the galaxy; including those far, far away; Star Wars style. If Rhubarb is not your “jam” ANY PIE FILLING is fabulous: Classic Apple, Salted Caramel […]
Easy? Yes, I do mean easy. Do you need citrus curls in your life? Yes, sometimes it’s the extra little things that count. A little fancy finish just feels so good. Simply take any lemon, lime, orange, or tangerine and slice it in half. Remove the fruit leaving the peel […]
Today is Pi Day. Here in our wonderful Great Northwest it is also an overcast comfort food day; we shall celebrate both. Shepherds Pie meets Twice-Baked Potatoes = Ultimate Comfort Food Fest. I wished I had thought of this meat-veggie marriage years ago. Anyone remember the ground beef, canned green […]
It is always a good time to enjoy more chocolate, always. This is THE BEST German Chocolate Pie I have ever made. Inspiration came from Baker’s Chocolate web site, with a few tweaks. It has just the right amount of toasted coconut and pecans, and baked with decadent chocolate. My husband, who is […]
Say I LOVE You with easy to make but incredibly berry-licious heart-shaped hand pies. The filling tastes like freshly picked berries, each one plucked with love to fill each and every hand pie. However, I have a confession: I have eaten those pre-packaged hand pies from time to time, no […]
The first time I had the combination of tart apples, smokey ham & Gruyere cheese on a sandwich, it was LOVE AT FIRST BITE! Oo-da-lolly, what a truly inspirational combination! For a crowd (or small gathering) a rustic Galette is easier to create and serve, instead of individual sandwiches. And, […]
Mississippi Mud Pie; it is only fitting that I learned all about Mississippi Mud desserts when we lived for a few short years in the south. My first experience with Mississippi Mud were in the form of brownies in Texas. I took one bite of her ultra chocolaty gooey brownie, […]
Go Team, Go! Ready to cheer on your NFL team to the next level this weekend? Do you need something fun, easy, and tasty to bring to your tailgate party? Heck, yah! We’re going get our team spirit on with a creative Spirit Cheesecake. Before you spread the cheesecake filling […]
Oh Behave! Okay my dear gluten-free lil’ darling’s, this TUTORIAL, and Best Gluten-Free Crust in the UNIVERSE is for YOU! I have spent years baking gluten-free crusts that have had the toughness of granite and the texture of sand. Some creations I swear could not be cut with a Ginsu Knife, […]
Hi, I am Linda, The Portlandia Pie Lady! I live in the Great Northwest of beautiful forests, coastlines, and I LOVE PIE! I love creating and sharing pies, because that’s what any good Pie Lady does. If we’re lucky enough to cross paths, I would surely serve up a slice of heaven for you. Pie does make everything better!
