Pies, Cookies, and Jam, Oh MY!

It's been a busy few weeks,

which is why it's been a little quiet here in my blog.

Life has been filled with baking,

volunteering, celebrating Thanksgiving, 

class with the Murphy boy, and, of course,

my actual job, teaching.

Whew, it's been busy, but a good busy.

It's crazy to me that December is going to quickly!

I can't believe that it's the 9th.

It just snuck up on me, and the other day it hit me

that I hadn't even thought or put out my holiday menu for Christmas!

Eek!

So, here it is and there are some delicious new additions.

Holiday Time!

This Happy Girl is baking up a storm for the holidays. 

Phase one of baking starts this week! 

Let me know if you need a treat for your celebrations. 💖

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What is on the Holiday Menu?

Here it is!

HOLIDAY PIES: Classic, Vegan, or Gluten-Free

Apple Pie- The Classic ($20) V or GF

Apple Spice Cider Pie ($20) V or GF

Apple Maple Bourbon Pie ($20) V

Dutch Apple ($20) V or GF

Sour Cream Blueberry Pie ($18)

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie ($20)V or GF

Triple Berry Pie ($20) V or GF

Dutch Berry ($20) V or GF

Bourbon Pecan Pie ($20)

Chocolate Cream Pie ($18)

Coconut Pie ($18) GF

Funky Monkey Pie ($18)

Spiked Key Lime Pie ($18) GF

Cookies and Breads

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies- Large Order ($15)

Molasses-Ginger Cookies-Large Order ($15)

Chocolate Crinkle- Large Order ($15)

Peanut Butter Chip- Large Order ($15))

Baklava- Large Order ($15)

Cranberry-Orange Bread, glazed ($10)

Coconut Rum Bread, glazed ($10)

Homemade Jam:   $3 each

Strawberry               Apple Butter 

Boysenberry             Pear Butter

Marionberry             Blueberry-Lime

Raspberry                 Triple Berry

What is Funky Monkey Pie?
Well, it's mostly just delicious!
It's my classic pie crust, layered with cookie butter, sliced bananas, and caramel.
As if that's not enough,
then it's topped with melted dark chocolate and fresh whipped cream.
See....YUM!

What is Spiked Key Lime Pie?

It's a classic Key Lime Pie spiked with tequila. 

I was going to call it Margarita Pie, 

but thought that I'd keep it simple.

All treats will be available for pick-up on either Monday, December 22, 2014 

after 2pm at my house or meet me at Kraxberger Middle School at noon.

(If you need treats sooner, please let me know! I'm baking for the next couple weeks.)

Payment: Cash, checks, or credit card through iSquare.

Please make all checks payable to Fences For Fido.

Must Have Pies to Spread Love

Some people love Thanksgiving for the turkey and gravy,

fresh cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and all the trimmings

Others love it for the time with family and friends...

All of those things are great, 

but for me,

it's all about making and enjoying homemade pies.

I don't think that I'm alone in this feeling at all.

A holiday just isn't the same without pie.

Do you need a little pie for your feast?

I have practiced for many years and learned the perfect way to cram 

as much love and joy into every morsel and crumb.

People often say, 

"Why does this taste so good?"

And I think it's because of the love.

For each pie you order, 

the money goes straight to help animals in local shelters.

I can't think of a better way to celebrate a holiday of giving than to give to others.

Can you?

Maybe you should order a pie and taste the difference love in the tummy and heart feels.

Believe me, nothing is sweeter than helping others.

I'm still taking orders for pies until Friday, November 21st.

All money from this sale goes to PAWS Animal Shelter in West Linn, Oregon.

It's a little, but mighty shelter that takes in abandoned and homeless animals.

Recently sweet Henry Travers was just that, abandoned and homeless.

He had a UPS driver that couldn't walk away and leave this dog...

got to love those guys with hearts like my dad.

Henry was saved through a series of caring people from certain death, 

brought into PAWS, and the loving hands of a foster family.  

Though these pictures are difficult to see, 

he is on the road to recovery and a life worth barking about.

Want more information about PAWS Animal Shelter and follow Henry's road to recovery?

Like PAWS' Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/PAWSOregon
Above pictures are from PAWS Facebook page.  Isn't he the cutest?

Celebrate with Pie

Dutch Apple

Berry (whatever is in season)

German Chocolate

Ah, the 4th of July.
A day filled with family, friends, celebrating, BBQ, and in my family, PIE.
Of course in my house it's not just any pie.
It's a beautiful, slightly sweet and slightly tart apple pie,
crafted by my mom.






I was fortunate to grow up in a family that believed in pie as art.
Yes, I said pie as art...lovely, edible art.



Any self-respecting pie artist knows this to be true.
As I roll out the dough, lay it in the plate, prepared and pour the fruit,
there is beauty overflowing.
It's the type of beauty that should be admired and eaten.
Don't you think?

Lemon

Strawberry Rhubarb

Would you like to enjoy some edible art too?
I'll be making pies for the 4th of July to benefit the independence of pups. :)

Lemon ($12.00)

Mom's Apple Pie

Coconut ($15.00)
Chocolate Cream ($15.00)
Chocolate Strawberry Cream ($15.00)
Mom's Apple ($18.00)
Dutch Apple ($18.00)
Dutch Berry ($18.00)
German Chocolate ($18.00)
Strawberry Rhubarb  ($18.00)
Berry-whatever is in season ($18.00)
Pecan ($18.00)

Gluten-Free Options:
-Lemon Cream
-Chocolate Cream
-Chocolate Strawberry Cream
-Dutch Berry
If you need a pie, just let me know!
I'll have them ready on July 3rd.

Cupcake Dreaming

With me, dreams definitely come true!

If you are in the mood for a heavenly sweet treat,

then you should definitely try one of my dreamy cupcakes.

 Chocolate Dream

 Dreamsicle

More dreamy cupcakes coming soon!

My test kitchen is in overdrive making delicious treats.

Good thing I have a group of trusted taste-testers...

man, they have a tough job!

Nom...nom...nom...

Happy Girl Baking

That's ME!
Baking makes me happy, 
many of you already know that!

It is one of my favorite ways to wind down in the evening, spend time on the weekends, and celebrate the people that I love. I love to see how a treat can bring a smile onto someone's face.  It's pure and innocent joy...something that can be difficult to find on some days.

So I'm launching my new site that is dedicated to baking and raising money for local charities.

So... like this blog, follow me on my baking adventures, and remember me when you need a sweet treat.  Together we can bring smiles around Portland, in the people that we love and those that will benefit from the dedication of local charities. 

Now if that doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will!

Mother's Day Around the Corner

What should you get Mom? A treat of course!

I have been asked to make a few special treats for moms around Portland,

so I thought that I would extend the offer to you as well.    

Please let me know if you would like to order something as soon as possible.

I will have treats ready on Saturday, May 10th.

Pick-up will be after the Oregon Humane Society Doggie Dash.

9” PIES:        $15.00 each

Apple----Dutch Apple ----Pecan ----Chocolate Cream

Layered Cakes- Something new and delicious 

6” 3 Layer Cakes $20.00

9” 3 Layer Cakes $25.00

Oreo Crumble Cake	Every dessert should be a party and this cake is a big celebration wrapped in Oreos and love. This Oreo Vanilla Butter Cake is packed with crushed Oreos, with a thick layer of chocolate buttercream frosting and topped with Oreo crumble buttercream frosting.
Almond Poppyseed with Fresh Strawberries	Almond Poppyseed Cake layered between strawberry buttercream, and topped with fresh strawberries.
German Chocolate Cake	If a classic is what you’re looking for, then look no further.  This is the cake for you!  Two moist layers of chocolate cake, and a sweet and gooey caramel frosting laced with coconut and pecans, in between. Simply delicious!
Dreamsicle Cake	A delicate, moist orange flavored cake layered with vanilla buttercream, and topped with orange ganache.
Vanilla Butter Cake	If you enjoy making a cake your own, then this is a good choice.  You can layer this dreamy cake with your choice of vanilla, chocolate, coconut, or berry buttercream.  Any way you choose, it’s delicious!

Breads:   $10.00 per loaf

Orange-Cranberry

Lemon- Blueberry

Apple Pie

Cinnamon Chip Swirl Bread