Birthday Pie

Since we’re going to be out of town next weekend, Steve and Claire decided to celebrate my birthday this weekend. 

My family celebrates with pie.  It needs no other name.  Merely the mention of pie in my family makes everyone salivate.  Pie is quite complicated to make.  The crust alone frustrates many who attempt it.  However, my darling husband, out of his love for me, has worked to perfect it.  Every year on my birthday, Steve makes pie.  This year Claire helped.

Getting ready to make pie

Sifting the dry ingredients for the crust

Mixing the crust

Pricking the crust

Adding the ingredients for the filling

Setting the timer

Filling the crust

Topping the pie

The chef always has the right to sample

And the best part – chocolate crust on top!

“Ta-da!”

Claire’s finished pie

It was totally de-lish!!  Thank you, Steve and Claire for making me pie for my birthday!  I loved it!  And I love both of you with all of my heart!!!  What a wonderful birthday present!