Cherry Pie

I think my first official post has to be about the art of the pastry. I love to make pastry and thank my Grandma Johnson for passing on her skills to me. Though I was never old enough to directly learn from her, I think I acquired her talent. That's not to say I've had perfect pastry all the time, oh no. Pastry is a delicate art and requires your utmost attention and respect. Hear that? Respect the pastry! Love it and it will love you back. Another reason I love pastry is for its pure simplicity. If you are using more than three ingredients for your pastry, you are doing it wrong! Flour, shortening or lard, and water.
Boom, pastry! Well, sorta... Cutting, tossing, and rolling too. Today, I am posting some pictures I snapped during a Cherry Pie exploration. While I'm most known for making Apple Pie, I think I am like my Dad and like Peach Pie the best. Being a resident of Michigan, makes one hell of a Peach Pie by the way. Anyways, enjoy the pictures. I'm going to find some sweets to devour now...