Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Hi and hello, this is my last e-mail of 2025! Today I’m thinking about pickies (and puff pastry). Pickies is what my grandmother used to call snacks served at a get together. She always wanted to make sure we had enough pickies, and I take that energy with me into every situation. Whether you’re hosting or just sitting around grazing your way into the new year, it's essential to have ALL of the pickies. And since it’s the stretch between major holidays, when most...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Hi...I can't believe it's almost the end of the year, And if you can't either, you might just still be looking for the perfect recipe to make for your holiday table. This is your reminder that dessert does not have to be complicated to be good. The best recipes are the ones that fit your table, your schedule, and your comfort level in the kitchen. While I have a full list of pies perfect for the holiday, here are a few options (pies and beyond) that may just be...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Hi friends, Every year around this time I ask my Instagram community what feels hardest about making pies, and the answers are almost always the same: pie crust! "How much water do I need to add?" "Why does my crust fall apart?" "Why is my crust tough?" "I'm afraid of making it!" If pie crust has ever made you doubt yourself, you’re in good company. But you can get better at this because despite it's reputation, making pie crust by hand is surprisingly simple to...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Hi friends, Pie is the celebrated centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dessert tables, but it’s also the part that tends to cause the most stress. Between deciding which kinds to make, figuring out the timing, and tackling the crust, the process can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. After running a pie bakery from my home, I learned a few simple truths about how to bake (too) many pies at once, but without the chaos. Here are my top tips: Pies are one of the...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Hi friends, The 4 p.m. sunset can only mean one thing: November is here, and with it comes the unofficial start of pie season (yay!) Has it been a while since you baked one? Now’s the time to get your hands back into the dough before Thanksgiving arrives. These are the recipes I think of as the warm-ups, the ones that bring comfort now, help you ease back into pie-making, and fill the house with the scent of the season. Here are recipes to 5 recipes to warm up...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Hello, hello! Happy Monday! I don't normally write to you on a monday, but here I am in your inbox anyways, because I wanted to share some apple recipes for you! Here are 7 apple recipes worth making this season: Apple Blueberry Crisp The filling is warm and jammy, tucked beneath a buttery oat topping that turns crisp and golden in the oven. While the dark filling might lead you to believe this crisp is all about berries, it's actually the perfect balance of both...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Hello, hello! I’m sitting on the deck in bright sunshine, crickets chirping (which I love), wrapped in the feel of a New England autumn. I always wish summer could last forever, but a sunny fall day in Boston is a pretty good consolation for now being solidly in the month of October. Plus, pies 🤗 Here are 5 recipes to bake in October: Spiced Blackberry Pie This pie blends the brightness of summer with the warmth of fall: juicy blackberries are tucked inside a...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Well, hello! Have you started to feel the change in pace lately, like I have? By the end of September, I always welcome this shift after the intensity of back-to-school, especially for our family this year (more on that below). The schedules are still full...but things feel more predictable. The rhythm is steadier now, which thankfully leaves more room for celebrating the best baking season. Today I wanted to share a few simple recipes that match the season we’re...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Kelli Avila January 23, 2026 Hello, happy friday! Say it ain't so, but we're rounding the corner on the end of summer. Whether it already feels over to you or you're still holding on to the last few official weeks, it's coming. My kids head back to school after Labor Day, so I'm soaking up these final days with as much summer zest as I can. The good news is that there's still plenty of fresh fruit and veggies available, which means there's still time to bake with the very best of summer’s...
5 months ago • 2 min read