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Eat More Pie! NW 23rd Pacific Pie Now Open

December 9, 2013Filed in: Reviews

1668 NW 23rd Ave & Savier St • pacificpie.com • 503.894.9482

Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

“Drink a pint, eat a pie and all is right in the world.” That statement cannot be more true at the new location of Pacific Pie, now open on NW 23rd.

There you will find, owners Sarah Curtis-Fawley and Australian-born Chris Powell whipping up handcrafted savory and sweet Aussie-inspired pies. From Beef and Stout Pies and Spinach and Feta Pasties, to Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies and traditional Lamingtons with Jam and Cream, there is something for everyone. (They even have gluten-free pies!) Continue Reading...

Perfect for Fall: Apple Crisp Recipe from Kyra Bussanich

October 22, 2013Filed in: Recipes

Ok, I am seriously in love with the weather right now. It is days like this that make me so happy being an Oregonian. The remaining leaves are beautiful reds, yellows and oranges, bright blue sky and a perfect crisp temperature. This is fall at its best.

Beautiful evening overlooking the Fremont Bridge

Also wonderful about fall? So many good things to eat and bake. Obviously I’m obsessed with anything pumpkin. I also totally love all the fresh-picked apples and pears, which are perfect for pies, crumbles and crisps.

Photo courtesy of Kyra Bussanich

Lucky for you, Kyra Bussanich, who owns Kyra’s Bake Shop in Lake Oswego, has provided her delicious Apple Crisp recipe. I wrote a few weeks ago about a cooking class I took from her. Continue Reading...

Petunia’s Fall Lineup + Fabulous Fall Fete

October 14, 2013Filed in: Events, Reviews

610 SW 12th Ave & Alder • petuniaspiesandpastries.com • 503.841.5961

Hours: Tues-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-10om; Sun 9am-7pm

It has been almost seven months since Lisa Clark opened her shop Petunia’s Pies & Pastries in the West End. Between the bustling retail space, growing wholesale, Farmer’s Market booths and upcoming e-commerce site, she certainly has her hands full.

“I am just trying to keep up with everything.” Asked if she ever sleeps, she joked “yeah… kind of.” Continue Reading...