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When I write for the New Times Chow Bella as the Thrifty Maker I like to write about all things that have value and saves some bucks. Right now grapes are in season. Most supermarkets carry them year-round, but peak growing season in North America is July to December. The thinking was to buy grapes while they are in season and the least expensive before the cold blustery days of the desert winter arrives.
So the search was on for a unique recipe to cook grapes as an alternative to popping them in the mouth raw.
The recipe for grape pie was made in honor of the Chow Bella Pie Social happening this weekend. It tasted fine but was really like a jam inside pie crust, very sweet and a little runny. The staff at Chow Bella all felt it should have been made with a peanut butter pie crust and served like a PB and J. Next time. Well there may not be a next time since this wasn’t exactly a hit but hey — sharing failures is good, too.
If you would like the recipe jump on over to the Phoenix New Times Chow Bella: Grape Pie
Fall is pie. It just is. We wait all summer to get at some and so why not wear your pie love on your chest next to your heart. Let the world know your true love by making a necklace. This crafty project is inspired by the pie social happening this weekend in Phoenix that is sponsored by Chow Bella.
Learn how to make a pie loving necklace by reading my piece over at the Phoenix New Times Jackalope Ranch: Wear Your Love For Pie
And come to the Pie Social this Saturday Nov. 13, 2010 downtown Phoenix. For more info click HERE
It is fall and that means rich, earthy root vegetables are in season. Run straight out and buy some. This means carrots and potatoes yes but also beets, turnips, parsnips, squash and rutabagas. This is a favorite root veggie dish that is not quite so scary in the exotic root vegetable category.
To grab my Thrifty Cook recipe jump on over to Phoenix New Times Chow Bella:Â Root Vegetable Medley
Make yourself a tee-shirt using freezer paper and tell the world you voted!
Want to learn how? Jump on over to Phoenix New Times Jackalope Ranch: Make an “I Voted” T-Shirt
Since Halloween is fast approaching, why not use this opportunity to can up some ghost chilis. Those chili peppers are touted as the hottest in the world and can be ordered online but they can be pricey so to read about my method to make freezer canned ghost chili jelly on a budget, cheating never hurt anyone. Jump on over to Phoenix New Times Chow Bella: Ghost Chili Jelly
