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I can't wait to see what your in-person offerings are for pie classes!

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One of the gals at Swain’s had me buy a package that has 2 little plastic red apples, which you open up and place some ‘special liquid’. It worked like a charm! There’s some liquid left if you want to give it a whirl, Kate.

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This is similar and seems to be better now on day 4. From Swain’s, also.

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Happy birthday to your books! 🎉

Good luck with the fruit flies; I had them once when I lived in Chicago and it was awful. The apple cider vinegar trick luckily worked for me at the time. Here’s hoping that the traps come through for you!

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Well, it’s been 24 hours and they’re still here.

And thank you from my three books!

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Congratulations, Kate. Your three cookbookbabies are wonderful, and you deserve all the many accolades I've heard and seen.

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Julie, you are so sweet to say so...and I am so appreciative of your comments and others who are here in our little corner of Substack.

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Ohhhh! John McCutcheon! What a sweet memory from days long gone. Thank you for bringing back to me!

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I heard him play at least once, maybe more. I still love his mellow vibe and the smile in his voice.

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I think you lent A Gentlemen in Moscow to me! And I think I in turn lent it to someone else, or maybe it’s still on my shelf in NJ. So sorry! But I loved the book and also can’t wait for the movie to come out with Ewan McGregor. Can’t wait to see you!

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I didn't realize it was being made into a movie. How wonderful, though I have to say that Ewan McGregor is not how I envisioned Count Rostov. That photo on the cover of the book looks so much like David Suchet (Poirot) to me. I know to many, Suchet's Poirot is an insufferable little man, mincing when he walks and bloviating when he talks, but I think he's wonderful, and the actor, in his own garb, in his own accent is very attractive to me. He has the kindest eyes.

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I hope Ewan has a good mustache for this.

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I may have even said to you..."pass it on." 😉 I'm starting to lay out a few things to pack.

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I have both pie books and when not baking with them will take them down and just browse through them. So wonderful and comforting.

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This makes my heart sing Jean!

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And is there another book inside you, Kate? Itching to come out? Your books are all well used in my kitchen:

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I appreciate so much you asking. I plan on continuing to write here as long as there is interest.

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I have a question....I live in the same town as you, where do you buy your mulch?

And...I look forward to every posting, thanks!

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And thank you!

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Lazy J Tree Farm

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Art of the Pie & Home Cooking are two indispensable cookbooks for me. Just gave my sister Art of the Pie for her birthday. Spreading the wealth!

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Thank you Susan! This means a lot to me and Happy Birthday to your sister!

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Loved A Gentleman in Moscow!

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I think it might be better the second time as I'm enjoying all the nuances.

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I read it twice in fairly rapid succession and definitely appreciated details I had missed in the initial reading. Amazing book. When I handed it over to my husband, I told him "Read slowly and carefully!"

The Lincoln Highway is also very very good.

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Yes, I enjoyed The Lincoln Highway too. A real page turner.

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Loved that one as well. Also on my list is Rules of Civility.

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I can see how that would be.

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October 7, 2022
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Oh wow! Thank you!

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