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Annette Laing's avatar

Dear Kate,

You do. indeed, make the best pie, and you know my admiration (and that of my son and husband) is genuine.

Look, you probably also know I'm an old school *Doctor Who* fan. So listen, I'm loaning you the keys to my TARDIS and a rolling pin. Go get him. Much love. xx

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Kate McDermott's avatar

It makes me so happy to know that you like my work and I always love seeing the pies you and yours make and enjoy from the recipes. I've not watched *Doctor Who* but I'll remember your offer of keys to your TARDIS!

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Ellen's avatar

Dear Kate,

What a wonderful post---I love the audio and video elements as well. Just beautiful. ❤️😋❤️ Thank you for finding what inspires you and sharing it with the world. The world is so much better for having you and pie in it.

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Kate McDermott's avatar

Dearest Ellen, Thank YOU for your kind words. They mean so much!

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

What a truly moving origin story, Kate! I’m wanting to bean that “wuzband” of yours over the head with a rolling pin myself, but it sounds like he did one good thing—trigger a passion that unleashed a talent that now delights, teaches and inspires thousands. Now I’m eager to make that pie!🥧

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Kate McDermott's avatar

Thanks, Ruth! I hope you do make it and do let me know what you think.

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AnnMarie Craig's avatar

I have used your apple pie recipe over and over, and it is indeed the best pie! I especially love the way you took on the challenge to create the best pie you could and have shared your knowledge with all of us. Thank you.❤️

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Kate McDermott's avatar

Thank you, AnnMarie! I'm so happy that you have made the pie many times and like it so much.

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Susan Hammond's avatar

His lack of appreciation has been our gain.

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Kate McDermott's avatar

I love sharing the craft, Susan!

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Lori Olson White's avatar

Saved and added to my files. The recipe, too. Thanks, Kate.

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Kate McDermott's avatar

You're very welcome, Lori. Hope you enjoy it.

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Keena Hormel's avatar

Pie is love. Learning your techniques helped me make delicious pie and share the love. 💟

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Kate McDermott's avatar

Indeed it is, Keena! 🥧=💕

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Teri Harbour's avatar

P is also for perseverance. Congratulations, Kate, on all you have accomplished! Great “piece”.💕🥧

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Kate McDermott's avatar

A great P word, Teri! Thanks!

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Pam's avatar

I love the recording...a keeper for sure! Although I did not know Wuzband #3, I knew of him; and I completely agree with your friend who would have clobbered him with a rolling pin!! May the good times "roll," Kate, in more ways than one! 🍏 🍎❤️

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Kate McDermott's avatar

Thank you so much, Pam! The good times have been rolling and I am very grateful for them.

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Teri Bernstein's avatar

This post really touched my heart.

Love your pies. I’ve made several of them, and the praise that has come my way I forward along to you💕

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Kate McDermott's avatar

Your words about my pies touches my heart, too, Teri. 🥰

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Mary Jane Curry's avatar

Dear Kate - Love your personal story of how your pie making art perfected and continues to grow over time even after such fabulous accomplishments in the field - you are open to new tips, tweeks and experimentations in the constant aim for making the best pie possible. There is always something to learn and this is a good lesson for all of us. There is always room to grow even when you are recognized as the best! XOXOX Mary Jane

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Kate McDermott's avatar

I truly feel that there is so much to know about pie that it would be impossible for one person to learn it all in one lifetime! Thanks so much for your kind words today, Mary Jane.

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Rachel Ciordas's avatar

This is so wonderful. What an amazing amount of determination you have! We are all so lucky that you make such incredible pie and pie recipes!!

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Kate McDermott's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words, Rachel. By the way, my favorite book is The LIttle Engine That Could!

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Rachel Ciordas's avatar

Haha! Perfect! A great lesson for all of us!!

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Jolene Handy's avatar

The recording! And, as you know, my darling, you DO make the best pie!🥧 💕

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Kate McDermott's avatar

Thank you, Jolene! xoxo

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Nancy Mehagian's avatar

My very favorite story. Big hugs from LA. I can’t wait to make pie with you on Spain

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Kate McDermott's avatar

Me too, Nancy! Any updates?

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LauraTiberi's avatar

This was my pie camp pie! So lucky to get to practice in person. ❤️ 🍎

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Kate McDermott's avatar

It was a wonderful time!

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Anya Binsacca's avatar

My darling Kate, YOU MAKE THE BEST PIE!!!

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Kate McDermott's avatar

This makes my ❤️ sing, Anya!

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