Last Saturday (April 30th.) Linda was in Detroit being interviewed (and taped) for a Mother's Day segment that will be broadcast this coming Sunday (May 8th.) between 8 - 9:30 a.m. on WXYZ TV (ABC affiliate) in the Detroit area. Linda will be on TV Saturday (May 7th.) live demonstrating how to make Laura's Sticky Toffee Puddling pie (her Crisco 100th Anniversary award winner). It will be broadcast at 7:30 am on WZZM (ABC affiliate) in Grand Rapids. Linda will be featured in next week’s premiere of “ONE PERSON, ONE IDE...

Submitted by Gretchen Karslake   This simple and absolutely tasty salsa is a wonderful variation that you will enjoy with Mexican food, or just with taco chips. It’s a great appetizer to take along to a get-together, picnic, or just to make when watching TV with friends.  1 15 oz. can of black beans 1 15 oz. can of white shoepeg corn 1 ½ avocados 1 fresh jalapeno pepper 1/3 C. red onion Fresh chopped cilantro (to taste) ½ tsp. cumin ½ tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice  Drain an...

We are now taking orders for Mother's Day - May 8th. Call us at (517) 669-9300 as soon as possible to make sure you get the pie you want... Our Mother's Day fruit pies are -- Tom's Cheery Cherry Cherry Ber...ry, Cherry Raspberry, Cherry Berry Berry, Blueberry, Blueberry Raspberry, Cherry Rhubarb, and Pecan. Our Mother's Day cream pies are -- Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream, Key Lime, Key Lime Raspberry, Coconut Cream, Lemon Meringue, Raspberry Cream, and Raspberry Coconut Cream.

We had a wonderful Easter here at the shop. So many of you ordered pies that we had to close orders early, however we baked a whole bunch of extra fruit pies so folks who stopped into the shop could still purchase one. We hope you all had a blessed holiday with family and friends!

The latest episode of "Under the Radar Michigan", which features a spot on Sweetie-licious, will air in the Lansing area (on WKAR) on Easter Sunday at 6:30 pm. Mark your calendars or program your DVRs or TIVOs!

 

Submitted by Cheryl Kellogg   The perfect quick-and-easy dip to serve at a party or while watching your favorite sport on television. This warm and spicy dip wil be a hit with everyone (especially the guys)!  2 cans (12.5 oz) chunk chicken (drain and shred with fork) 2 - 8 oz pkgs. cream cheese 1 C. Ranch dressing 3/4 C. Franks Red Hot Sauce 1 1/2 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese   After cream cheese is at room temperature, blend all ingredients together. Either bake at 350 for 30 minutes and serve...

Linda  won Best of Show in the new "Innovative" category with Laura's Sticky Toffee Pudding Caramel Apple Pie! Not only did she get another large size check (for $2,000) to hang up in the shop, a trophy and a cool ribbon, but the recipe for this pie will appear on Crisco cans across the country this coming year! Linda also took first place in the pumpkin category for Grandma's and Mommy's Pumpkin Caramel Apple Pie. She also got a second place ribbon for The Farmette's Beautiful Blueberry, Basil & Lime pie (in...

Linda won Best of Show in the new "Innovative" category with Laura's Sticky Toffee Puddling Caramel Apple Pie! Not only did she get another large size check (for $2,000) to hang up in the shop, a trophy, and a cool ribbon, but the recipe for this pie will appear on Crisco cans across the country this coming year! Linda also took first place in the pumpkin category for Grandma's and Mommy's Pumpkin Caramel Apple Pie. She also got a second place ribbon for The Farmette's Beautiful Blueberry, Basil & Lime pie (in the open pie c...

Late breaking news!!   Linda and Stephanie received a first place ribbon in the Small Commercial Bakery Competition with Mommy's Blackberry Raspberry Pie!  If you are interested in the latest news from the National Pie Chamionships.... please visit our Facebook page. We are posting news and pics (and so is Linda and her crew in FL). Find stuff out as soon as it happens!!! This week Linda headed down to Florida to compete in the National Pie Championships, which will be held in Orlando.  She has created a bunch of...