D'Arcy, I know your affinity for the art of the pie runs deep (dish) and goes way back, which makes this story especially fabulous. You shine such a beautiful light on Madeleine and her work. I also can't help wishing that a little cafe where you served all your favorite foods existed. I would stop in every day, especially for your amazing French onion soup. Wonderful essay!
Thanks, Jody, and I seem to remember a song you loved by someone ... Nanci Griffith ... about making pies? I love the name SALTY LARK, and I figured you'd love it too. Madeleine was a lot of fun to talk to!
"Plastic cap on my hair, I used to mind, now I don't care...." Boy, that song plucks every single heartstring!!!!! Can't believe she is gone. Too soon. Thanks for this, Jody.
Yes! I still make Bread Pudding whenever the occasion calls for it. It’s my favorite dessert to order out , too (but mine is better—only slightly prejudiced!). It’s great with whiskey, rum or Bourbon…
I know what you mean about self-employment at home—self-torture in some ways. It’s every durn day, and I always told myself I should be doing more, I didn’t really know what I was doing, etc. When I got hired in a 8:30-5:00 job again I felt like I was cheating! It was so easy!
But the self-motivation I’d tapped into at home made the actual job easier (and showing up every day more fun).
As a retired person, the pressure is now “I’ve got to finish this before I die!”
Whatever happens with At the Dogpark, it has been so fun for me to do. I've loved getting to put the pieces together, finding the art, writing the headlines, doing the interviews. It's been something I absolutely love to do. I wish I didn't have to worry about $$$ so much. Speaking of pies looking fabulous, Mary Ellen, I do recall you making an amazing bread pudding with a whiskey sauce.. Do you remember that?
Thank you, Lori. Madeleine was a blast to talk with. I really related to her story about pie making and all the angst and joy that goes along with such an undertaking.
Joann, retirement has got to be a little scary, but you're going to love it. You can become a subscriber of At the Dogpark. Go to darcyfallon.substack.com
D'Arcy, I know your affinity for the art of the pie runs deep (dish) and goes way back, which makes this story especially fabulous. You shine such a beautiful light on Madeleine and her work. I also can't help wishing that a little cafe where you served all your favorite foods existed. I would stop in every day, especially for your amazing French onion soup. Wonderful essay!
Thanks, Jody, and I seem to remember a song you loved by someone ... Nanci Griffith ... about making pies? I love the name SALTY LARK, and I figured you'd love it too. Madeleine was a lot of fun to talk to!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=do-gT1QX4oo
"Plastic cap on my hair, I used to mind, now I don't care...." Boy, that song plucks every single heartstring!!!!! Can't believe she is gone. Too soon. Thanks for this, Jody.
Bring it on, cousin! Pie, Art, writing, musing, all of it! Love this essay and now I’m hungry for dessert!
Oh Terri, thank you! I'm making a lemon curd tart right this instant.
Yes! I still make Bread Pudding whenever the occasion calls for it. It’s my favorite dessert to order out , too (but mine is better—only slightly prejudiced!). It’s great with whiskey, rum or Bourbon…
You are an amazing cook. I've always thought so.
I know what you mean about self-employment at home—self-torture in some ways. It’s every durn day, and I always told myself I should be doing more, I didn’t really know what I was doing, etc. When I got hired in a 8:30-5:00 job again I felt like I was cheating! It was so easy!
But the self-motivation I’d tapped into at home made the actual job easier (and showing up every day more fun).
As a retired person, the pressure is now “I’ve got to finish this before I die!”
THE PIES LOOK FABULOUS!
Whatever happens with At the Dogpark, it has been so fun for me to do. I've loved getting to put the pieces together, finding the art, writing the headlines, doing the interviews. It's been something I absolutely love to do. I wish I didn't have to worry about $$$ so much. Speaking of pies looking fabulous, Mary Ellen, I do recall you making an amazing bread pudding with a whiskey sauce.. Do you remember that?
With Bourbon, Whiskey or Rum. (with raisins)
Great story, great-looking pies. And I really love your reflection at the end.
Robin, thank you! Madeleine was a terrific interview.
Love it! I didn’t realize Salty Lark was a dancer and I didn’t realize she was Dimi’s daughter. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, Lori. Madeleine was a blast to talk with. I really related to her story about pie making and all the angst and joy that goes along with such an undertaking.
D’arcy.. look forward to your stories .. many resonate with me plus I admire many of your turn of phrases !
Need to figure out how to get them once Witt takes my email..next week!
Joann, retirement has got to be a little scary, but you're going to love it. You can become a subscriber of At the Dogpark. Go to darcyfallon.substack.com
Making pie IS an art form. I became ver hungry reading this.
Me too. Welcome home from your travels. Loved hearing about your trip. And the little ones!!!!
Hey, I love dancing and pie! But I want a piece of that key lime/berry pie. And I love this piece!
You're the queen of both. Thank you!