I love to bake, and while my 15 year old daughter enjoys the results, she told me she doesn't 'get' the appeal of it. I saw this wonderful post, and set out to make a cranberry apple pie. As I was peeling apples, she wandered in and started telling me about her day. I was following your directions on my laptop and soon she was reading along and helping me weigh flour and chop ice cold butter. She began asking questions about how to crimp or lattice a crust, and I let her take the lead. Before we knew it, we had a beautiful (and delish) pie bubbling in the oven. She was so proud when she presented that pie after dinner! It was a really special moment, and this morning there was a recipe for pumpkin pie on the counter with a note that she wants us to make it for Thanksgiving. You are a wonderful teacher and writer, and I am grateful to you PJ for helping me strengthen my connection to my daughter. Oh, and this pie crust method is my new fave!

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