Monday, July 4, 2016

Buttermilk Pie and Meeting Blogging Friends

 Today I'm sharing an award winning recipe that I received when touring the McKinney Home and Garden Tour. It's so good!

 This sweet teacup that I received from the last teacup exchange always puts a smile on my face!

 My teacup planter is thriving with the Angel Wing begonia.  I wish I had thought to take a picture of what is started out like after the winter months. 



 Recently I met up with two blogging friends at a new to me restaurant, called Rise.  Eilis, who blogs at My Heart Lives Here, is on the left, then me, and then Bonnie, who blogs at Living With Thanksgiving.  Eilis and I had met twice before, and Bonnie, whom I had never met, but "knew", was in from Alabama, visiting family.  Bonnie's DIL suggested this restaurant and oh my, we all loved it!  It was such fun visiting!  We each had a salad,  and like good friends would do, we shared a ham and cheese souffle'.

 Of course, when women are together we just HAD to try two desserts to share! I must tell you that the souffles' were so perfectly prepared and were heavenly.  We had the chocolate souffle' and the bread pudding souffle'.  What a delightful afternoon it was with friends at a fabulous restaurant.

Now for the pie recipe....When I toured the McKinney Home and Garden Tour recently, a lady of one of the homes was sharing recipe.  She told the story that this Buttermilk Pie was served to President Truman on the USS Missouri, and he liked it so much that he asked for the recipe.  The Steward of the ship refused (can you imagine??) to give him the recipe, but in 1994, the recipe was released.  Although my picture doesn't do it justice, it really is a wonderful pie!  Barbara Wagner, who shared the recipe, has won several awards with this recipe. 


Buttermilk Pie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
  • 1 recipe Pastry for Single-Crust Pie
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted**

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, gradually beat sugar into softened butter with an electric mixer, beating until mixture is well blended.
  2. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Combine flour and salt. Gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture.
  4. Beat in buttermilk until mixture is well blended. Pour into the Pastry for Single-Crust Pie.
  5. Sprinkle pecans over the filling in piecrust.
  6. Bake in a 300 degree F oven for 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes or until the buttermilk filling is set. Cool. Store pie in the refrigerator. Makes 8 servings.

Note

  • * To make 1 cup sour milk, place 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1 cup liquid; stir. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes before using it in a recipe.

Note

  • ** To toast the chopped pecans, spread them evenly in a shallow baking pan. Bake the pecans in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until they're browned, stirring the pecans once or twice during the baking time.
I am sharing this with these lovely parties:


God Bless America!  xo


60 comments:

  1. How lovely to meet up with some fellow bloggers and enjoy a delicious meal and conversation. Those desserts look delicious. I love chocolate souffle. I love that pretty tea cup; such a pretty design.

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  2. How wonderful to meet blogger friends. I know how special that is ;)

    I love that teacup; such a cozy little scene on it. And . . . I'll have to pass on the pie, or I'll never fit into my MOB dress! Looks delicious though.

    Hope you have a good holiday Kitty. xo Deborah

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  3. What a fabulous day out; and fancy refusing to give your recipe to the President!

    Diana

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  4. What a fun day meeting up with blogging friends Kitty. Your buttermilk pie sounds delicious and those souffles...oh my! Happy Fourth to you :)

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  5. Kitty, I'm so glad y'all got to meet for lunch! I was planning to come but wasn't able to change an appointment that was scheduled that day. I know it was wonderful to be together.

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  6. How fun meeting up with blogging friends! And the restaurant sounds like a winner! I'm anxious to try the Buttermilk Pie recipe. Wishing you and your a Happy 4th of July! ~ Phyllis

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  7. Morning, How special to meet two bloggers...
    I love buttermilk in pastries and batters as it makes them so flaky and rich.Yummy, Hugs, Roxy

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  8. Happy Independence Day, Kitty! I always enjoy learning about and drooling over yummy desserts on your blog. How fun to meet some fellow bloggers! It really is a small world!

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  9. Oh yay another awesome recipe to try out! Neat story - but yes, very surprising he wouldn't share the recipe - wow!

    I made your lemon ice box pie recently and it was sooo good, a new favorite. I may even make it again today - when it's warm it is the perfect pick-me-up!

    Glad you met up with friends! Next time we absolutely must meet when you are visiting here. If just for a half hour, and I will come to you even! Or you bring your momma here for tea and cake. I'd love to meet you both!

    I ho0pe your travels have been pleasant. Big hugs! $

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    1. lol typos sorry "hope" and ♥ not $

      sheesh.

      I had to add to follow yet again - keeps knocking me off for some reason! Hate that!

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  10. Kitty,I love the teacup this week. So pretty. How fun to meet up with bloggers for lunch. Looks like a wonderful place to have lunch. Glad you had fun. I'm passing the pie recipe on to my pie baking son. It sounds like a good one. Have a Happy day today and a wonderful week!

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  11. I've made a couple custard type pies before Kitty, but I love the pecans in this one! I've bookmarked it. Beautiful tea cup, I hope you're having a great 4th of July:@)

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  12. Dear Kitty,
    What a joyful time to meet up with two blogger friends! The food sounds fabulous, especially that bread pudding souffle. I have just recently made a souffle because I was always afraid they would fall on me. But it turned out perfectly and I was so pleased with myself for braving it! ;-) I will certainly be trying to make more of them.
    Your buttermilk pie looks scrumptious. Can you imagine, the Steward saying, "No," to the President's request for the recipe? How silly is that! Thank you for sharing the recipe and for joining me today. Happy 4th of July, my friend! Have a marvellous day!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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    1. Oh, I forgot to mention your sweet teacup. It's lovely and would be a favourite of mine because I love those scenic and cottage teacups!

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  13. Oh Kitty...how wonderful you were able to meet! And looks like a delicious get together too! I absolutely love your teacup! And your teacup planter and Begonia is so cute! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  14. Hi Kitty, Such a sweet teacup with a cottage scene. Cheerful on the green check cloth. It is fun to share desserts with women. Everyone gets a little taste. When we share we don't consume calories ;-) Have a nice week, Jill

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  15. Oh how fun to be meeting with blogger friends, Kitty. Those desserts look heavenly! Happy 4th!....Christine

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  16. love the teacup planter and your recipe looks yummy thanks for sharing have a great 4th of july celebration zen hugs and purrrs

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  17. Kitty, Rise is my favorite restaurant in Dallas. I love the souffles, but the French decor is truly special. There is no place like it! Happy 4th of July!

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  18. It's so fun to meet up with blogging friends. I had the joy of doing so on a trip to Florida several years ago.

    My daughter (who no longer blogs) made dear friends through blogging---so dear, in fact, that they were all bridesmaids in each others' weddings.

    Blessings,
    Patti

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  19. Happy 4th! So glad you got to meet up with some bloggy friends! The pie looks delicious! Hope all is well.

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  20. Hi Kitty, how fun to meet up with two wonderful bloggers. Isn't it fun? and especially at a wonderful restaurant. Love your pretty teacup too. The design is beautiful. Thank you for sharing the pie recipe. Oh it looks so good.
    Hope you've been enjoying a great 4th of July. It's mighty hot here. Stay cool.
    Blessings to you dear friend. xo

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  21. Kitty, Love your post today because I'm remembering our outing at Rise. What a good time we had.
    Your buttermilk pie sounds delicious and what a pretty table with your lovely new teacup. Your begonia is so healthy you'll have to repot it soon.
    Funny, as I was writing this your name flashed across the screen and you were visiting me. LOL!

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  22. Hi Kitty: How fun to meet a blogger friend. I have done it once. That cake looks amazing. I am going to have to find some sweet to satisfy the new need. Have a wonderful 4th my friend. Hugs, Martha

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  23. Oh what a wonderful post. The pie looks wondermous..I would love it. I get SO excited when I get to meet blogging friends...and my heart did a cartwheel for you getting to meet up with 2 of your special blogging friends. Awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe...and the story behind it. =) Have a beautiful week.

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  24. That looks like a really fun gathering of some very interesting women! I shall check out both their blogs shortly....thanks for the links to them.
    Kitty, I was IN McKinney TX about 16 years ago. Ern's son lived in Plano & they took us antique shopping one day. I almost bought a $90 pink depression bowl but feared it would get broken on the way home. I still think about missing out on that one. LOL Thanks for the pie recipe...yours are always the BEST!!

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  25. It is so nice that you met up with a couple of bloggers for a lunch that looks absolutely delicious. I'd want to try this pie before baking it myself as fruit pies are what we eat most. I did hear of something different recently and that was a date and cream pie. A woman I met makes them for church dinners - are you familiar with this type Kitty?

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  26. I do enjoy meeting bloggers. I also see a sweet teacup :) You share YUMMY recipes, thanks!
    warmly,
    deb

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  27. The begonia looks so pretty in your cup! Blogging certainly does increase our circle of friends. It does look like you had a wonderful time of fellowship and food. The buttermilk pie sounds very good. Thank you for sharing it all! Have a great week, Lynn

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  28. Kitty, how wonderful to be able to meet Eilis and Bonnie! I love hearing when blogging friends connect, making a bit of effort to seek out those we've met virtually. Your recipe looks delis, thank you for sharing. I hope you have a great week.
    Rita

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  29. I've enjoyed meeting up with blogging friends. I've always been delighted to find that we have as much to talk about in person as we do online!

    Your lunch looks really good, and I think my husband would enjoy that pie!

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  30. I've made buttermilk pie before but never with nuts. I'm definitely going to try this version!
    PS It is so fun to meet blogging friends!

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  31. How fun and this sounds SO delicious! :)

    I'd love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J

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  32. Hi Kitty, I hope you had a nice Fourth of July! I just love that little cottage teacup and saucer -- so pretty!! The teacup planter is just charming; anything with polka dots gets my vote. ;) I enjoyed reading about the buttermilk pie recipe. I love to make buttermilk pies; I use a recipe from my Mitford Cookbook. It's wonderful that something so simple to make can be so delicious.

    You're so lucky to have been able to meet two more bloggers. I would love to meet Bonnie; we've talked on the phone, but never in person. Maybe someday...

    Have a great week, my friend. :)

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  33. Hello Kitty,
    First what fun to meet up with more blogging friends! The food at RISE looks delicious! Looks like you all made a wise choice to dine there!

    Love that little polka dot tea cup planter! Very cute! I was thinking about using some teacups to plant some herbs in for my kitchen window!!

    I am curious about that buttermilk pie recipe. Have never had anything like that before. It looks absolutely delicious...I think the oozing pie fillings of yours get me every time. LOL! gotta try that pie too!

    Hope you had a nice 4th!
    xo
    Linda

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  34. Hello Kitty, wow how fun to meet up with more blogging friends. You are on a roll! :)
    What a wonderful recipe to share with us at Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
    Hope you have a wonderful week.
    Julie

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  35. It's great meeting blogging friends. Looked like a good time and nice dessert.

    The tea cup reminds me of Ireland, not that I have been.

    Liked the history of the pie, a President

    Cindy

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  36. Hello Kitty,
    How lovely to meet up with bloggy friends! The food looks delicious. That buttermilk pie must be really something. I have never heard of that kind of pie before, but I take your word for it's goodness : )
    I hope you had a really lovely 4th!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  37. If there is anything finer than meeting a blogging friend, it's meeting two and at such a nice eatery. Sounds as if you all hit it off! No, I can not imagine being rebuffed on a recipe. What is up with that?!

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  38. Oh Kitty how wonderful to spend some time with blogging friends. Looks you gals had a wonderful fellowship together. WOW! The pie looks awesome but I love the story behind it! Gotta pin this recipe for sure. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  39. How fun! It's great that you 3 could meet and enjoy a fabulous meal. :)
    I love Buttermilk Pie but this recipe is a bit different. Can't wait to try it! I've never understood "why" people won't share recipes. I consider it an honor.

    Have a blessed week!
    xo
    Pat

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  40. Hi Kitty...what a lovely post. That pie recipe looks so unusual, but yummy. I don't think I have ever had a piece of pie like that! Hope you had a nice 4th of July.
    Hugs,
    Linda

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  41. Oh, so fun to meet up with blogger friends, Kitty! Even better to meet up to enjoy good food! I have been cooking with buttermilk lately, and this recipe is perfect! I love custard pie and I can imagine this is twice as good! Thank-you for sharing x Hope you had a lovely visit and a Happy 4th! Hugs x Karen

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  42. Dear Kitty:
    First of all, such great fun at the table and then the story about Truman! I loved it all! I am printing the recipe. Thanks for sharing and linking.

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  43. Hi Kitty, sorry I'm late but I've been catching up today after being away. I love your sweet teacup and the angel wings in the green cup. The pie sure sounds delicious! Isn't is sweet to meet our blogging friends. Great pic! Hope you had a good 4th…….

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  44. Kitty, I'm a little late visiting but tickled you got to enjoy time with blog friends! I think I've made a similar pie and it was delicious.

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  45. The pie looks wonderful! I'm going to give it a try. You make turn me into a baker yet...

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  46. Another dessert temptation Kitty! I can't wait to try this-I made your Raspberry Whipped Sensation Pie that was insanely good! How much fun to meet with blogging friends and share a delicious lunch, I know you all had a ball- You have quite the tea cup collection too, each one is so pretty and unique, and have a story to go with them-
    Jenna

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  47. Looks scrumptious, Kitty! And, of course, I love seeing your teacup collection. That one is very sweet!

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  48. That certainly looks wonderful!
    How sweet that you were able to meet up with some dear Blogging friends.
    I met Bonnie when I first started blogging as I know she found me through Stephanie's blog when she gave me a shout out on my first post, and I truly enjoy Bonnie. She is a jewel for sure.

    Bless you~`

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  49. Kitty, This pie looks delicious to me! I love custard and pudding style pies like banana cream or coconut custard so this would be perfect and as a bonus it has pecans! Yum! Your teacup collection is amazing. You seem to have the perfect one for any recipe! I have not yet met up with any blogging friends in real life but I hope to do that sometime soon! Linda

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  50. Kitty, how delightful! Perhaps one day, we can get together. That would be wonderful! Love your teacup and pie. Yum!!

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  51. I am so sad about the shooting of the policemen in Dallas...breaks my heart the way the blacks and whites are so far apart.
    Buttermilk pie is a favorite with my sweet SIL so I will save this recipe and make him one (as soon as he and dau. get off their NO CARB diet...)

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  52. Dear Kitty:
    No problem - your picture is there! Thanks for sharing and posting but too bad we can't try the pie! Future technology now doubt!

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  53. Kitty, how fun you gals got to meet up! Love meeting blog friends. And that pie, oh yum! I have heard of buttermilk pie, but never tried it. I can tell already that I will love it! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  54. Oh how fun it is to meet fellow bloggers!

    Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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  55. Kitty that pie looks fabulous to me. I recent tried one pie that wasn't so hot. I'am going to write this down and try it looks yummy. So nice you got to meet blogger friends and enjoy time and enjoy lunch together. Sweet cup. Happy Sunday with love Janice

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  56. So glad that you had such a lovely time with these lovely ladies!
    Your buttermilk sounds wonderful too.
    Thank you for sharing this with us at TOHOT.
    Jemma

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  57. Hi Kitty,
    I love this post and sure would love your pie, it looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  58. Looks amazing Kitty, now I am hungry for one. LOL, thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party. We love having you.

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