As American As...

(July 7th) Fourth of July is a great holiday. It's a time to celebrate a great country, the fun of summer, friends and family, and of course food. Pie is one of my favorite desserts and it ranks up there as some of the most American food. I spent Fourth of July with some good friends and with their help cooked a beautiful pie made with Michigan cherries. But the affair was wrought with tragedy... I dropped the pie when taking it out of the oven after it was finished. The pain that filled our hearts was unimaginable - so much work, so much expectations, all ruined. We agreed to remake the pie a few days later and here it is - not quite as beautiful as the first, but it came out delicious. For food you have to be creative with the pictures. Taking a wide-angle and going close is one of my favorite ways - it really makes you want to reach out and dig in. I hope your Fourth of July was filled with fun, food, friends, and family - hopefully no pie tragedies!