from the editor
THERE’S NOTHING MORE EXCITING than summer’s bounty at the farmers’ market—containers of vibrant berries and fragrant stone fruit bound for butter-flaked piecrusts. The sweet smell of peaches always reminds me of summer nights spent at my grandmother Mimi’s table peeling their soft skin and slicing them for milkshakes, pies, and cobblers. Our Georgia Peach Pie on page 84 will transport you to the Southern nights I experienced as a child. Speaking of pie, hand-pie maven Lisa Donovan shares her recipes on page 61. You’ve probably never thought about using black pepper and cream in your apple filling, but believe us when we tell you these hand pies are life changing. Lisa’s family has been using this recipe for more than 130 years, and you’ll know why after one bite. As we near…
