Margies sweet potato pies are made from an old southern family recipe that has been handed down through the generations. Sweet potato pie poem by kiera r lewis poem hunter. A mixture of mashed sweet potatoes boil them until softened, peel, and mash well, spiced rum, molasses, butter, nutmeg, and eggs are combined until smooth and poured into a prepared, unbaked pie crust. Fill the pie crust with the sweet potato filling and dust with a little cinnamon. Sweet potato pie robert cray, robert cray band songs. Sweet potato pie recipe from somewhere else simple daily. Not only is the story sweet and relatable, but the images, also done by beth, are just precious. Sweet potato pie, oh my a rhyme of kitchen math and. My mom says my grandfather used to stretch five sweet potatoes into 20 pies because they couldnt afford to have a thick, hearty pie. Like sweet potato pie by jennifer rogers spinola book 2. The secret to making a sweet potato pie that lives. Mix all with hand mixer and pour into 9 x 12 baking dish oiled with coconut oil.
I said, oh goodness, im selling more pies than records, says labelle, who. It is very much a part of my thanksgiving tradition. It was recorded by john hampton and skidd mills who also did the mixing at ardent studios in memphis, tennessee. I become very suspicious because the taste is somehow capricious. How to make southern sweet potato pie adventures of mel. Sweet potato pie is loosely based on lindseys memories of her great grandmothers stories, and the story took shape in lindseys mind as she sewed a quilt called sweet potato pie. Im the fellow that she loves the most, the main reason why she left the coast. Use a fork or pastry blender to cut in cup vegetable shortening to the texture of a fine meal. I cant remember for sure, but i think we just went without it for a few. Chicken and dressing 100 year old recipe part 3 of 3. Robert cray always flirted with gritty southern soul, but it wasnt until sweet potato pie that he made a fullfledged soulblues record in memphis. I can see why dorothy sells so many at thanksgiving. Lindsey is a wonderful portrayal of a african american family who has been devastated by the 1920s drought.
The idea for the book sweet potato pie came from author kathleen lindseys own experience baking and selling her sweet potato pies using an old family recipe that had been passed down for generations. Another decadent dessert homemade pecan pie with pawpaw. Im over that line today, happiness is finally mine today. Miss mattie and her big dog bella get an unexpected visit from southern aunt lolly who is famous for her sweet potato pies. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese and egg until well blended. Jacobs still in churchville, virginia and still missing japan. Just a sliver post meal followed by another after a few hours of digestion. Like sweet potato pie by jennifer rogers spinola, paperback. I like mine full of potato and little else, thick, very lightly spiced, smoothtextured, and with a hint of lemon. Coat a 9inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray and place rolledout dough in pan, crimping the edges and pricking the bottom with a fork. Make the next occasion even more delicious with the good life by patti labelle sweet potato pie.
New school sweet potato pie recipe bobby deen food network. Licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of atlantic records. Add egg yolk and enough of the water to make dough come together. As a girl growing up in alabama, i dont remember my grandmothers and my aunties sweet potato pies tasting like my mothers pumpkin pie and she makes the best.
Pattis good life by patti labelle sweet potato pie, 21 oz walmart. Pattis good life sweet potato pie exclusive recipe combines a tender, flaky crust and creamy filling made with. When i place a piece in my mouth, it tastes so moist. Combine the sweet potato, milk, egg, and maple syrup in the blender. Miss mattie and her big dog bella get an unexpected visit. This pie is very easy to make but looks very impressive when served. A great, first source of afrocentric books,music and videos for your children. Isnt the anticipation part of what gardening is all about. Caramelapple pie elevee, sweet potato pie with whippedcream quenelles, cranberrysage pie, chocolaterye tart. This lively story will capture your heart, as well as your taste buds. This pie goes along with any thanksgiving or christmas dinners.
Sweet potato pie is a delicious affirmation of strong family ties and creative problem solving. Sweet potato pie lesson for grades 34 education resources. Smooth and sweet with the right blend of spices, this sweet potato pie is delicious. A band made up of yam young appalachian musicians students who perform to bring awareness and raise funds for the yam program, a branch of posam. Process flour, icing sugar and butter until crumbly. After one hour test with a knife to make sure it comes out clean. Lindsey and her family live in clayton, new jersey. My family request that i bring my sweet potato pies to every family gathering, christmas, thanksgiving,and family reunion. Pour sweet potato mixture into pie shell over brown sugar layer. Let the soulfoodbabies put a little bit of soul back in your childs life. Pour filling into precooked pie shell and put into oven on 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
You can also read a wonderful story about the importance of sweet potato pie in africanamerican traditions and why it is often called pumpkin pies southern cousin. Combine baking powder with evaporated milk, and stir to blend. My dad usually is tasked with making the pies for dinner and growing up i always would be there right alongside him, elbowsdeep in pie filling. Suddenly mama comes up with an idea sweet potato pies. Patti labelle dishes on sweet potato pie success and her upcoming. It was released on 5 may 1997, through mercury records. Sweet potato comfort pie a catalyst for caring and building community. Sweet potato pie recipe by an african slave, cookbook printed.
It has the same look, a similar taste personally, i think its better than pumpkin pie, and a very similar texture. So, yes, its a lot like your classic pumpkin pie, only its made with sweet potatoes. Cray hasnt abandoned blues, but hes woven punchy horns and sexy rhythms into the mix, resulting in one of his stronger records of the 90s. The added sweet potato pie recipe at the back, is the icing on the cake or perhaps, the crumb topping on the pie. In addition to containing fun narratives and beautiful, handpainted illustrations, each book also contains ideas for engaging with children in meaningful and educational activities, and for nurturing childrens feelings of selfesteem and selfworth. I guess im just a lucky guy and im prepared to tell you why. Sweet potato pie is a traditional dessert, originating in the southern united states. Whether we are collecting words, reading favorite books in the library, celebrating holidays, writing poems. The family can sell her pies at the harvest celebration that starts the very next. Sweet potatoes naturally got a lot of flavor keeps you lean and mean. This sweet potato pie is made very creamy with evaporated milk and gets a bit of a kick with rum. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Latinautor umpg, bmg rights management us, llc, bmi broadcast music inc. Sweet potato pie with candied bacon recipe by robin selden.
This is a realistic fiction book where the family is very poor and was in desperate need to pay for their family farm. Sweet potato and pecan pies recipe myfoodbook easy sweet. A history of the sweet potatoes, a thanksgiving favorite. Oh lord i feel fine today, im walking on cloud nine today. A chef learns to make his nanas petite sweet potato pies. Add the sweet potatoes, sugars, cinnamon, mace, vanilla, butter and salt. Sweet potato pie is basically a sweet potato custard pie. You may be on the verge of a turkey nap, but when you smell its sweet aroma, you cant help but say oh my gimme some of that sweet potato. Sweet potatoes naturallygot a lot of flavor keeps you lean and mean. Jun 29, 2016 once my aunt left new york a few years later, someone had to take over, as sweet potato pie is a staple dessert dish. Bake about 45 minutes, until filling is set around edges but center jiggles slightly when shaken. Old fashioned southern sweet potato pie with images.
Delicious, nutritious, and fat free, sweet potatoes naturally. It is often served during the american holiday season, especially at thanksgiving and. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. So head over to the wichita eagle to see the full recipe and try it yourself. Almost every recipe i see for sweet potato pie calls for the addition of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmegthe pumpkin pie spices. Sweet potato pie, on the other hand, is easy to make from scratch. My, oh, my, sweet potato pie i know im getting way ahead of myself, mentioning the word pie already, but, this is after all, the time to plant sweet potatoes. Bake at 350 for approximately 1 hour or until well set in. Once my aunt left new york a few years later, someone had to take over, as sweet potato pie is a staple dessert dish. Shiloh is so focused on her dream of returning to japan, that she dont see the love growing for her with the people who have become her family. Sweet potato pie is a heartwarming tale of how a familys love for one another and their cooperation helped them through difficult times. I have never had a sweet potato pie so good, crust too.
These pies are anything but humble wsj the wall street journal. Bea makes this oh so sweet, oh so good to eat, knock me off my feet, sweet potato pie. If youre going to indulge in a little dessert, this is the perfect way to do it. For home bakers trying to master her sweet potato pie, labelle. Mix well with an electric hand mixer until all ingredients are smooth. Sweet potato pie, her first book, is loosely based on lindseys memories of her great grandmothers stories, and the story took shape in lindseys mind as she sewed a quilt called sweet potato pie. Through its colorful, whimsical combination of watercolors and photographs, the creator of my oh my sweet potato pie draws readers of all ages into a sweet, humorous tale that faces troubles, forgiveness, and the giving and receiving of unconditional love. Then reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue cooking for 35 minutes. Kathleen lindseys sense of humor adds just the right spice to sweet potato pie. Along with sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs and butter, all the ingredients are put into a food processor and blended until very smooth. Its been a staple at every hutcherson family turkey day dinner for as long as i can remember. Baked the sweet potatoes until tender all the way through, about 1 hour. Although the story takes place in the early 1900s, it is a timeless tale.
A homemade pie crust filled with flavored sweet potato mash goes perfectly with an almost full belly and family camaraderie. Sweet potato pie is a holiday classic that comes together fairly easily. To capitalize on the void in your dessert and ethnic food lines, join the countrys finest supermarkets and restaurants, by offering my mamas sweet potato pie companys products to your customers. My family request that i bring my sweet potato pies to every family gathering, christmas. Sweet potato pie multicultural childrens book publisher. My sweet potato pie has won 1st place in a baking competition. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. As a girl growing up in alabama, i dont remember my grandmothers and my aunties sweet potato pies tasting like my. Decrease oven to 350 degrees and add all but 1 tablespoon bacon to the top of the pie. For additional information about my mamas products, distributing, and marketing programs please contact.
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