What is Bake with Kate? Bake with Kate is a once a month, two-hour, virtual workshop held on Sundays in our own kitchens. In twelve monthly sessions you will learn to make pies that are savory, sweet, cream, chiffon, and custard…plus a pie cousin or two. Each step is demonstrated and done together. Register for the entire year to get a 13th Baker’s Dozen Bonus Class on December 15, or pick your pies and come to individual sessions! You’ll find the menu with links to full year and Winter Quarter’s individual sessions below. A teacher of pie-making since 2008, I’ve taught over 7000 people in sol ..read more

Hello My Friends, I am retiring the Art of the Pie blog and website so here is your last call invitation to subscribe to Kate McDermott’s Newsletter at its new home on Substack where tomorrow, November 15, I will be announcing the 2023 dates for Art of the Pie Camp workshops both virtual and in person. You’ll find both Free and Paid subscription options, and there will be some pretty nifty perks for paid subscribers throughout the year like chats, recipes, virtual workshops. Thanks for all the years you have been here with me and I look forward to seeing you on Substack! Kate https://katemcder ..read more

Let’s Make A Pear Berry Pie Late summer blackberries and sweet ripe pears make a delicious filling for a pie to bridge summer and fall and that is what is up next in a Pie Maker’s Dozen virtual workshop on Sunday September 11th. The class will be recorded so no worries if you can’t make it because you will have lifetime access to it. Here’s the link to register. I can’t wait to get together and make this one with you! The post Pear Berry Pie Virtual Workshop appeared first on Art of the Pie ..read more

Rhubarb paired with banana may be a combo you have not thought of trying before but let me tell you it is absolutely scrumptious. Join me on June 12 and in my virtual Pie Cottage kitchen and learn to make a delicious Rhubarb Banana Crisp, which can be made either gluten-free or gluten-full, in the next virtual workshop of A Pie Maker’s Dozen: A Year of Pie Making. Registration is open now for this fun and easy session and here’s the link. Grab your spot and see you there! Kate The post Rhubarb Banana Crisp Virtual Class: June 12 appeared first on Art of the Pie ..read more

Hello Dear Friends, You may have already learned here that after a two+ year hiatus, I am re-starting in-person Art of the Pie Day Camps at Pie Cottage in Port Angeles. But in case you didn’t, that’s the big news. Sessions will be limited to four pie makers at the baking bench so there will be time for questions and lots of personal attention. You will also enjoy lunch but you’ll want to save room for a slice or two of whatever pie I bake you up to enjoy. Go here to find out more. I hope to see you at Pie Cottage or in one of my virtual classes and wherever you are… Be Happy, Make Pie! Kate T ..read more

Join me on May 15 and learn to make Slab Pies, the next virtual workshop in A Pie Maker’s Dozen: A Year of Pie Making with me. The pie’s the limit in this fun and easy workshop where we will learn to make fruity fillings topped off with creative tops. Registration is open now. See you soon! Kate Photo Credit: Andrew ScrivaniPhoto Credit: Andrew ScrivaniPhoto Credit: Me! The post May 15 Slab Pie Workshop Registration is Open appeared first on Art of the Pie ..read more

A Pie Makers Year continues on Sunday April 10 with Butter Tarts. Learn to make these darling sweet treats virtually with me in your own kitchen. Here’s the link to register. See you there! Kate Butter Tarts (Photo Credit: Andrew Scrivani) The post Let’s Make Butter Tarts appeared first on Art of the Pie ..read more

Just in time for St Patrick’s Day, join me on March 15 and learn to make an Irish Apple Tart. This virtual class will be broadcast live from my kitchen to yours. Here’s the link to register. See you there! Irish Apple Tart Irish Apple Tart The post Irish Apple Tart Class: March 15 appeared first on Art of the Pie ..read more

Here’s the virtual class schedule through February 2022. Registration Open Jan 9: Lemon Chiffon Pie (Session #1 of A Pie Maker’s Year) Jan 31: Dough Basics (Link to register through 92Y) Feb 7: Kitchen Cupboard Pies (Link to register through 92Y) Feb 13: Chocolate Coffee Toffee Pie (Link to register for Session #2 of A Pie Maker’s Year) Gift Cards Available, too! The post Winter 2022 Classes appeared first on Art of the Pie ..read more

Pie Camp Gift Cards Now Available for Gift Giving Since virtual Pie Camp events started in 2020 I have been asked if I might be able to offer gift cards. My tech skills weren’t quite up to figuring that out…until today! I have successfully figured out how to make them available for you! Below is the link and you can choose the amount you would like to gift to the pie maker on your gift list. Give a Pie Camp Gift Card And here is where you’ll find the 2022 virtual classes. Register for Virtual Classes Now, I’m heading out to take a low tech walk! Kate The post Pie Camp Gift Cards Now Availab ..read more