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The smell of a pie baking in the kitchen immediately conjures up feelings of comfort nostalgia and love Michele Stuart vividly remembers standing at her grandmotherrsquos apron hem as a child as she fine-tuned and improved family recipes that had been passed down for generations Eventually Stuartrsquos lifelong passion for pie-making inspired her to open what would become the world-famous shop Michelersquos PiesYou donrsquot have to travel to Michelersquos Pies in Norwalk and Westport Connecticut though to taste Stuartrsquos mouthwatering creations Perfect Pies shares nearly eighty delicious recipes many of them National Pie Championships winners There are desserts bursting with fruit Country Apple Pie Blueberry-Blackberry Pie crunchy with nuts Chocolate-Pecan-Bourbon Pie Maple Walnut Pie cream-filled delights Coconut Custard Pie Lemon Chiffon Pie and pies perfect for a party Ultimate Banana Split Pie Candyland Pie And letrsquos not forget Stuartrsquos sensational savory creations from Lobster Pot Pie to Quiche Lorraine to Italian Wheat Pie Stuart also passes along easy recipes for Hot Fudge Sauce Raspberry Jam and Whipped Cream to top it all offStuartrsquos secret she says is that her pies are ldquomade by hand with loverdquo but she doesnrsquot neglect to advise you on the basic kitchen tools yoursquoll need as she reveals essential tips and techniques from how to roll out dough to the best way to make light and flaky crust And of course she stresses the use of fresh seasonal fruits and other wholesome ingredients ldquoThe best pies are the ones that keep it simplerdquo Stuart notes So whether yoursquore a pie novice a weekend baker or a seasoned pastry chef Perfect Pies will help make everything you bake worthy of a blue ribbon.