Thankful Thursday

~ Tails Around the Ranch

Pi

Today’s formula seems perfect for Thankful Thursday. I don’t normally post on Thankful Thursday but when it coincides with Pi Day…well an exception needed to be made. When it comes to the pie versus cake conundrum, I’ll all on board with Team Pie. Homemade is best (even if it isn’t ‘pretty’), but I’m here to tell you there are some exceptionally tasty (and works of art) versions out there though none of mine would fall in that category.

The ubiquitous Cherry Pie
Homemade Key Lime Pie-it took awhile for my knuckles to heal after zesting
Pumpkin Pie (before Elsa took a tongue width slurp out of it)

As you can see, I’m not an aesthetic pie maker, but they are tasty even if they look rather homely. Good thing stomachs don’t care, right?

On the other hand, a 4th generation family business located nearby makes the best pies that are quite good looking as well as tasty, which definitely makes me thankful on Thursdays (or any other day frankly).

Irish Cream Pie

A good friend and I meet there for coffee and pie whenever she’s in town and I can honestly say they make the best pie crust I’ve ever eaten. They also make savory pies as well. And just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, they released an Irish Cream pie which looks every bit as pretty as it is tasty.

So where do you stand on this hot topic? Pie or cake?

Live, love, bark! 🐾

82 thoughts on “Thankful Thursday”

  1. da-AL – Happiness Between Tails speaks to and from the heart. It connects lovers — of pets, authors, books — and of my still-unreleased novels, “Flamenco + the Sitting Cat” and “Tango + the Sitting Cat.” The stories are my love letters to all who fear they're too odd, too damaged, too old, too whatever to find happiness. ContactdaAL@gmail.com • BuyMeACoffee.com/SupportHBT
    da-AL says:

    you’ve got us all slobbering lol

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Aww, thanks!

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  2. Who doesn’t love pie, I mean seriously?

    Even people who don’t “like pie” can find a pie to like if they really try. Me? I don’t have to try . . . I’m already there.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      I know just what you mean. While I’ve never seen a cake that didn’t get eaten…the pie seems to be most everyone in my family’s top spot. Same at work. Even veggie pizza pie gets eaten before the meat pies!! Damnit 🤣

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        1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
          Tails Around the Ranch says:

          My hips would concur with that sentiment. 🤣

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  3. Dale – Boucherville – I love cooking, entertaining, writing, photography, walk/hiking. The best part of blogging is connecting with other bloggers and creating real conversations and relationships and having them feel something from what I offer.
    Dale says:

    I love the look of the homemade and “not perfect” pies, to be honest. And, much as I love pie, piecrust does not love me so… I will indulge but rarely! However, if the pie is graham crust, all bets are off!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      I don’t ever recall a ‘not perfect looking’ crust…once it’s down the hatch! 😋 🥧 😋

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      1. Dale – Boucherville – I love cooking, entertaining, writing, photography, walk/hiking. The best part of blogging is connecting with other bloggers and creating real conversations and relationships and having them feel something from what I offer.
        Dale says:

        😉

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  4. Yesterday I talked to Mary about her delicious home-made key lime pie. Hopefully she’ll make one soon.
    That Irish cream pie looks delicious, too.
    😋🤤

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thank you-that’s very kind. Hahahaha…that’s great advice, I’m gonna have to remember that one!

      Reply

  6. Lulu: “Mmm, pie! I don’t think our Dada has made a pie crust from scratch, but he makes lots of pies that go into a shell. His favorites are blueberry crumble pie and especially shoo-fly pie! Shoo-fly pie seems to be a bit much for some folks, though …”

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      I just heard what goes into shoofly pie yesterday and think it might be a bit too sweet for me, and too much like pecan pie which I cannot stomach. Give me an ordinary cherry pie and I’m a happy camper. 🥧💙🥧

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  7. Doug Thomas – Alliance, NE – I retired from nearly 36 years in a factory that produces hydraulic and industrial hoses. That is the short of it. The most interesting thing I've done is serve in the US Army as a motion picture photographer. I was stationed in then-West Germany in Kaiserslautern, Kleber Kaserne, in the 69th Signal Company (Photo). I was sent all over western Europe filming military exercises and other less interesting things. This enabled me to become a "bier kenner", someone knowledgeable about beer. Haw! I was much younger then, and could handle the wear and tear. The most interesting thing that happened to me happened in 1980, the first day of the new year: I spotted a rara avis in my backyard. A phainopepla, a member of the silky flycatcher family! It stayed around for two months, long enough for me to photograph it through a garage window not more than 2m from a birdbath to which it came each day. The photos, sent to the state ornithological organization and their rare bird report committee, established me as the first and only person to have seen this particular bird in my state. Records for my state go back to Lewis and Clarke's western expedition, so that gives you the context and perspective through which other birders view my record. You should too! It was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. It lead to a decade of uninterrupted bliss, tracking down birds in the field with other people of a feather. The worst thing that happened to me is called Wegener's granulomatosis. Oh dear! This is where it becomes difficult! WG is a form of vasculitis that you have for life once it develops. It has no known cause, though scientists work as I write to try to determine why it occurs. My story is long and I am tired: More details later! It is a fatal disease without proper care. With proper care, people still can die! One last detail: a weggie (pronounced "wegg-ee"), is a person with Wegener's granulomatosis. It is an Australian construction, to the best of my knowledge, and suits me better than being known in perpetuity as a "WG patient". In 2016, a Wegener's flare mostly wiped out what kidney function I still had, and I went through a two month process of hospitalization and rehabilitation before I could return home to my two cats, Andy and Dougy. My neighbors across the lane took care of them while i was gone, with a childhood friend who substituted for my neighbors when they had to be out of town. The major change brought about by the flare: I now am on dialysis three times a week. Fortunately for me, my local general hospital has a very modern, well staffed dialysis unit. With a nurse-to-patient ratio of nearly one-one, it is the best of five dialysis sites I've been in. The recliners are even heated! Since these units are typically kept ice berg cold, you can see I feel like I am in heaven! (Well, not yet, but you get the idea!)
    Doug Thomas says:

    Homemade pies are best! Because I am less than competent to make a pretty pie, I make a “rustic” one, deliberately making the top crust free form. The added ridges and folds actually make a more delicious crust for those who like the crust as much as the filling, though I’ve never had complaints. I use a deeper pie dish anyway, so the filling to crust ratio is prime the way I make pie. I’ll take pie over cake any day, especially a loaded pecan or nicely spiced three or four apple varieties apple pie! Gooseberry is another one I like if i picked the gooseberries – a canned gooseberries are too mushy and over-sweetened. Rhubarb from the garden, too, makes the best pie, especially using my great grandmother’s recipe for pie and crust.!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      We think so too but alas homemade isn’t always possible. Still, give me a slice of deep dish pie and I’m a happy camper. Yum…gooseberries…that sounds delish! Yeah, as you can tell, my pies are pretty ‘rustic.’ My mom made the most beautiful pie crusts but alas that trait didn’t get passed on to me. 😋

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      1. Doug Thomas – Alliance, NE – I retired from nearly 36 years in a factory that produces hydraulic and industrial hoses. That is the short of it. The most interesting thing I've done is serve in the US Army as a motion picture photographer. I was stationed in then-West Germany in Kaiserslautern, Kleber Kaserne, in the 69th Signal Company (Photo). I was sent all over western Europe filming military exercises and other less interesting things. This enabled me to become a "bier kenner", someone knowledgeable about beer. Haw! I was much younger then, and could handle the wear and tear. The most interesting thing that happened to me happened in 1980, the first day of the new year: I spotted a rara avis in my backyard. A phainopepla, a member of the silky flycatcher family! It stayed around for two months, long enough for me to photograph it through a garage window not more than 2m from a birdbath to which it came each day. The photos, sent to the state ornithological organization and their rare bird report committee, established me as the first and only person to have seen this particular bird in my state. Records for my state go back to Lewis and Clarke's western expedition, so that gives you the context and perspective through which other birders view my record. You should too! It was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. It lead to a decade of uninterrupted bliss, tracking down birds in the field with other people of a feather. The worst thing that happened to me is called Wegener's granulomatosis. Oh dear! This is where it becomes difficult! WG is a form of vasculitis that you have for life once it develops. It has no known cause, though scientists work as I write to try to determine why it occurs. My story is long and I am tired: More details later! It is a fatal disease without proper care. With proper care, people still can die! One last detail: a weggie (pronounced "wegg-ee"), is a person with Wegener's granulomatosis. It is an Australian construction, to the best of my knowledge, and suits me better than being known in perpetuity as a "WG patient". In 2016, a Wegener's flare mostly wiped out what kidney function I still had, and I went through a two month process of hospitalization and rehabilitation before I could return home to my two cats, Andy and Dougy. My neighbors across the lane took care of them while i was gone, with a childhood friend who substituted for my neighbors when they had to be out of town. The major change brought about by the flare: I now am on dialysis three times a week. Fortunately for me, my local general hospital has a very modern, well staffed dialysis unit. With a nurse-to-patient ratio of nearly one-one, it is the best of five dialysis sites I've been in. The recliners are even heated! Since these units are typically kept ice berg cold, you can see I feel like I am in heaven! (Well, not yet, but you get the idea!)
        Doug Thomas says:

        I made better pies than my mother, but she had her specialties, too, where I’ve never equaled her.

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        1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
          Tails Around the Ranch says:

          My mom was an amazing cook and made amazing pies. I can only hope to be half as good as she was in the kitchen.

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  8. onespoiledcat – Virginia – We are Angel Sammy and Teddy......! Two ginger cats - one left for the Rainbow Bridge in December of 2016 (but still keeps in touch...) and the other in the "here and now" having lots of fun. Join us as we try to bring smiles to everyone around us with our blog.
    onespoiledcat says:

    I’m definitely a pie person…..my pies are NEVER “perfect” in the looks department but the taste is “THE THING” anyway right? Your pies look fab to me…..I’d happily take a fork to any of them!

    Hugs, Pam

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      My tummy doesn’t care a whit about appearances to my homemade pies-it just needs to taste great. Just looking at them again made my mouth water. I may actually need to make a pie this weekend! 😋

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  9. Oh my goodness, I could eat every one of those delicious looking pies. I can’t have most yummy things due to allergies, but I can dream! Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Many thanks. Today is a great day to be thankful, especially when pi(e) is involved. Dream big and enjoy without the calories or reactions. 💙 🥧 💙

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  10. thomasstigwikman – Dallas, Texas – My name is Thomas Wikman. I am a software/robotics engineer with a background in physics. I am currently retired. I took early retirement. I am a dog lover, and especially a Leonberger lover, a home brewer, craft beer enthusiast, I’m learning French, and I am an avid reader. I live in Dallas, Texas, but I am originally from Sweden. I am married to Claudia, and we have three children. I have two blogs. The first feature the crazy adventures of our Leonberger Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle as well as information on Leonbergers. The second blog, superfactful, feature information and facts I think are very interesting. With this blog I would like to create a list of facts that are accepted as true among the experts of the field and yet disputed amongst the public or highly surprising. These facts are special and in lieu of a better word I call them super-facts.
    thomasstigwikman says:

    Those pies look good. Happy Pi day and Happy Thankful Thursday.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks, Thomas. Pi(e) any day seems good, on March 14 or any day frankly. 😋

      Reply
  11. John W. Howell – South Texas Gulf Coast – I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.
    John W. Howell says:

    I love both and it is hard to say which I love more. Certain pies cannot be beat but certain cakes are in the same category.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      You got that right! They both have their place. As in “get in my belly!” 🤣

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      1. John W. Howell – South Texas Gulf Coast – I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.
        John W. Howell says:

        Ha ha ha

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  12. Oooh you know how to make someone hungry! LOL! Pies are my favorite over cakes. You know that Cara makes her speciality Shoo-fly pies. 🙂 The Irish Cream pie looks the most delicious to me. Eat an extra piece for me to celebrate Pi day 🙂

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Pie is simply awesome! 🥧 🥧 🥧

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        1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
          Tails Around the Ranch says:

          Remind me again what Shoofly pie tastes like? Normally I don’t like noshing on flies.

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          1. Haha! No flies!!
            The main ingredient is molasses and tasty crumbs on top. I can email you the recipe if you would like. 🙂
            The pie is so tasty you have to shoo the flies away from it.

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            1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
              Tails Around the Ranch says:

              Oh my gosh! Sounds like a sugar coma after eating just a slice. 🤣 I recently bought a gallon of molasses from Costco since I make my own brown sugar. No more of that hard, pale stuff in my baking!

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                1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
                  Tails Around the Ranch says:

                  EEK!

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                  1. Give it a try!
                    You know how Tippy jokes around all the time. He often gave me a hard time about flies being in the pie. Well, a few years ago, I sent a recipe for Shoofly Pie to his wife, and he had to eat humble pie because he really liked it! 😂😂😂

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Oooh, yes, cherries makes all the difference. Soooo tasty, especially when you add almond extract to the cherries. 😉

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  14. I like pie year-round, but I do think my cake love is usually reserved just for Fall and Winter. I’m not sure what that says, but I’m quite sure I love them both🥧! These pictures are making me hungry!!!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Maybe because fruit isn’t readily in winter? Truthfully, who cares what it says…pie (AND cake) are awesome.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Yes, please! 🥧 🥧 🥧

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Aww, aren’t you sweet. One slice of cherry pie coming up! 🥧

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      I know, right?! Y-u-m.

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  18. marthadilo3 – Cleveland – A classic overthinker trying to age gracefully while living with a big, too smart for his own good shelter pup who must have his daily walk.
    Marthadilo3 says:

    I love them both but chocolate cake takes top honors! Barely…happy pi day!!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Ok, you got me there. Chocolate cake IS hard to beat. But come on…pie! LOL

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  19. Genevieve Petrillo – I'm a teacher-turned-writer - Author of Keep Your Ear on the Ball (Tilbury, 2007) and What If I Don't? (Meegenius, 2014). I love doing school visits and author talks. My stories, poetry, and teaching ideas have been seen in many teachers' and children's magazines. In my free time, I volunteer with Ocean County Volunteers for the Blind and TheraPet.
    Genevieve Petrillo says:

    We think your pies look yummy! That said, Mom and I have never met a pie we didn’t love. And you’re right – the belly does not care!

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Good thing for us pie lovers, isn’t it? 🥧 😋

      Reply
  20. Kate Crimmins – Retired Human Resources executive with two bossy cats ready to share insights, experiences and wisdom to make you laugh and think in new ways.
    Kate Crimmins says:

    Team cake here but I’d never turn down home made pie! I make my own pie crust too and it’s really good. People actually eat the entire crust! Happy pi!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Happy Pi Day, Kate. Sadly my crust is not as great as I’d like but hopefully with some practice… Then again, no one has said they wouldn’t enjoy a slice of pie I made. LOL

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      1. Kate Crimmins – Retired Human Resources executive with two bossy cats ready to share insights, experiences and wisdom to make you laugh and think in new ways.
        Kate Crimmins says:

        I bet it’s good tasting and that’s what matters.

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        1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
          Tails Around the Ranch says:

          Great tasting is all that matters to me. It’s not like I’m some culinary influencer. 🤣

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          1. Kate Crimmins – Retired Human Resources executive with two bossy cats ready to share insights, experiences and wisdom to make you laugh and think in new ways.
            Kate Crimmins says:

            They call it the rustic look!

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            1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
              Tails Around the Ranch says:

              😂 😂 😂 Rustic would be a compliment on the appearance of my pies but I like that. LOL

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  21. Dalton,Benji aka Meezer’s Mews & Terrieristical Woofs – We're Angel-Pipo & Angel-Minko-WeBeesSiameezers! And Angel-MrJackFreckles was our barky doggy brofur. And now we have Dalton and Benji , our little doggy brofurs. MJF: April 30, 2002; Gotcha Day: June 10, 2002; RB Day: Feb 5, 2018. Pipo: Dec 26, 2004; Gotcha Day: Feb 14, 2005. RBDay: Nov3,2020; Minko: Dec 29, 2004; Gotcha Day: Feb 14, 2005; RB Day: June 18, 2017. Dalton: Gotcha Day Sept 27, 2017 Birthday: Unknown...probably sometime in 2016...he has been assigned a Birthday: Aug 20, 2016. Benji: Birthday: June6,2018; GotchaDay: Dec 28, 2019 So we are Dalton & Benji...enjoy our blog:)
    Meezer’sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:

    It’s pretty much 50/50 for me, LOL!! If the icing on the cake is yummy, then cake please, but I do love all the types of pies you showed us, and also lemon pie, and tart apple pie.
    Seems like there might be more pie varieties than cake!!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Good icing is the bomb. Dangerous but oh-so tasty. I make a Dutch Apple pie that is a-m-a-z-i-n-g. God created perfection in Granny Smith apples. LOL

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  22. Amy Law – Amy Law is a science geek. She feels about science the way some people feel about music, or art, or sports – a total and complete emotional connection. She thinks in science. For Amy, there’s nothing better than helping people see the beauty of science as she does. She loves to untangle a complicated subject into its parts, explaining it so that anybody can understand what’s happening. Let her show you her world...
    Amy Law says:

    All the pies look tasty! Pretty is beside the point …
    I was going to bake a pie today, but instead, am shoveling 17 ” of slush.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks, Amy. Yeah, it’s something out there. Keeping it manageable every couple of hours so I don’t throw my back out. I think you deserve a piece after 17 inches! Stay safe.

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  23. Your Christmas tree pie is amazing! They all look good and who cares about looks if they taste good?

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks. I totally agree!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks. You got it! 🍒 🥧 🍒

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  25. FiveSibesMom – Mom, along with my daughter, to five beautiful Siberian Huskies we fondly call "The Kids." One, Gibson, is an Epi-Husky and was diagnosed in 2009 with Canine Epilepsy. I have published a children's illustrated book, a FiveSibes™ Tale, called "What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy," and "EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy." I also published a second FiveSibes Tale: "Getting Healthy With Harley: Learning About Health & Fitness, and "Buddy, the Christmas Husky~A True Holiday Miracle." My Siberian Huskies are my muses for the FiveSibes blog and FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews Facebook page and I love them very much! My books can be purchased from my publishing house: ArcticHouse Publishing at www.ArcticHousePublishing.com, and also on Amazon. (On Amazon, to be sure you have me, check that the seller is ArcticHouse Publishing).
    FiveSibesMom says:

    Happy Pi Day! Love this post…and Mmmmm…everyone of those pies look delectable. Coffee and pie, that sounds like a perfect pal date!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks and Happy Pi Day to you! Coffee and pie is the best especially with a friend. If it’s early we’ll go for savory, if later in the day, it’s fruit…some days I eat one and bring one another home for later. I LOVE pie. 🥧 🥧 🥧

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      You’d always be welcome. The pies I make aren’t pretty at all, but they sure make my tummy happy.

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  27. RasmaSandra – Riga, Latvia – I have returned to my homeland the U.S. and am presently living in Daytona Beach, Florida. I was born in N.Y.C. I love to write articles and poetry and have four blogs. I love rock and roll, cooking, reading, poetry and traveling.
    RasmaSandra says:

    The pies look amazing and just looking at them makes me wish I could just reach into the screen and take one, I hope you all have a good weekend,

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thank you! They taste amazing, even if they aren’t very pretty. Happy Pi Day.

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  28. I have been meaning to say how lovely your header is, and finally got round to it.
    Your pies look great! The favourite in this house is treacle tart…shortcrust pastry, a layer of fresh breadcrumbs, then golden syrup with a squeeze of lemon poured over the crumbs.
    I’ll make cakes if forced, but much prefer pies.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks for noticing the seasonal header, Helen. And thanks for the kind thoughts on my pies. They ain’t pretty but they do taste yummy. I should try to make a treacle tart-they look so yummy! At some point I hope to make a tasty crust, so probably ought to practice more. 😉

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        1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
          Tails Around the Ranch says:

          It sure does! Yum.

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  29. derrycats – I am a pet sitter who lives with a houseful of animals as well, many of whom have medical and special needs. This blog is my reflection on the joys and blessings of living with our three cats and two dogs, and lots and lots of foster dogs and cats.
    derrycats says:

    I refuse to choose. Both are more than worthy! I am not however, a huge fan of too much icing, so as long as there isn’t more icing than cake, I love cake and pie equally. Wouldn’t turn either down!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Hedging your bets seems like a terrific strategy. Goodness knows I’ve eaten more than a few cakes in my life too! 😋

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  30. Kymber @booomcha – United States – I am a simmer, Rennie garb wearer, author, and dog petter. Judy Garland is my queen, horror movies & classic movies are my jam. A little bit eccentric, owned by three cats. 🐱🐱🐱 My pseudonym is Unity Hayes; we are one in the same! INFJ
    Kymber Hawke says:

    I’m glad you posted Thankful Thursday. Your pies look so good!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks…and mine have no calories. LOL Happy Thankful Thursday-Happy Pi Day.

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      1. Kymber @booomcha – United States – I am a simmer, Rennie garb wearer, author, and dog petter. Judy Garland is my queen, horror movies & classic movies are my jam. A little bit eccentric, owned by three cats. 🐱🐱🐱 My pseudonym is Unity Hayes; we are one in the same! INFJ
        Kymber Hawke says:

        Hey, now, that is a terrific point you make there. LOL 😀 Happy Thankful Thursday-Happy Pi Day to you, too. I had to say it again because I forgot to say anything about Pi Day. Doh! LOLOL 😀

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        1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
          Tails Around the Ranch says:

          🤣 I usually forget myself. But after Legacy sent me a coupon for the Irish Cream, I had to save that pic. Oh my gosh, can you imagine the tastiness of that pie? 🥧

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          1. Kymber @booomcha – United States – I am a simmer, Rennie garb wearer, author, and dog petter. Judy Garland is my queen, horror movies & classic movies are my jam. A little bit eccentric, owned by three cats. 🐱🐱🐱 My pseudonym is Unity Hayes; we are one in the same! INFJ
            Kymber Hawke says:

            IKR?!! 😀 It looks soooo good. 😀

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