Since moving to Austin, I have received a lovely gift from my dad on birthdays, Christmas, and other holidays. Dad found a pie maker in Austin willing to make me grasshopper pie from Gran Anne's famous recipe. The first time the pie was delivered to the church, I found out that our Chef, Ray, associate rector and friend, Ken, and my dad had been in cahoots to surprise me. I was speechless. Dad has continued the lovely trend. Earlier this week we received an email from the chef at "Pie Fixes Everything," asking if they could feature Gran Anne's recipe in their Pies for Charities program. We were able to chose a charity of our choice, for whom a portion of the proceeds from the Grasshopper pie will be designated for the entire month of August. If you're in, around, or near Austin, or know someone who is, please send them this delicious pie to benefit the Trinity Center. Who doesn't love pie??? Below is the posting on the Pies Fix Everything Facebook page, along with the family story of the pie.
Pies for Charities: August Pie is "Gran Anne's Grasshopper Pie" This is a Magill Family favorite. Swing by our booth this weekend Cedar Park Farms to Market or HOPE Farmers Market and pick one up. They have chosen The Trinity Center as their Charity. Here's a little about Gran Anne!
My grandmother, Gran Anne, was good at many things. However, she absolutely excelled at spoiling her grandchildren. Among the life credos I learned from her is that you may always eat dessert first, provided there’s dairy involved. Gran Anne was also an excellent baker. While there are many dishes for which she is well known, her grasshopper pie is the stuff of legends. It was a real treat when I was first allowed to help make the pie. Often we had to search all over town for the chocolate graham cookies to crumble for the crust. The quest was well worth it to spend time learning how to make this favorite delicacy with Gran Anne. Laboring through the process of the recipe only increased my feeling of being the most important person in the world as the recipient of this pie. But really, she was the best grandmother for always making us feel as though we were the light of her world. As grand kids, we learned to look forward to family members’ birthdays, just so we had an excuse to eat the pie. Now, I’ll make the pie on a whim because it reminds me of the best gift of all - time spent with my grandmother.
Gran Anne with children, nieces & nephews, and grandchildren on her 80th Birthday.
