Lisa Kennedy’s pie crust recipe.

The author expresses appreciation for social media’s role in maintaining connections with family, particularly Lisa, a cousin in Michigan. They admire her vibrant life, community involvement, and cooking skills, especially her pie crust recipe. The author successfully tried this recipe, making double-crusted pies for the first time, and shares their gratitude towards Lisa.

Apple Dumplings

The author shares a spontaneous apple dumpling creation using ingredients on hand, specifically Gala apples and pie crusts. With minimal measurements, they prepared the dumplings filled with butter, raisins, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Despite a messy appearance, both the author and their husband enjoyed the delicious result, proving that taste trumps presentation.