MAUREEN'S KITCHEN PARTY WITH PIE In the early 1970s, my husband and I purchased a charming, two-storey home on 10th Street East in Saskatoon. The long-time residents of this maturing neighbourhood seemed genuinely excited to see young families moving in. My
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husband and I have always enjoyed having friends of all ages. During our time on 10th, we made memories while gathering ideas, learning some Saskatoon history, and helping our older neighbours whenever we could. One fall, a neighbour
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invited us to a dessert party. The woman was skilled at making pies. Perfect! I happen to love pie of every kind. Of course, we accepted. I remember walking into her dining room, greeted by a display of whole pies, with a border of serving size
pieces placed on fine china tea plates. Each slice was accompanied by a shiny dessert fork and a cloth napkin. The room smelled buttery, sweet, and spicy. I decided, that evening, that a dessert buffet was one of life’s best experiences and
