My new pie cookbook is finally here—and 100% of the proceeds go to charity, as always. Come join me for a fun evening where I’ll show you how to make my favorite lemon meringue pie, and you can even get your new pie cookbook signed! We’ll be at Cut It Out Scrapbook Supplies in Crystal Lake, and yep—you’ll get to taste the fresh meringue we whip up together!

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM

Where: Cut It Out Scrapbook Supplies, 19 Crystal Lake Plaza, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

What's Included

I’ll kick things off with a talk about my love of baking and why pie-making has become such a big part of my life. You’ll get to see a demo of my Easy No-Bake Brown Sugar & Lemon Meringue Pie Bites in Phyllo Cups recipe—and then we’ll dig in for a tasting! Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a gorgeous gift basket. Everyone will take home a mini recipe book containing two of my best meringue recipes, perfect for holiday baking. And of course, I’ll be signing copies of my new book, My Life in Pies: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Family & Friends! You’ll definitely be going home with something special!

Win a gorgeous gift basket full of designer baking goodies.

I’ve put together an amazing gift basket for one lucky winner! It includes a signed copy of my new pie cookbook, my entire designer kitchen collection (beautiful ceramic measuring cups and spoons, embroidered linens, an apron you’ll want to wear all the time, gorgeous tea towels, and an oven mitt/pot holder set). Plus, a bottle of my cognac barrel-aged vanilla extract—you’ll love it! If you don’t win the raffle, don’t worry—you’ll still get 25% off any vanilla you take home from the event!

Raffle tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. You can buy them up to 2 weeks before the event at Cut It Out Scrapbook Supplies, and you don’t need to be present to win! Best of all, 100% of the raffle and event proceeds go to support local children’s charities.

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Visit Cut It Out Scrapbook Supplies

I can’t wait to be at Cut It Out Scrapbook Supplies! It’s the perfect spot for getting creative, whether you’re an expert scrapbooker or just looking for fun ideas. They’ve got everything you need for your next crafting project, and you’ll love the welcoming vibe in Crystal Lake Plaza. When I’m at home in Illinois (because you all know I love a big international adventure), this is the kind of place where I find my creative inspiration. I know you will too!

Children’s Charities of Oak Park and River Forest

Can’t make it to the event? No worries—you can still support a great cause by grabbing a copy of my pie book. Every cent from the sale of my cookbook goes directly to children’s charities. Whether you buy in-person or in my online boutique, all of the proceeds go to Hephzibah Children’s Association and The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society.

Hephzibah Children’s Associations

Hephzibah is close to my heart. It’s the oldest social service agency in Oak Park, offering group homes for abused and neglected children, foster care, adoption services, and family programs. They even have award-winning daycare on a sliding scale. 

Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society

The Infant Welfare Society does incredible work, providing healthcare services to children and families, helping them lead healthier, safer, and more productive lives from within safe environments.