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Pie Baking Contest

Last week, Dogeared held a pie baking contest! We could barely snap a photo before the judges (and everyone else) dug in! The winning pies were cranberry/walnut, blueberry and key lime—but they were all deee-licious!

If you want to try your hand at recreating our faves, try the recipes (generously provided by the winners)

1st Place: Seaport Cranberry Pie by Aubin

Mix together in the bottom of a pie plate:
1 bag of whole cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
Mix together and pour over berry and nut mixture:
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup melted, unsalted butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. almond extract
1 cup flour
Bake 35-40 minutes @ 375 degrees.

2nd Place: Fresh Blueberry Pie by Callie

1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled
1 T butter
2 pints (4 cups) fresh blueberries
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. flour
1/2 c. sugar
Pour 2 cups of the blueberries into the baked pie shell. Combine the remaining 2 cups berries, flour, butter, lemon juice and sugar into a small saucepan. Mix thoroughly and bring to just a boil over medium heat. Berries should begin to pop open.
Pour cooked berries over fresh berries. Chill pie and serve with whipped cream.

3rd Place: Key Lime Pie by Stephanie

Crust:
1 1/4 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
5 1/3 tbsp melted, unsalted butter
Filling:
3 egg yolks
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp fresh key lime juice
2 tsp grated lime zest
Topping:
Cool Whip + 1 Tbsp fresh key lime juice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
To prepare the crust, mix the butter and cinnamon graham cracker crumbs together in a small bowl. Press into an 8″ pie pan and bake for 5 minutes.
For the filling, combine the egg yolks and condensed milk. Beat on high until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Gradually beat in the key lime juice and zest. Pour into the crust and bake for 15 minutes or until set. The 15 minute mark is a rough guideline. Depending on your oven, this can vary considerably. It is done when a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the pie completely before topping it with the whipped cream.

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46 Mommas

     

Dogeared was thrilled to take part in the 3rd annual 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave event in Hollywood! These brave mommas (and other family members) gathered to shave their heads to raise money, build awareness and be advocates for children who have battled cancer.

The 46 Mommas represent all mothers who make the cancer journey with their child. Mommas traveled to Los Angeles from all around the world for this important event.

To help them tell the story of their journey, Dogeared offered each momma the opportunity to build a custom CREATE necklace. They created beautiful and heartfelt pieces as they visited and shared stories with Team Dogeared. We are truly touched by each and every one of them!

 

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Made in America

Our nation now comes together to rally support for Team USA, and with the Olympic spirit fueling our pride, we are reminded of its power to unify us. Our country’s biggest rivalries are quieted for a few weeks as we stand behind just one team… America.

The commitment and pride given to our athletes showcases the same type of support we should offer to companies driving the success of businesses and workers in America. It takes a country of people and consumers – growing companies, creating local jobs, making products locally and sustainably – to flourish. Without this, we risk depleting the strength of our country – and unraveling the fabric that makes us so unique.

Olympic athletes train with a vision to be the best. As consumers, our economy wins when we “Buy American.” It becomes our responsibility to seek labels and products made by our friends and neighbors. Although not easy, convenient or always realistic, every conscious decision to do this makes us stronger. It strengthens us and stabilizes the foundation for a successful economy.

“Made in the U.S.A.” has always been at the core of Dogeared’s vision and identity. Over the last 21 years, our pride has grown with our business, and we embrace our philosophy to keep jobs at home, source products locally, use eco-friendly production and serve our communities responsibly. We are a Certified American “B” Corporation, holding our business accountable to comprehensive social and environmental performance standards while taking care of our own employees.

With the spirit of unity igniting our pride, America is poised for success in the Olympic games. This is the inspiration for Dogeared’s ‘Go For The Gold’ collection – celebrating the qualities like passion and drive that can elevate anyone to a higher level, including athletes, companies and individuals. The very concept of going for the gold is simply about striving to reach your highest potential. We celebrate those that give their all, take ownership of who they are and what they are capable of. As we continue this journey, always remember to celebrate life’s victories with pride and spirit.

-Merlin Clarke
Owner, Dogeared

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Drink Up

You don’t need an exotic getaway to look the part! Just mix up this easy tropical drink, deck yourself out in Dogeared jewels and turn your backyard into your own personal paradise!

3 ounces pineapple juice (we used pineapple soda—yum!)
2 ounces orange juice
1 ounce cranberry juice
1/2 ounce grenadine syrup
Citrus twists
Maraschino cherries
Ice

In a chilled glass, add ice and stir in juices. Add the grenadine syrup and garnish with citrus fruit and maraschino cherries. Mix in an “adult beverage” and it’ll really feel like a vacation. 😉