A note from the baker:

There is hardly a more bountiful time than early September when the summer fruits and veggies are still going strong and the fall harvests are starting to begin. Stanley prune plums - the small oblong purple fruits featured in this month's pie - are a perfect symbol of this transition season. Their season is short and their summery sweetness pairs perfectly with fall spices. Our sweet pie will be a Peach Plum Crumb - a mix of stone fruits below a cardamom scented crumble. Our savory pie continues to celebrate the deliciousness of local tomatoes with a Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil pie.

About the Baker:

Simca has always loved pie.  It is the first thing she can remember baking on her own as a child.  Since those early forays into home baking, she’s gained experience in many aspects of the food world from the field to the plate.  She was one of the early farm staff at Brookwood Community Farm in Massachusetts and farmed in Northern California. She has worked as a caterer, a food business development specialist, and a baker at Boston’s Canto 6 Bakery, specializing in French inspired pastries and sweets.  In her day job she helps bring more healthy, locally grown foods into school meals as Co-Director of Massachusetts Farm to School. In the process, she meets farmers from across the state growing some truly unique foods.

Favorite sweet pie: Sour cherry

Favorite savory pie: Roasted tomato, corn, and goat cheese