Break from the Garden: Trip to Stockholm

It was my birthday this weekend, and one of my most anticipated celebrations was the trip to Stockholm for pie. No, not that Stockholm, although, come to think of it, I've spent a birthday there, too.

This particular Stockholm is about 8 miles southeast of Maiden Rock, home of one of the puppies' favorite beaches:

Although, to be honest, this little jaunt was about the pie. Not just any pie, mind you. Stockholm Pie Company Pie. Pie that is actually worth driving an hour and a half for. Pie that is worth an hour at the gym for. Pie that is truly the best pie I have ever had. 

This cute little shop is only a few people wide and has a giant pie cabinet behind the counter:

The shop is owned by Jan, who does all the baking. Jan usually offers up some 2 dozen flavors of pie by the slice, as indicated in her handwriting on the chalkboard. She also sells whole pies, baby pies, and pie cookies (little 4 inch circles of pie dough with a spoonful of filling, another circle of pie dough, and brushed with a bit of sugar and cinnamon before baking):

The husband went for a half-slice of Peanut Butter Fudge, and a half-slice of Blueberry. He declared the Blueberry the best slice he's ever eaten. That's pretty huge if you know my Jon.

Notice by the time I got the camera out the blueberry was nothing but a juicy smear on the plate:

I had a terrible time deciding, but went for a half-slice of Coconut Cream and a half-slice of Blueberry Pear, both excellent:

I am becoming a huge fan of pear with anything...I was given a jar of pear-raspberry jam last year and it topped my Top 5 Jam List.

Since we knew we wouldn't get back to Stockholm for a few months, we also took another slice of Blueberry, a slice of Apple Raspberry Strawberry, and an Apple Pie cookie, to go.

What a great way to spend a birthday weekend!