Benja's Real Life Applie Pie -- An Amazing First Attempt from Barcelona!

Actual Photography of Benja's Apple Pie

Benja surprised me last weekend by baking a perfect apple pie at a family get-together in Catalonia (Spain) last weekend. I wish I could have been there, but I was stuck back here in Florida.  Catalonia is the most beautiful part of Spain, and has the incredible city of Barcelona in it which is one place you have to visit once in your life if you have never done so.

Benja told me he loves apple pie, and I told him it was the classic American desert. He and his family actually baked this perfect example -- a first attempt -- last Sunday, from scratch.

I am shocked!  Although I can cook quick and easy stuff, cooking something as extravagant as an apple pie from scratch is something I would not do. Benja also told me that a perfect mushroom risotto -- also cooked from scratch -- was the main course for lunch.

These photographs of the pie look so delicious, I think it is food porn, especially if you are trying to take off a few pounds for the upcoming end of year holidays.

Here is the recipe that I sent Benja in case you want to try it yourself:
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/old_fashioned_apple_pie/

You cannot serve Apple Pie without Vanilla Ice Cream!

The perfect Risotto - everyone should have this for a Sunday lunch