Today, fellow food blogger and friend, Jennie and her daughters, will say good bye to Mikey in a memorial service. Jennie and her daughters' loss has been felt throughout the food blogging community and has garnered an incredible amount of love and support on twitter, facebook and her blog. Her sudden loss has made me take a pause and look inward at what is important. It's always a work in progress but Jennie's grace and inspirational words should be an example for us all.
As food bloggers, we have a wonderful community founded upon our passion for food. But this passion for food has also translated into friendships and support for people (some whom we have never met). I'm thankful to be a part of a community I never knew existed and never knew I would become a part of had I not started a food blog.
Erika of Ivory Hut, who suffered her own tremendous loss last year, has been organizing care packages for Jennie and her daughters. With the incredible support of the community, I heard she has enough people to send Jennie packages for 52 weeks! Efforts are also being made to start a fund for her girls. If you're interested in participating, please email her at erika (at) ivoryhut (dot) com.
I made Jennie's wonderful peanut butter pie recipe using mini springform pans. For the recipe and a touching and inspiring tribute to Mikey, please visit Jennie's blog.
Brian says
Really touching, and the gesture is so nice. I wish the best for all the food blogger community.
leslie says
Love your mini version
Quay Po Cooks says
All the peanut butter pies made for Mikey are beautiful because they are filled with love, care and compassion. Yours look very delicious and thanks for sharing this lovely post with us.
Jessica says
Beautiful and such a wonderful way to show your support!
Elizabeth of AsianinAmericamag says
These mini peanut butter pies for Mikey were a terrific idea. I made mine in the 9-inch springform and we’re chipping away at it, a bite at a time. But I’m sure with yours, as well as mine here at home, it’s a testament of love, sharing and the community behind Jennifer P. Thanks for sharing this wonderful post!
Courtney says
Everyone’s peanut butter pies look delicious wish I didn’t have a peanut allergy so I could have made one. God bless Jennifer and her girls..
Paula says
Beautiful mini pies and a lovely post.
Tres Delicious says
The peanut butter coating looks delicately spread with the looks of a sweet filing.
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
Just wanted to come and say hi Julie and thank you for stopping by my blog and connecting; it’s been a day of that and I know I’ve needed it. Love your minis…and you!
Maris (In Good Taste) says
These are delicious peanut butter pies and a lovely tribute to Jennie
Lisa-MyLifeAfterThat says
It amazes me how fast we can meet some wonderful people online. Alot of people don’t understand how we can be friends with people that we have never met. I get though, I have some of the most important people in my life through this screen.
This does look yummy, I will have to try it !
Beth says
Such a nice tribute. Those look so yummy. Maybe it should be renamed to be “Mike’s Peanut Butter Pie”.
Paula - bell'alimento says
Just beautiful Julie! I’m SO glad I’ve gotten to know you and that we’re a part of this big crazy beautiful food family xoxo
Stefani says
I have never had peanut butter pie, but it sounds YUMMY!
Sara says
I’m slow about knowing all the awesome bloggers out there and until Monday I had never heard of Jennie’s blog before. My heart just goes out to her, her children, family and friends. I just can’t even imagine. I’m making this pie tonight, which is a tad behind because I wanted it done and posted for today, but better a little late than never I say.
Did you use mini cheesecake springform pans for yours? They look so cute!
Angie @ Bigbearswife says
I love your peanut butter pies 馃檪 I’ll be making mine tonight
patsy says
it’s so wonderful to see so many posts today for Jennie, Mikey and her girls. I’m always amazed at the outpouring of support throughout the blogging community.