Kate Lebo Books in Order

Prose poems, humorous observations, and a fantasy zodiac explore the imagined relationships between pies and the people who love them. Jessica Lynn Bonin’s illustrations accompany Kate Lebo’s reflections on baking, appetite, and American food culture.

Twenty-six essays use unusual fruits to explore food, family, illness, and the natural world. Combining recipes with botanical, medical, and personal history, Kate Lebo considers how nourishment connects bodies, relationships, and the land.

Kate Lebo explains how to make flaky pastry and fruit-filled pies while reflecting on baking’s social history. This revised edition expands the recipes with savory pies, unusual fruits, and guidance for working with local grains.