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12 l EDIBLE PORTLAND SUMMER 2008
BY PIPER DAVIS
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Piper Davis is the cuisine manager for Grand Central’s family of neighbor-
hood bakeries. Jokingly referred to as the “Minister of Deliciousness,” Piper
is the driving force behind Grand Central Bakery’s commitment to providing
tasty food made from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
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1 lb All-Butter Flaky Pie Dough
(recipe at www.edibleportland.com) or your favorite
flaky pie or tart dough
2–3 medium-size onions (1 1/4 lbs), thinly sliced
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup cream
1 egg
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Recipe by Piper Davis, Co-owner and Cuisine Manager,
Grand Central Bakery
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