In the end, MyFamilyPies wasn’t just a business. It was a testament to the Nash family’s truth: that recipes live on through those who carry them, and that a pie can hold a lifetime of stories.
The first months weren’t easy. The humid Florida air tested her dough, and skeptics questioned a "modern take on homemade pies." But Nikole had a secret weapon: her grandmother’s journal, which detailed not just recipes but stories. There was the "Hurricane Apple" pie, created when the Nash family survived a storm, and the "Key Lime & Passionfruit" tart inspired by Nikole’s childhood trips to the Keys. She combined these traditions with her grandmother’s spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of smoked paprika—crafting flavors that tasted like Florida itself: bold, sweet, and a little wild. MyFamilyPies 21 07 01 Nikole Nash July 2021 Fla...
When Nikole inherited her grandmother’s handwritten journal—a weathered notebook filled with handwritten recipes and sticky notes—she felt the weight of legacy. After years of working as a graphic designer in Miami, she returned to her hometown to honor that legacy. July 1st, 2021, became the date she’d dreamed of since discovering her grandmother’s secret spice blend for a golden caramel pie, a family treasure passed through generations. In the end, MyFamilyPies wasn’t just a business