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Isn't this a beautiful pie? I wish I could take credit for this gorgeous creation but I must admit my adorable husband made this pie. A few months ago he decided he wanted to learn to make pie crust. So, as he always does, he turned to the internet for some advise and pie crust recipes. One of the things we discovered is there are people out there that actually seem to think making pie crust is an easy thing. Well, they must have a God given gift to making pie crust. It must come very natural for them. There is an art to making a really good pie crust. It has some very unique qualities. It must be tender, it must be flaky and it must have a heavenly flavor that melts in your mouth as soon as it touches your tongue. It took him more than a few tries but, Greg was persistant and before we knew it he was turning out delicious buttery pie crust that would make any little 'ole gray haired grandma proud. Now, I can proudly announce he has mastered the art of pie crust. Anytime I need a pie crust he is my "Go To" guy.
Now, let me say there is absolutely nothing wrong with buying and already made pie crust at the grocery store. Pillsbury makes an excellent pie crust. You can find it in the dairy case at your grocery store. You get 2 pie crusts rolled up in a little red box. Simply set it out for a few minutes so the temperature can rise a little. This makes it easy to work with. Just place it is a pie plate and you are ready to fill it with your family's favorite filling. As soon as they taste the warm goodness you will be well on your way to Mom of the Year.
There is something special about the sweet warm smell of a pie baking in the oven. It is the ultimate comfort food. A pie baking in the oven fills your home with a happy fragrance that will bring the kids out their bedrooms and make your husband turn off the TV just to come and see what yumminess is calling for them in the kitchen. The aroma will make them come running just to get a whiff of the delicious sweetness. There is nothing more American as a fresh made pie and glass of ice cold milk.
Did you know that pies have a very special place in the heart of Americans? It is so special that we have set aside a day just for celebrating pies. Each year, National Pie Day is the 3rd Saturday in January. Our church celebrates this very special day with a Pie Social. It is an event that everyone looks forward to each year. In our church everyone gets involved. A few of our youth kids are the entertainment for the evening. They have a pretend radio station K.P.I.E. The disc jockies are members from our youth group. Some of our members will entertain us with their beautiful singing or many other talents they have been blessed with. No event such as this would be complete if we didn't have a pie eating contest. The biggest act are the pies themselves. There are rows and rows of pies. Fruit pies, custard pies, cream pies, single crust pies, double crust pies, fried pies, ice box pies, meringue pies, whipped cream pies.... My goodness the possiblities are endless. Every pie you can possibly imagine is on our tables. There are so many pies it is hard to decide which one to pick. The best thing to do is take a tiny little sample slice of each pie. Oh, your taste buds will be so happy. Sit back. Enjoy the entertainment and good food and good fellowship with your church family. Oh, but don't wait until January to enjoy a great pie. Pies are good any day of the year. Pies are good for the soul. The ultimate comfort food.
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Until next time....
