What is banana cream pie besides my most favorite pie in the universe? Just a combination of four of the best things on Earth: buttery pie crust, bananas, thick vanilla pudding, and a heavy dose of fluffy whipped cream. That's a little piece of stomach-crushing heaven right there. I once went to Billy's Bakery for dessert after eating dinner at Grand Sichuan with Kathy. Despite that we felt like our stomachs were going to explode and/or burn away from stuffing ourselves with hot Sichuanese food, we proceeded to dig into a hulking slice of their banana cream pie. The plastic plate it came on was barely strong enough to support the pie's heft. Each forkful of crust, banana chunk,...
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Ever wonder what complements the sourness of rhubarb pie? Or the tartness of apple pie? After consulting the gastro-scientific website of joy FoodPairing, we’ve done some research and got the answers. Disclaimer: Some of these are awfully strange, and potentially inedible... If you’re having Rhubarb Pie, try: black tea, coffee, a broad range of fish (ew), apple juice or celery leaves. More bizarre pairings after the jump....
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When we talked to Cook's Illustrated publisher Chris Kimball just a couple of months ago, he shared with us a recipe for foolproof pie crust. "It's a brilliant recipe," he said. "The secret ingredient in it? Vodka." The alcohol adds moistness to the dough without aiding in gluten formation, since gluten doesn't form in alcohol. Here's the recipe: Foolproof Pie Dough...
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Colossal bummer. We missed last weekend’s 4th Annual Pies on Parade in beautiful coastal Maine. The Historic Inns of Rockland totally have their priorities straight, dedicating a weekend to fruity and savory fillings inside buttery crusts. Beyond the lighthouses and quaint scenery —yes, it gets better—those signed up receive a local Rockland cookbook called Let Us Eat Pie, a personal pie (all for yourself; no sharing) and a trademarked Pies on Parade poster. Again, mark your calendars NOW for next year. We apologize to the following charming inns for missing out: Berry Manor Inn, LimeRock Inn and Captain Lindsey House....
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It's no surprise that there's a fair amount of pie discussion in the Talk section of the site—or that it's smart, witty, and helpful. In honor of National Pie Day, here are some of our favorites. What's Your Pie of Choice and How Is It Served? "I lived in South Miami for fourteen years and had a yard filled with tropical fruit trees; my favorites of which were the Key Limes. So I quickly learned to make Key Lime pie (it's "easy as pie" with the right ingredients...especially limes right off the tree). So my vote goes to Key Lime pie. Although I like my own the best I rarely meet one I don't like. Great stuff." —toolminer What...
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British DJ Mr. Scruff must really like pie. Why else would he have made a music video portraying a city of potato-shaped people making pies and carrying them around like the hottest new accessory? Even the animals and robots love pie. Watch this animated world of pie excess after the jump....
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In honor of
National Pie Day I've decided to put together, with the help of serious eaters everywhere, the
Serious Eats Pie Honor Roll. I've tasted most of these myself, but I've also taken the liberty of adding some pielicious places my friend
John T. Edge has written about. Please add your favorite pie places to the Serious Eats Pie Honor Roll.
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