Pie Day

What's your favorite pie? January 23rd is National Pie Day. The first pies came very early in history but were more like small cakes with honey inside. These type of pies have been found in the pyramids, like that of King Ramses II who ruled in Egypt from 1304 to 1237 B.C. The ancient Greeks may have developed a pie we would recognize today, and Romans had their own version. Pies were often served in medieval times, especially meat pies. Foods served at the coronation of King Henry VI (1422-1461) included peacock pies.

The Pilgrims and early colonists coming to the New World brought their pie recipes with them. In America, they adapted them to the ingredients available in the new land. Therefore, the first pies were made from the fruits and berries of the area. This meant that the type of pies varied as to region. In 1909, Ben Turpin put a whole other spin on pies by developing a pie throwing routine for his slapstick comedy act.

What's my favorite pie? That's a hard question, since there's so many I like. I think the best pie I've ever eaten came from the old Cardinal Restaurant in Boone, NC. Their Hawaiian cream pie had coconut, pineapple, and bananas in it and always tasted so fresh. I also like German chocolate pie, lemon pie, and pecan pie. In fact, I don't remember ever eating a piece of pie I didn't like, unless it had too many spices. So, for National Pie Day, how about splurging on a piece of pie for lunch or dinner, but then any day is a good day for a piece of pie.

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