here's hoping you have a nice slice of _____ pie to celebrate the day.
Happy National Pie Day, '26
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Oh, thatās what you meant.
Minitory opinion here, surely. I freaking love rhubarb pie. Cherry peach rhubarb mince are my favorites.
#subjectlinesmatter stamps out misunderstandings and chaos.Oh, thatās what you meant.
LOL, I'd expect nothing less from a Neshaminy alum.
We've had threads in the past on this board about pies, and I've mentioned how much of a fan of pies I am. There are so many good ones. However, I am not a fan rhubarb pie. Who knows, perhaps that will change. I went 40 some years refusing to try a pecan pie, but once I did, I was kicking myself for missing out for so many years.
I like strawberry rhubarb, but the restaurant that served it is no longer around, owners aged out.
My wife just made shoo fly pie for the first time. We got frustrated by the store baked versions. Quite good, but I still like ones from Wixons best.
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I love shoofly pie. And it's really easy to make. Some folks insist on placing the crumble mixture inside the shell (as well as on top), and others just place it on top. I enjoy either, though I think placing the crumble mixture inside the shell keeps the shell from getting too soggy. But, that's not a huge problem for me if a shoofly pie is around, as they don't last very long if they're in my presence.
Enjoy the pie that your wife made!
Thanks Tom.I love shoofly pie. And it's really easy to make. Some folks insist on placing the crumble mixture inside the shell (as well as on top), and others just place it on top. I enjoy either, though I think placing the crumble mixture inside the shell keeps the shell from getting too soggy. But, that's not a huge problem for me if a shoofly pie is around, as they don't last very long if they're in my presence.
Enjoy the pie that your wife made!
Wet bottom vs dry bottom pies, I believe. I prefer the wet bottom.I love shoofly pie. And it's really easy to make. Some folks insist on placing the crumble mixture inside the shell (as well as on top), and others just place it on top. I enjoy either, though I think placing the crumble mixture inside the shell keeps the shell from getting too soggy. But, that's not a huge problem for me if a shoofly pie is around, as they don't last very long if they're in my presence.
Enjoy the pie that your wife made!
We had black forest pie this evening.
Does Wixon's still exist? I know the owner retired and the site over in Shillington is now a church.
There is a store off of rt 144/I 70 in Hancock MD called the blue goose. Excellent baked goods with many flavors of pie including rhubarb
Not sure. I used to see it occasionally in a vending machine at work.
And I did edit my post calling it Dixon's. Thanks for the correction.
Linvilla Orchards in Delco makes a five berry pie with rhubarb to cut the sweetness this time of year. I may need to make the drive. Only problem is I'll eat the whole things in a couple days
Iām not a frequent pie eater, but there are three seasonal must-havesā¦.
In summer, black raspberry custard. Theyāre available at farmers markets, but for a very short season. My dad used to go out and pick wild onesā¦ heād come home with a big bowl fullā¦ bathed in sweat, and his forearms bloody from thorn scratches
For Thanksgiving, pecanā¦ better yet, chocolate pecan, or even chocolate coconut pecan!
And for New Yearās, minceā¦ we offer it to all guests, many are afraid to try it, but most of those who do love itā¦ we warm it WAY up and melt vanilla ice cream over it. My wife and I wonāt eat it alone if the other isnāt hungry for it. We say it brings usā¦ and the world, good luck for the new yearā¦ we were busy with the run up to our sonās wedding in December 2019, so it was sold out and we missed it that new yearā¦ see what happened then!
In summer, black raspberry custard. Theyāre available at farmers markets, but for a very short season. My dad used to go out and pick wild onesā¦ heād come home with a big bowl fullā¦ bathed in sweat, and his forearms bloody from thorn scratches
For Thanksgiving, pecanā¦ better yet, chocolate pecan, or even chocolate coconut pecan!
And for New Yearās, minceā¦ we offer it to all guests, many are afraid to try it, but most of those who do love itā¦ we warm it WAY up and melt vanilla ice cream over it. My wife and I wonāt eat it alone if the other isnāt hungry for it. We say it brings usā¦ and the world, good luck for the new yearā¦ we were busy with the run up to our sonās wedding in December 2019, so it was sold out and we missed it that new yearā¦ see what happened then!
One of the rare types of pie that I've never tried. I don't like cherries (I know; those that like them swear by them, but I'm just not a fan of the flavor). So while black forest pies look great, and I love a chocolate pie which is a lot like the black forest pie without the cherries, I've never tried a black forest pie.
Black raspberry custard is a great pie. At this point in my life, I'm happier just buying picked black raspberries than going out and picking them, as the thorns are a PITA.
Pecan pie and chocolate pecan pie are both excellent pies, though I rarely eat that at Thanksgiving, as I really like sweet potato pie at that holiday.
Mince meat pie is ok, but not one of my favorites.
I follow the American Pie Council Calendar and observe National Pie Day on January 23rd, which just happens to be my birthday.
But for you heretics, I leave you with this.
But for you heretics, I leave you with this.
I love shoofly pie. And it's really easy to make. Some folks insist on placing the crumble mixture inside the shell (as well as on top), and others just place it on top. I enjoy either, though I think placing the crumble mixture inside the shell keeps the shell from getting too soggy. But, that's not a huge problem for me if a shoofly pie is around, as they don't last very long if they're in my presence.
Enjoy the pie that your wife made!
Shoofly pie is good, but shoofly cake is better.
I looked it up and Wixon's still exists. Online orders are available for delivery. They must operate out of a different location. I agree Wixon's is the best!
My wifeās grandfather often said:
āI like two kinds of pieā¦hot and cold!ā
āI like two kinds of pieā¦hot and cold!ā
Usually itās strawberry rhubarb pie from what I always saw at farmers markets and pa Dutch bakers. If Iām wrong let me know thanks
WixonsI love shoofly pie. And it's really easy to make. Some folks insist on placing the crumble mixture inside the shell (as well as on top), and others just place it on top. I enjoy either, though I think placing the crumble mixture inside the shell keeps the shell from getting too soggy. But, that's not a huge problem for me if a shoofly pie is around, as they don't last very long if they're in my presence.
Enjoy the pie that your wife made!
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Tried rhubarb pie for the first time in my life here in Ohio about twenty years ago. Grew up and SE PA (Bucks Cointy) and never tried rhubarb pie. I Really like it.
Chocolate pecan pie. I like my nuts dipped in chocolate.