The Piesearch

With every good challenge there must be some research that must be done to achieve success.

I've gleaned pinterest and the internet for all pie possibilities, and studied up on all pie methods through recipe books from yesteryear. And to make sure that I pay tribute to the original piemakers in my life, I brought out the recipe boxes and cookbooks that contain all recipes from family members.  

One of the more interesting cookbooks I have found is "Cooking For Young Homemakers, An Edition of Encyclopedic Cookbook" printed in 1964, but was originally printed in 1948. The pie section alone boasts 300 Superb Pies and Pastries. It contains many images that assist in perfecting your pie abilities. 










The book describes good pastry as "flaky, tender, delicate and evenly browned. It is not crumbly, but when broken, shows layers of flat flakes, piled above the other with air spaces between."  The book also states "To achieve this result the cook must be quick and "light-handed, since pastry cannot be good if handled roughly or slowly."

I have taken note of several different methods, pie crusts and an extensive variety of pies and plan on sharing my findings in the coming year 2014. Believe me there are many more methods, types, and selection than I could have ever imagined, but I will put my best effort forth in giving you a great selection of pie! I have nearly 100 recipes that I have picked out to share, ranging from sweet to savory to pie-spired, I am confident that there will be something to satisfy nearly everyone's taste for pie!