Janet wrote:
>
> juliebove says (about commercial pies):
> > I tried a bite of the pie. Tasted no different than what I make.
>
> IOW your pies are just as bad as a shop pies.
>
> You probably "make pie" by unrolling a packet of factory made ready
> rolled pastry and pouring in some ready-made canned filling. Serve with
> spray-on miracle whip substitute.

You beat me to that one, Janet UK.
I've NEVER had a homemade pie (from anyone) that tasted
like an inferior store bought pie.

For one thing, nothing beats a homemade crust from scratch.
Not even store-bought crusts. I never buy those.

Then the filling...never had a good canned store filling either.
I use real produce and spices and a nip of flour.

As I've said, I have been crust challenged but it's not because
of the taste or texture. I make good and flaky crusts. I just
can't seem to roll one out in one large piece. I end up piecing
it together like a puzzle. Tastes fine, just not good
presentation
for guests.

Usually just me here now and I don't care WTH it looks like
as long as the taste is right. Only guests these days are the
occasional family members and they feel the same way.