Kate Connally > wrote in
:
> sf wrote:
>>
>> On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 04:30:55 GMT, Donna Rose
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > In article >,
>> > says...
>> > >
>> > > Frozen pie crusts have gotten to the point where unless
>> > > you're a superior crust maker, they are as good or better
>> > > than what you make and if they are just as good as yours -
>> > > why waste your time?
>> > >
>> > > sf
>> > > Practice safe eating - always use condiments
>> > >
>> > Last week's SF Chronicle did a taste-test of frozen pie crusts. Out
>> > of a possible score of 100, the top rated one (I don't remember the
>> > name) was given 51 points. The tasting was done by pastry chefs,
>> > who all felt that they had little to worry about in terms of
>> > competition from the frozen offerings.
>>
>> Frankly, most people can't tell or don't care - so there are
>> very few I take the time or effort to produce a "real" crust
>> for anymore... I can actually make decent pie crusts, but I
>> don't have the time or the inclination to do it at this stage in my
>> life.
>
> All my friends and relatives "would" be able to tell the
> difference and they certainly would care. Although I do
> know plenty of people who wouldn't know or care, but the
> ones I share meals will would and do. We're all incredibly
> picky about pie crust.
> Kate
I'm with you, Kate. My best friend is a professional pastry chef and she
and her husband would certainly know. My partner and I expect my usually
excellent pastry, and not only would we know the difference but we'd be
terribly disappointed in anything else.
If someone else serves a commercial pie crust I certainly wouldn't
criticize, but I would never allow myself to do it.
--
Wayne in Phoenix
*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.