Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
one.

I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.

Regards,
Ranee

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"The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of
heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by man." Acts 17:24

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
>favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
>one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
>cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
>pumpkin pie.
>
>I'll eat just about any pie.

Hehehe...

> Regards,
> Ranee

If I had to pick just one it would be dark chocolate pudding (real cooked type,
with a thick skin - no wussy instant crapola) w/chocolate graham cracker crust
and lots of real whipped cream.



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---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

Ranee Mueller wrote:
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee
>


My favorite is probably blackberry, followed closely by pecan (as long
as the filling is only thickened with eggs) and french silk.

Alas, my source of good blackberries just dried up. My father informs
me me pulled all his out because they were attracting raccoons. His dog
"Rusty" loves to fight with raccoons. Dad says when Rusty catches a
coon, someone is gonna die (and some day the coon will win.) A coon
managed to get Rusty in the pond once but somehow Rusty won anyway.

Blackberries don't grow up here, just lovely raspberries that are so
flavorless by comparison they are barely worth picking. Pitiful.

How do you make cherry cranberry?

Best regards,
Bob

Ranee Mueller wrote:
>
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.

I seriously don't care much for pie one way or another, no offense
meant to pie eaters anywhere. Just not my thing. But. If someone
put a *slab* of lemon merangue pie in front of me? I would hurt
you I'd eat it so fast.

nancy (doesn't *get* canned pie filling ... why bother)

Ranee Mueller wrote:
>
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.

I seriously don't care much for pie one way or another, no offense
meant to pie eaters anywhere. Just not my thing. But. If someone
put a *slab* of lemon merangue pie in front of me? I would hurt
you I'd eat it so fast.

nancy (doesn't *get* canned pie filling ... why bother)

Ranee Mueller wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>

In no particular order, and dependent upon time of year, frame of mind, and
other variables...

Key Lime
Blueberry
Lemon Meringue
Pumpkin

Pie always reminds me of my Grandfather --- it was just about his favorite
thing in life :-)

--
"No sprinkles! For every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you!"
-- Stewie Griffin

Ranee Mueller wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.

1. sour cherry pie
2. rhubarb pie (not *******ized with strawberries)
3. peach pie
4. pecan pie, but I can't eat nuts :-(

Ranee Mueller wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.

1. sour cherry pie
2. rhubarb pie (not *******ized with strawberries)
3. peach pie
4. pecan pie, but I can't eat nuts :-(

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:13:26 -0700, Ranee Mueller
> wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
>favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
>one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
>cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
>pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee

Me being a chocolate lover, I'd put chocolate cream pie on my all-time
favorites list, but I think if somebody gave me a choice of either
Fresh Blackberry or Chocolate cream, I'd go for the Blackberry first.

My other summer favorite is Strawberry-Rhubarb

I only like berry pies thickened with Flour where the juice is
somewhat runny. I once went to our local Blackberry festival drooling
after the Blackberry pie. It's horrible, flavorless jelly-like
consistency almost made me puke.

My winter favorites would be Pumpkin & Pecan

I am also curious about the Cranberry Walnut one.
Is this on your web site?


Denise, Brian & Wyatt (May 31, 02)

A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...
A true friend will be sitting next to you saying,
"Damn...that was fun!"

In article >,
Ranee Mueller > wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>
SO's favorite pies are key lime, pecan, and blueberry. I'll second the
key lime, and add blackberry and lemon meringue. We also make a mean
pumpkin pie. Even our cat Phoebe likes it.

Several years ago we happened on a restaurant at the eastern edge of
Glacier National Park called the Park Café. Their specialty is pies,
and they sell t-shirts with their slogan, "Pie for Strength". We ate
several meals there and sampled their pies. Excellent stuff.

Cindy

--
C.J. Fuller

Delete the obvious to email me

Ranee Mueller wrote:
>
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
>

In order:

1. rhubarb (and don't be sneaking any strawberries in there, either)

2. chocolate cream

3. pecan

4. lemon meringue

5. pumpkin

6. apple

I really like berries, but in forms other than pie.


gloria p

Ranee Mueller wrote:
>
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
>

In order:

1. rhubarb (and don't be sneaking any strawberries in there, either)

2. chocolate cream

3. pecan

4. lemon meringue

5. pumpkin

6. apple

I really like berries, but in forms other than pie.


gloria p

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> Ranee Mueller wrote:
> >
> > Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> > favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> > one.
>
> I seriously don't care much for pie one way or another, no offense
> meant to pie eaters anywhere. Just not my thing. But. If someone
> put a *slab* of lemon merangue pie in front of me? I would hurt
> you I'd eat it so fast.
>
> nancy (doesn't *get* canned pie filling ... why bother)

You'd have to wrestle me for it, Nancy. Lemon meringue leads my list,
followed closely by chocolate silk.

Felice

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> Ranee Mueller wrote:
> >
> > Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> > favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> > one.
>
> I seriously don't care much for pie one way or another, no offense
> meant to pie eaters anywhere. Just not my thing. But. If someone
> put a *slab* of lemon merangue pie in front of me? I would hurt
> you I'd eat it so fast.
>
> nancy (doesn't *get* canned pie filling ... why bother)

You'd have to wrestle me for it, Nancy. Lemon meringue leads my list,
followed closely by chocolate silk.

Felice

Felice Friese wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Ranee Mueller wrote:
>>
>>> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
>>>favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
>>>one.
>>
>>I seriously don't care much for pie one way or another, no offense
>>meant to pie eaters anywhere. Just not my thing. But. If someone
>>put a *slab* of lemon merangue pie in front of me? I would hurt
>>you I'd eat it so fast.
>>
>>nancy (doesn't *get* canned pie filling ... why bother)
>
>
> You'd have to wrestle me for it, Nancy. Lemon meringue leads my list,
> followed closely by chocolate silk.
>
> Felice
>
>
There was a time, when Banana Cream pie was very popular in New York
City restaurants and Nesslerode (sp?) as well. Fresh Whipped cream
covered the tops of these pies and many other flavors and one outfit
baked these pies for all the restaurants. I do not remember the name,
it was Mrs. Something or Other. Mrs. Speer, perhaps? I will ask a
friend, who may remember. Those pies were really delicious and I
usually do not like pies.

I really only have pie around the holidays, so I like pecan and
pumpkin pie. They taste like home. My brother's mother-in-law makes
a chocolate fudge pie that is delicious.

Tara

Ranee Mueller wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>
>

For the fruit pie lovers there is the question of whether to eat them hot or
cold. Some people prefer them hot, or at least warm. I prefer fruit pies
cold. I find them even better the next day.

Felice Friese wrote:
>
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message

> > I seriously don't care much for pie one way or another, no offense
> > meant to pie eaters anywhere. Just not my thing. But. If someone
> > put a *slab* of lemon merangue pie in front of me? I would hurt
> > you I'd eat it so fast.

> You'd have to wrestle me for it, Nancy.

Here's the thing. I eat pie with a fork. Now, I used to be proficient
at arm wrestling; alas, no longer. But. I still have a fork in my
hand, so stay away from my PIE. (laughing)

Reminds me of a funny cat/dog story.

> Lemon meringue leads my list, followed closely by chocolate silk.

Reminds me of a funny chocolate cream pie story. Anyway, I'd probably
arm wrestle you for a chocolate silk pie. Got a recipe?

nancy

Dave Smith wrote:

> For the fruit pie lovers there is the question of whether to eat them hot or
> cold.

Wait, do you melt cheddar on them?

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:

> Dave Smith wrote:
>
> > For the fruit pie lovers there is the question of whether to eat them hot or
> > cold.
>
> Wait, do you melt cheddar on them?
>

Nope. Slices of room temperature cheddar on apple pie, and that one's nowhere near
the top of my list.

Dave Smith > wrote in
:

> Ranee Mueller wrote:
>
>> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
>> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it
>> to one.
>>
>> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie,
>> cherry
>> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
>> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>>
>>
>
> For the fruit pie lovers there is the question of whether to eat them
> hot or cold. Some people prefer them hot, or at least warm. I prefer
> fruit pies cold. I find them even better the next day.
>
>
>

I like my apple pie cold with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.
I like my strawberry Rhubarb warm with Ice Cream
I like my lemon pie (with whipped cream) as well as pecan pie at room temp.

--
Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on nothing but food
and water.
--------
FIELDS, W. C.

Dave Smith > wrote in
:

> Ranee Mueller wrote:
>
>> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
>> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it
>> to one.
>>
>> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie,
>> cherry
>> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
>> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>>
>>
>
> For the fruit pie lovers there is the question of whether to eat them
> hot or cold. Some people prefer them hot, or at least warm. I prefer
> fruit pies cold. I find them even better the next day.
>
>
>

I like my apple pie cold with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.
I like my strawberry Rhubarb warm with Ice Cream
I like my lemon pie (with whipped cream) as well as pecan pie at room temp.

--
Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on nothing but food
and water.
--------
FIELDS, W. C.

Ranee Mueller wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.


Butterscotch...pecan...rhubarb...Dutch apple....

--
Best
Greg

Ranee Mueller wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.


Butterscotch...pecan...rhubarb...Dutch apple....

--
Best
Greg

~~~ CHOCOLATE PUDDING ~~~

2 egg whites
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbls corn starch
2 1/4 cups skim milk, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg whites and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup of cocoa and cornstarch.
Whisk 3/4 cup of milk into cocoa mixture until completely smooth.

2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining milk, sugar, and salt.
Mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly.
Remove pan from heat.

3. Whisk cocoa mixture into hot milk mixture.
bring to a boil over medium-high heat;
boil for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
Remove pan from heat.

4. Gradually whisk 1 cup of hot cocoa mixture into egg whites.
Pour mixture back into the pan. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes,
whisking constantly. Do not boil. Remove pan from heat.

5. Add vanilla; blend well. Pour pudding into serving dishes... or chocolate
graham crust.
Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Garnish with mint leaves, and sprinkled cocoa.
~~~


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---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

~~~ CHOCOLATE PUDDING ~~~

2 egg whites
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbls corn starch
2 1/4 cups skim milk, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg whites and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup of cocoa and cornstarch.
Whisk 3/4 cup of milk into cocoa mixture until completely smooth.

2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining milk, sugar, and salt.
Mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly.
Remove pan from heat.

3. Whisk cocoa mixture into hot milk mixture.
bring to a boil over medium-high heat;
boil for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
Remove pan from heat.

4. Gradually whisk 1 cup of hot cocoa mixture into egg whites.
Pour mixture back into the pan. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes,
whisking constantly. Do not boil. Remove pan from heat.

5. Add vanilla; blend well. Pour pudding into serving dishes... or chocolate
graham crust.
Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Garnish with mint leaves, and sprinkled cocoa.
~~~


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

>Nope. Slices of room temperature cheddar on apple pie, and that one's nowhere
>near
>the top of my list.
>Dave Smith

Actually my favorite pie is pizza.


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

>Nope. Slices of room temperature cheddar on apple pie, and that one's nowhere
>near
>the top of my list.
>Dave Smith

Actually my favorite pie is pizza.


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> Felice Friese wrote:
> >
> > "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
>
> > > I seriously don't care much for pie one way or another, no offense
> > > meant to pie eaters anywhere. Just not my thing. But. If someone
> > > put a *slab* of lemon merangue pie in front of me? I would hurt
> > > you I'd eat it so fast.
>
> > You'd have to wrestle me for it, Nancy.
>
> Here's the thing. I eat pie with a fork. Now, I used to be proficient
> at arm wrestling; alas, no longer. But. I still have a fork in my
> hand, so stay away from my PIE. (laughing)
>
> Reminds me of a funny cat/dog story.
>
> > Lemon meringue leads my list, followed closely by chocolate silk.
>
> Reminds me of a funny chocolate cream pie story. Anyway, I'd probably
> arm wrestle you for a chocolate silk pie. Got a recipe?
>
> nancy

OK, tell you what. I'll post the chocolate silk pie (mine goes back to the
no-foolin'-around '50s) if you'll cough up the stories about the cat/dog and
the chocolate cream pie. Deal?

Felice

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:13:26 -0700, Ranee Mueller
> wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
>favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
>one.

Pumpkin.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:13:26 -0700, Ranee Mueller
> wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
>favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
>one.

Pumpkin.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

Ranee Mueller wrote:
>
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee
>

Not the biggest pie eater going. Definitely like a really good chocolate
cream pie, tarte Tatin, custard tart and Dutch rijstvlaai (piecrust
filled with rice pudding).

Ranee Mueller wrote:
>
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee
>

Not the biggest pie eater going. Definitely like a really good chocolate
cream pie, tarte Tatin, custard tart and Dutch rijstvlaai (piecrust
filled with rice pudding).

Ranee Mueller wrote:
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.

Favorite would be hard to say, but this is very very good:

Coconut Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 well beaten eggs
1 cup evaporated milk (not condensed which is different)
1 Tablespoon melted butter
1 cup unsweetened coconut (might have to go to the health food store)
1 unbaked 9" pie shell
whipped cream for topping at the end (optional)


Directions:

Mix together the sweet potatoes, spices, eggs, milk, butter and coconut.
Pour into pie shell. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until an
inserted knife comes out clean.


For me, the trick to a good pie is finding one that's not too sweet.
Even with the recipe above, you might want to halve the amount of sugar.
I'd like pecan pie if I could figure out how to make it less sweet.
(This is odd; it is coming from someone who adores sweets.)


--Lia

Ranee Mueller wrote:
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.

Favorite would be hard to say, but this is very very good:

Coconut Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 well beaten eggs
1 cup evaporated milk (not condensed which is different)
1 Tablespoon melted butter
1 cup unsweetened coconut (might have to go to the health food store)
1 unbaked 9" pie shell
whipped cream for topping at the end (optional)


Directions:

Mix together the sweet potatoes, spices, eggs, milk, butter and coconut.
Pour into pie shell. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until an
inserted knife comes out clean.


For me, the trick to a good pie is finding one that's not too sweet.
Even with the recipe above, you might want to halve the amount of sugar.
I'd like pecan pie if I could figure out how to make it less sweet.
(This is odd; it is coming from someone who adores sweets.)


--Lia

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:13:26 -0700, Ranee Mueller
> wrote:

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
>favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
>one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
>cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
>pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee



French Apple Pie;
Apple pie with raisins, slight glaze on the crust.

Raisin Pie
But only in small slices... ( it's so rich )

Blueberry Pie

<rj>

"Ranee Mueller" > wrote in message
...
> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
> favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
> one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
> cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
> pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee

I like gooseberry pie best.

Charliam

Felice Friese wrote:
>
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Felice Friese wrote:
> > >
> > > "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> >
> > > > I seriously don't care much for pie one way or another, no offense
> > > > meant to pie eaters anywhere. Just not my thing. But. If someone
> > > > put a *slab* of lemon merangue pie in front of me? I would hurt
> > > > you I'd eat it so fast.
> >
> > > You'd have to wrestle me for it, Nancy.
> >
> > Here's the thing. I eat pie with a fork. Now, I used to be proficient
> > at arm wrestling; alas, no longer. But. I still have a fork in my
> > hand, so stay away from my PIE. (laughing)
> >
> > Reminds me of a funny cat/dog story.
> >
> > > Lemon meringue leads my list, followed closely by chocolate silk.
> >
> > Reminds me of a funny chocolate cream pie story. Anyway, I'd probably
> > arm wrestle you for a chocolate silk pie. Got a recipe?

> OK, tell you what. I'll post the chocolate silk pie (mine goes back to the
> no-foolin'-around '50s) if you'll cough up the stories about the cat/dog and
> the chocolate cream pie. Deal?

Deal!

A friend of mine, she'd make a chocolate cream pie every year for her
uncle. He was diabetic, but once a year, he had to have her chocolate
cream pie.

So, she made it. She and her husband loaded up the car with the two
kids, blah blah blah. They drive off. Few miles later, they get onto
a busy road. (you getting where I'm going here?) Speed up. All of
a sudden, there is this weird ... scraping noise. What on earth?

(giggling) She looked back just in time to see the pie that had been
left on the roof, going end over end just to land SPLAT on the
windshield of the guy's car behind them. In between laughs I said,
he must have thought Maybe elephants DO fly!

Okay, about the cat. My inlaws agreed to watch my sil's puppy. They
had a cat that didn't take anything from anyone. Sam, the HUGE red
cat. Cat that would jump off the second story.

So, the puppy is all like CHECK. IT. OUT! Food! Well, it was the
cat's food. Sam was eating and the puppy came flopping over to share.
Sam didn't even look up. (this is a visual) He just picked up his
leg, extended his claws, and put them through the beagle's ear.
All the time the dog kept yelping and Sam kept calmly eating his food.

With his leg sticking straight out and his claws through the dog's
ears.

When Sam was done eating, he released the dog and walked away.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> Felice Friese wrote:

<snip>

> > OK, tell you what. I'll post the chocolate silk pie (mine goes back to
the
> > no-foolin'-around '50s) if you'll cough up the stories about the cat/dog
and
> > the chocolate cream pie. Deal?
>
> Deal!
>
> A friend of mine, she'd make a chocolate cream pie every year for her
> uncle. He was diabetic, but once a year, he had to have her chocolate
> cream pie.
>
> So, she made it. She and her husband loaded up the car with the two
> kids, blah blah blah. They drive off. Few miles later, they get onto
> a busy road. (you getting where I'm going here?) Speed up. All of
> a sudden, there is this weird ... scraping noise. What on earth?
>
> (giggling) She looked back just in time to see the pie that had been
> left on the roof, going end over end just to land SPLAT on the
> windshield of the guy's car behind them. In between laughs I said,
> he must have thought Maybe elephants DO fly!
>
> Okay, about the cat. My inlaws agreed to watch my sil's puppy. They
> had a cat that didn't take anything from anyone. Sam, the HUGE red
> cat. Cat that would jump off the second story.
>
> So, the puppy is all like CHECK. IT. OUT! Food! Well, it was the
> cat's food. Sam was eating and the puppy came flopping over to share.
> Sam didn't even look up. (this is a visual) He just picked up his
> leg, extended his claws, and put them through the beagle's ear.
> All the time the dog kept yelping and Sam kept calmly eating his food.
>
> With his leg sticking straight out and his claws through the dog's
> ears.
>
> When Sam was done eating, he released the dog and walked away.
>
> nancy

But I didn't snip the stories, Nancy. I don't know which one is funnier, but
I got two good laughs and I'll be telling them to friends for a while to
come!

Felice

at Mon, 26 Jul 2004 19:13:26 GMT in <raneemdonot-52FC05.12132626072004
@news.harbornet.com>, (Ranee Mueller) wrote :

> Wayne's pie story got me thinking about pie, and which are my
>favorites. Do you have a favorite pie? I don't think I can limit it to
>one.
>
> I love cherry pie, apple pie, pear pie, cranberry walnut pie, cherry
>cranberry pie, pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, brown sugar pie and
>pumpkin pie. I'll eat just about any pie.
>

For me the easy favourite is blueberry pie. Right now in addition it's
particularly vivid in my memory because last week I made my annual giant
blueberry pie (14" diameter, 20 lbs of blueberries) and so it's hard not to
think of it. The recipe is somewhere in DejaNews but the key factors a a
filling with no thickeners or sugar, just pure blueberry (you take half of
the blueberries and condense them to the consistency of tomato paste before
folding in the rest. That's the filling) and a half-butter, half-lard crust
(butter gives great flavour, lard gives outstanding texture (hyper-flaky).
I make a 2-crust pie : no lattice tops or open-face blueberry pies for me.

It's interesting, seeing the responses, that it would seem berry pies tend
not to be peoples' favourites. Any reason for this people care to elaborate
on (besides the old "de gustibus non est disputandum" argument?)

--
Alex Rast

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