LydMc

Cherry Pi! Pies are one of my all-time favorite things to bake. Cookies, brownies, cakes and tarts... they're all good, but when it comes down to it, they're just not pie.  If you think about it, pies ar e actually easier to make than most people assume. Unlike cookies, you just have to pan it once, and unlike cakes, once it's in the pan you don't have to ice or decorate it.  Plus, with the right spelling, it's incredibly nerdy. B) Lemon Pi! The first time I was inspired to make a Pi Pie was actually for BBQ at my old math professor's house. Appropriate, right? Well, it got such a positive reaction - even from the guests not so mathematically inclined - that I decided to make it tradition. Lemon meringue, country peach, sweet potato, grasshopper and even chicken pot pie. Or should I say pi...? But what is a pie without its crust?! Kitchen Tip:  Try using a cheese grater to cut cold butter into your crust. It cuts th...