You may be familiar with Pi Day which is celebrated on March 14th every year because, as you learned in high school math, π is 3.14 For Pi Day 2017 I did a post about a silky smooth chocolate pie and a previous post featured a crazy good citrusy beach pie, so either of those would be a good choice anytime you’re in the mood for an easy homemade pie. But when I was trying to decide on a pie recipe to make this year, I happened to hear the catchy 1979 hit “Escape (the Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes Continue reading “A Pi Day Escape with Piña Colada Pie”
Category: Pies
Chocolate Pudding Pie with Crunchy Toffee Crust
My family will tell you that I’ll find any excuse to bake. They may also tell you that I’m a little bit nerdy. My nerdiness shows up in a variety of ways. Remember π in geometry in high school; you know, Pi, 3.14, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Continue reading “Chocolate Pudding Pie with Crunchy Toffee Crust”
Easy Beach Pie
I love discovering regional and/or vintage recipes so when I recently read about a pie that was once served at many restaurants along North Carolina’s Atlantic coast, I started researching its history. If you’re dreaming of hot sun, blue water, white sandy beaches, and palm trees, this recipe for easy beach pie is just what you need—without packing a suitcase or waiting in a line at the airport. Continue reading “Easy Beach Pie”