Pies have featured in one form or another in several cultures around the world, from the ancient Greeks to the Romans to the British and eventually, the Americans.
HISTORY OF HOMEMADE PIE DAY
In Great Britain, pies were often referred to as ‘coffyns.’
They were mainly used as a covering to preserve meat, especially on long sea
voyages as fresh meat could not be obtained. During medieval times, these pies
became more elaborate as cooks tried to outdo each other in presentation. At
grand banquets, pies were often the centerpiece of the food table as the pie
cases were removed to reveal the delicious fillings underneath. Sometimes, live
actors or musicians were hidden inside pies to burst out as a surprise.
Until the 15th century, pies usually only contained meat or
fish, but they soon included fruits and custard. It is reported that the very
first cherry pie was baked for Queen Elizabeth I during the 16th century. As
English settlers arrived in America, pies came along with them. Early versions
often had thick, heavy crusts of rough flour and suet. Pies soon became a
trademark American dish and today are heavily associated with traditional
American life. When soldiers were asked why they were going off to war during
World War II, they replied, “For mom and apple pie.”
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NOW...ON TO THE DECADENT RECIPES
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