Hi, hi, it's American Pie

January 23, 2007 10:59 AM

Try the pie. Forget that other American ritual today, it's time to enjoy the ultimate patriotic treat. No, not this one, nor this one, but National Pie Day. So join me for a big slice. Hit the road to try one of America's best, or make one of your own. (Earlier.)
posted by twsf (14 comments total)

"That's some damn fine coffee you got here in Twin Peaks... and damn good cherry pie."
posted by caddis at 11:11 AM on January 23, 2007

The Epicurious list mentions Moody's Diner in Waldoboro, Maine as one of their top picks for pie.

Not to speak ill of a Maine instutition, but the cognoscenti of Maine know that real deal is to be found not at Moody's, which is a bit of a tourist trap, rather at Helen's in Machias.

Ayuh.
posted by briank at 11:19 AM on January 23, 2007

Speaking of which, caddis and anyone else, did you know Season 2 of Twin Peaks is finally coming out on DVD in April?

Too bad Season 1 is now OOP and running nearly $100 on ebay... *sigh*
posted by InnocentBystander at 11:24 AM on January 23, 2007

Best pie-man in Baltimore. His strawberry-rhubarb is transcendental.
posted by Faint of Butt at 11:34 AM on January 23, 2007

Pie Chart.
posted by ikkyu2 at 11:40 AM on January 23, 2007 [1 favorite]

They really should have scheduled this for March 14th.
posted by mr_roboto at 11:54 AM on January 23, 2007

Good thought, mr_roboto, but outside of the US it would have to be July 22nd.
posted by Faint of Butt at 12:01 PM on January 23, 2007

Mmmm, pie. As American as... this guy.
posted by Urban Hermit at 12:28 PM on January 23, 2007

This is the greatest day in the history of days or history.

I will do my part later this evening and tuck into a certain lemon meringue I've been stalking recently.
posted by Pastabagel at 12:29 PM on January 23, 2007

Faint of Butt writes "Best pie-man in Baltimore. His strawberry-rhubarb is transcendental."

I was just there on Friday. I went for the Chocolate Chess, but the Rhubarb was a big seller in my group.
posted by OmieWise at 12:30 PM on January 23, 2007

Mmm, pie!
posted by Araucaria at 12:41 PM on January 23, 2007

If they moved National Pie Day back to coincide with Blue Monday, I would call that social progress.
posted by ardgedee at 12:59 PM on January 23, 2007

This post makes me miss Fafblog.
posted by murphy slaw at 1:34 PM on January 23, 2007

I've been blowing tobacco pies for years. One bite and you go "POOF" in a big cloud and an old display typeface.
posted by hal9k at 3:04 PM on January 23, 2007