As far back as 1300B.C., pies were made with meat and fish fillings by Egyptians and Greeks. Fruit pies with apples and pears were probably first cooked in the 1500s in England. When the pilgrims came to America (1600s), there were no apples, so they made berry pies. On the frontier, women put pecans, rhubarb, peaches, and huckleberries in their pie crust. Down south, nutritious sweet potatoes, that were brought over from Africa on slave ships, made their way into pies. And by the 20th Century, pie was the symbol of American plenty and national pride.
At the end of the article, there was an illustration that explained what your favorite pie says about you. So, here we go...what kind of pie are you?
Apple...independent, realistic, and compassionate
Pumpkin...funny and independent
Pecan...thoughtful and analytical
Chocolate...loving
Does you favorite pie's qualities fit you? Chocolate is my favorite...I hope mine does.:-)
So I am all of the above because I love every single kind of pie in your list. I could eat pie every day of my life. That is so funny and I didn't know the history of pies.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Who knew that a pie could say so much? my favorite is apple and yes, I'd have to say that it probably is accurate. Hmm. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on that beautiful new grandbaby!
Blessings, Debbie
Egg custard pie and an old family recipe "Dried Peach (or apricot) Custard Pie" are two of my favorites. The dried peach has a meringue also. I love anything with meringue! Banana Pudding and Lemon Meringue are wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say that if you mixed together the various pies to describe our personalities, the pies probably would be some strange combinations!Now, after reading that, I'm hungry. :)
ReplyDeleteIf I had to pick one...I go with the all-American-favorite...apple pie. I like to think that I am independent, realistic and compassionate. But the other pies are all delicious as well...and I hope I show some of their characteristics also.
ReplyDeleteoooo...pie! I saw that article and looked at the pictures of pie, but I didn't read the history. Thanks for providing the condensed version for me!
ReplyDeleteMy family declares me the Queen of Apple Pie, and I guess independent, realistic, and compassionate fit me...although sometimes in my pursuit of getting the job done, I lose some of my compassion. Workin' on it.
IDK if mine does or not but that chocolate pie looks YUMMY where can I get some?
ReplyDeleteWell, I have to be honest...I really don't like pie. Weird, I know. BUT I do love chocolate!! and my mama used to make the simplest chocolate pie with graham cracker crust, instant chocolate pudding and cool whip that I can say I love!! (Haven't had that in awhile...hmmmmm) So, I'll have to go with CHOCOLATE:)
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm not sure, but I do know I would choose the chocolate pie first to eat! Followed by apple, then pecan, then pumpkin. I wonder what this means?
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