According to a new study (now this is really serious, can't you tell?) conducted by Sheraton Hotels of all folks (they have a pie promotion running), pie is on the brains of Americans. Apple pie, especially.
The Four Points Pie Portrait is a new annual examination of how Americans eat their pie. It's filled with fascinating little tidbits of trivia. For example, according to the research, 47% said that when they thought of pie the word comforting came to mind and 39% said the smell of pie conjures up happy memories.
In terms of flavors, 17% favored apple pie, 11% picked pecan pie, and chocolate and pumpkin pie tied for third with 10% each.
One in 5 even admitted to eating an entire pie by themselves, no flavor specified.
(insert clearing of throat)....i feel this commentary on apple pies should be followed with a description of what kind of applie pie YOU will be making for this 4th of July! in other words, do you have a favorite recipe that i can attempt?
Oh, pie. I love it. I LOVE IT. I even named my blog after it! And I've definitely eaten a whole one. I'm a cherry pie girl myself...but apple does seem fit for the fourth. I'll get back to you with a recipe after some experimentation...