I was asked to bring a "nice traditional pie" to a family dinner. A few months ago I brought key lime, and people didn't think it was "traditional" enough. What gives? I mean, seriously?
So what's a traditional pie? Should I even bother conforming, or just bring whatever I want?
chocolatenutbar answered Wednesday October 8 2003, 9:28 pm: In general, I would say "traditional pies" are pies made with fruits. Your typical apple, cherry, pumpkin, peach... that kind of thing.
Bring whatever the hell you want! They should be glad you even brought it. If they don't want it because it's not "traditional" enough, eat the whole damn thing yourself!!! Or ship me some of the leftovers. Key lime is good. [ chocolatenutbar's advice column | Ask chocolatenutbar A Question ]
Gealach answered Wednesday October 8 2003, 1:58 pm: i say bring what you want! bring a chicken pot pie next time...BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! but seriously, bring what u like...jeeze it's a pie! pies are good, they taste schnazzy...but they should't cause this big ol' thingy. [ Gealach's advice column | Ask Gealach A Question ]
Turc answered Tuesday October 7 2003, 5:14 pm: Traditional probably lies along the lines of apple, pumpkin, chocolate, etc etc. I for one love apple pie and chocolate pie *drools* Take lemon merangue this time and see what happens. I don't see why citrus pies would cause such a rift in the family. [ Turc's advice column | Ask Turc A Question ]
dolphinlover answered Tuesday October 7 2003, 3:39 pm: You should really make something that you enjoy and that you feel represents your cooking skills the most. However, if you want to blend in, the pies I picture as traditional are apple pie, pecan pie, and all the "berry" pies: blueberry, stawberry, cherry, and raspberry. They'll even look traditional if you do the grid-style covering with pie crust on top. [ dolphinlover's advice column | Ask dolphinlover A Question ]
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