A historical tour of midwestern pies that recalls when recipes were shared through faded note cards and junior league cookbooks.
New England may say it's the Great American Pie Belt, but pie has a rich and varied history in the American Midwest too. Stop by any church or community event in the heartland today and you're likely to see as many types of pie on the dessert table as there are people who made them. Midwest Pie highlights the treats, both sweet and savory, that have come to define this region. Here, you'll learn about bean pie's origins in the Nation of Islam, the popularity of desperation pies during the Depression, how Michigan miners ate lunch pasties in the mines, and much more. Full of accessible instructions and helpful sidebars, you'll learn the stories behind a variety of pies, including: Hoosier Pie, Schnitz Pie, Sawdust Pie, Ohio Buckeye Pie, and Runza
Midwest Pie is the perfect collection for any home chef looking to learn more about the diversity and deliciousness of one of the region's most enduring culinary contributions.
About the author
Meredith Pangrace is creative director of Belt Publishing, an excellent vegan cook, and the accordion player for Maura Rogers and the Bellows. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio, where she learned how to pierogis and kolaches from her Slovakian grandmother.
Pages: 142
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Date: 23rd May 2023
ISBN: 9781953368522
Format: Paperback