i like pie

Real pie.  The kind with a pastry crust and some sort of filling smooshed between.  An open faced pie would be acceptable as well.  I think it's all about the crust though.

Just because something is baked in a pie tin, doesn't necessarily mean it's a pie.  Take for instance the "pie" baked for today's Pie Hole Wednesday (I know, I am showing you a pie on Wednesday, what a novelty!).  It's Miss Milton's Lovely Fudge Pie.  I have no idea who Miss Milton is.  Is it lovely?  Perhaps (though I am convinced that well-placed raspberry coulis can dress up anything).  Is it fudge-y?  Definitely.  But a pie?  I don't know.

It definitely falls into the chocolate chip pie category.  A pseudo-pie, if you will.  I was lazy and didn't allot for time to make a crust tonight and decided to make this pie...because it is Pie Hole Wednesday (so there must be pie). 

Mostly, I wanted to try my hand at making the coulis.  Straining raspberries, it's cathartic.  In any case, I loved the coulis.  Special K liked the pie; but, I was not blown away by it.  I think you could have gotten the same end result (maybe even a better one) by mixing up a box of fudge brownie mix and tossing it in a pie pan (seriously).  I think the fudgeiness would be dependent on the brand you used (I am partial to the Dough Boy's traditional fudge formula, but, there you are).  So yes, good; but, not great.  Definitely not worth the Scharffenberger I used to concoct it. To be fair, my standard is high.

The raspberry coulis (red and yummy) did remind me to share a package I recently received though. 

One of my favorite knitting foodies, Rangsiwan, sent me a great book and a fantastic sock.  An absolutely perfect Uptown Boot Sock from IK's Favorite Socks.  I love it.  And the fit?  Perfection itself.

My desire to cast on for the mate of this sock is driving me to bring my Pomatomus closer to FO status.  This sock was just what I needed for motivation.  And cheeriness.  Sure, I have an ear infection (yay!); but, with a rockin' Rangsiwan-knit red sock, and raspberry coulis (and pie) how can I be sad?

Comments

[Opal]

Gorgeous sock! That red is so vibrant. So sorry to hear about the ear infection. :(

[Nora]

Beautiful sock but oh, that pie!!

[whitney]

I'm loving these "pseudo-pies" you're posting. Maybe that's because I don't actually like pie-pie. This one looks positively delicious, as did the chocolate-chip one.

That is a gorgeous sock! Such a brilliant red, wow.

I hope your ear infection clears up quickly!

[stacey]

the socks match the coulis!!! I love that pattern - it's a really fun knit! interesting "pie" - like a free form one in a way....yay for pie hole Wednesday!

[leslie]

i have coffe....wish i had pie....THAT pie!
feel better soon!!!

[Mandy]

Ah, you have just the loveliest post here. Love the pictures, wish I could have been there to sample this pie and coulis. And the sock! Lovely all around.

[brooke]

Perfect pie, perfect sock! Hope your ear feels better soon.

[Jen]

Oh I'm sorry to hear about your ear infection, but you do sound pretty happy. I hope antibiotics have come to your rescue. I'm wondering if I'm headed that way myself--I've been sick for two weeks and feeling worse the past few days. argh.

[Elli]

I was the lucky recipient of some socks from yaiann last year and I can second the PERFECTION. That woman is a machine.

Feel better!

[Heidi]

Pretty pretty pictures as usual!

Once I gave my old boyfriend custom business cards that said his name on one line and on the second in quotes "I like pie." It was kinda cute, and kinda timeless, because who ever changes their mind about pie?

I hear warmed mullein oil is good for ear infections. And lots of garlic!

[Erin]

My idea of lazy is heating a frozen pizza, not straining raspberries. It looks beautiful.

[Kara]

I think this is my most favorite pie yet! But I am a chocolate fiend.

[Stacey]

Beautiful presentation with the coulis.

I, too, am loving the pseudo-pies (as I don't like real ones!) This one looks good...perhaps I'll try for tomorrow's dinner party?

Get better! Ear infections are no fun!

[Stella]

That's it -- I'll be color coordinating my socks with my desserts from here on out. :)

Hope you feel better soon!

[Liz K.]

Dude, anyone who makes raspberry coulis on a Wednesday night gets a pass on the crustless pie. And brownies in a pie plate sounds pretty good to me!

[Lolly]

Beautiful and delicious photos, Nova dear~

[lynette]

that looks like pie to me and definitely delicious-looking. your sock is equally scrumptious. thanks for sharing. i have to go research that book.

[Rachel]

I'm sorry that your pie did not delight the way it should have, but I must admit it has me thinking very seriously of doing just as you suggest and throwing some brownie mix into a pie pan. Mmmmm....

[Heather]

That Uptown boot sock is killer, so simple and stylish!

[tiennie]

That is a rockin' sock! Enjoy knitting the mate. And yum, your pie looks delicious even if it wasn't how you want it.

[yaiAnn]

YUM! I'm glad you like everything! It was so fun making it for you!

[Charles]

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Charles

[Mintyfresh]

i cannot love those pictures more. YUM.

[Vicki]

Somehow I knew, right from the start, that this post was going to lead to The Black Beast!! YUM.

I made a couple of Chocolate Chip Pies recently, too. (Liked 'em a lot, I did).

[margaux]

wow. i want to eat that like right now. it's 9am, is that wrong ;-)