Today is Sunday January 22, 2011
National Pie Day
Though pies were first created by ancient Egyptians, it was the Romans who made them famous. Roman pies were often made in "reed crusts" which were used to hold the pie filling. These crusts were not eaten though as pie crusts are today.
During the 14th century, the first pie recipe was published by the Romans. This recipe was for a rye-crusted goat cheese and honey pie. Meat pies were also very popular around this time in England, as well as cherry pies and tarts. Pie recipes arrived in America with the first English settlers, who referred to pie crusts as "coffins."
Since then, pies have evolved into the most traditional American dessert. According to a 2004 survey, apple pie is the most popular type of pie followed by pumpkin and sweet potato.
Each year, the American Pie Council sponsors a National Pie Championship where the best pie makers in the United States and Canada compete for the Best Pie in America Award.
To celebrate the rich culinary history of pies, bake your favorite type of pie for you and your family to enjoy!
Today is also National Handwriting Day
This week is Sundance Film Festival
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On this day in History:
| 1789 - Georgetown College was established as the first Catholic college in the U.S. The school is in Washington, DC. 1849 - English-born Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in America to receive a medical degree. It was from the Medical Institution of Geneva, NY. 1973 - U.S. President Nixon announced that an accord had been reached to end the Vietnam War. 1983 - "The A-Team" debuted on TV. 1985 - O.J. Simpson became the first Heisman Trophy winner to be elected to pro football’s Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. 1986 - The first annual induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was held in New York City. |
Quote of the Day:
"As I grow to understand life less and less, I learn to live it more and more."
--Jules Renard
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