Straight From The Pie Hole

Well, it has officially come and gone. No, no, I'm not talking about the Rapture. I meant the Summer Pie Challenge voting. Though - I'm pretty sure God would be cool with the suggestions you all gave. I just get this feeling he loves pie. Maybe not the apple though. That whole Eve thing...

Anyway, yes, the votes are in and the pies have been chosen. I need to thank everyone who voted for this summer's Challenge. Sadly, I couldn't take every suggestion: Sorry to Debbie for not choosing her Snicker's Pie idea (I've done it before, and it was darn good!) and to Craig for not going with the Mrs. Lovette Meat Pie idea (I said legal, Craig. Legal!).

As for the other suggestions, many will be utilized. I've made some minor adjustments here and there. Turned 'chocolate cream' to 'chocolate fudge,' added fruit where needed (and where not needed).

I feel bad altering the suggestions, but summertime offers us such a fantastic variety of fresh flavors that I couldn't not add blueberries in there somewhere. Oh, and no one suggested anything with apples! I mean, is this still America? Did I move?

Sorry, I digress... Would you like to see your winners? Yeah? Ok, read on to see which 16 pies were chosen and the names of the voters who suggested them.

1. PBJ Pie - Me, myself, and I
2. Rhubarb Crisp Pie - Erin Persaud
3. Chocolate Almond Coconut Cream Pie - Momma McP
4. Cherry Chocolate Stout - Daddio
5. Kiwi Pie with a strawberry whipped cream topping - Tina Ringwold
6. Whoopie Pie Mini-Pies - Jane "Gigi" Mertz
7. Blackberry Margarita Pie - StaceFace Kruml
8. Habanero, Peach, Mango Pie with a pineapple streusel topping - Craig Martin
9. Blueberry Chocolate Fudge Pie with a peanut butter drizzle - Nate Butler
10. Raspberry Espresso Mousse Pie - Another one from StaceFace
11. Plum & Peach Custard - Sue Sumner
12. Banana Split Pie - Sumo and my old office, Dr. Schneider's Dentist office
13. Fried Pickle Pie - Lisa Golfieri
14. Rum Raisin Peach Pie - Dave Hahn
15. Bavarian Cream Pear Pie with Mocha drizzle - Darla (sorry, Darla, I forget your last name)
16. Bailey’s Apple Custard - Once again, My Pops (man he's got some good ideas)

Well, if it sounds good, or even interesting, stay tuned to see what happens. From now through September one of these pies will be made each week. This means that I will have a lot of pie to eat. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in trying one of the aforementioned delicacies, you know how to reach me.

Until then, stop eating. 'Cause there's only room for pie.