Act 2, Scene 2, 33 - 36

So, there's now only a few weeks left of the 2010 Summer Pie Challenge. Which means, there's also only a few pies left. Of the 13 pies I've made thus far, I think this past week's pie might be my new favorite.

I know I say that a lot, but I really mean it this time. Here, let me describe it to you.

Close your eyes...Wait, don't! Then you can't read what I'm writing, and you'll have no idea what to imagine as I describe this most fantastic pie in great detail. So, if you didn't listen to me the first time, open your eyes and read on...

Let your mind wander to a place filled with homemade cinnamon-y graham cracker crusts, baked at a high temperature for a short period of time, holding the slightly browned crumbs perfectly into place at the bottom of the red pan. Someone is standing at the stove, whisking together eggs and milk, sugar and butter until thick, creamy, and warm. What's that ingredient being adding? The aroma, light and sweet, not overpowering in the least. ...Vanilla. Oh... And the whipped topping, lightly freckled with fragrant nutmeg.

Vanilla Cream Pie, oh Vanilla Cream Pie. Wherefore art thou Vanilla Cream Pie?
Deny thy calories and refuse thy high fat content.
Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn delicious
And I'll no longer care to fit in a size 4.

...yeah... It was THAT good.

Redemption

So, while last week's pie tasted fantastic, I've realized I need some practice when it comes to making a meringue.

This week, however, the Pie Maker has prevailed (whew...I was feeling pretty down and out)!



So, it's August, and peach season is in full swing. Hallelujah - cause they're my favorite! I got my peaches on Friday at the grocery store-

WHAT?!?! The grocery store! For fresh fruit!...

I know, I know; I'm not happy about it either, but I was low on time and had to go to the grocery store anyway. I hate grocery store fruit, it's so much better from the Farmer's Market. At the grocery store, when picking a ripe peach, you need to pick up around 40 of them to smell before finding 5 that work. At the Market though, you can smell them from 10ft away.

Well, luckily, they worked. Peaches and Cream pie was, how can I put it, de...licious!

It tasted like peach ice cream, stuffed into a pie shell. It makes me feel all fuzzy inside. And happy, too!

But I think the best part was enjoying it on the deck: with globe lights brightening up the dark, midnight sky, the cool breeze of a warm, August night, and the company of good friends.

I'd give this pie an A+.

The True Challenge

So far, this pie challenge has been relatively easy. The most difficult part has been finding the time to make a pie each week; What with my full time job, designing a patio, try to keep up with my garden, and working out (did I mention I've lost 5 lbs?).

But this week was different. Time wasn't the issue. White puffs of sugary clouds were the problem. This week I made...dun dun dunnnnnnn......

The Sultan of Swat. The Titan of Terror. The Colossus of Clout!

...The Lemon Meringue...

Did I pass or did I fail?



You be the judge.

(Hey, at least it tasted good...)