“America has developed a pie tradition unequivocally and unapologetically at the sweet end of the scale, and at no time is this better demonstrated than at Thanksgiving in November. It seems that the country goes pie-mad at this time, and the traditional pies reflect that this is harvest season.” AmericaFoodPieHarvestThanksgivingBakingFood WritingFood AnthropologyFood HistoryFruit Pie Book:Pie: A Global History Source: Pie: A Global History
“It is hardly surprising that to this day New England is considered to be the pie capital of America, whose inhabitants traditionally eat (sweet) pie for breakfast. Apple pies in particular became deeply embedded in the history of America - associated with the old country, the new country and the pioneering spirit, and indelibly identified with the sense of nationhood and patriotic sentiment.” AmericaFoodPieBakingFood WritingFood AnthropologyFood HistoryApple PieFruit Pie Book:Pie: A Global History Source: Pie: A Global History
“There is no mention of savoury pies anywhere in any discussion of Thanksgiving. The American preoccupation with sweet dessert pies is absolute.” AmericaFoodPieBakingDessertFood WritingFood AnthropologyFood HistoryFruit PieSweet Pie Book:Pie: A Global History Source: Pie: A Global History
“In America, the unqualified word 'pie' unequivocally means a sweet dessert item, whereas in Australia it just as certainly means a meat pie.” AmericaFoodAustraliaPieBakingFood WritingFood AnthropologyFood HistoryFruit Pie Book:Pie: A Global History Source: Pie: A Global History