Each month, Sarah and Soma take on a curious food topic and break down the history, science, and stories behind it. On November 19, Masters of Social Gastronomy tackles the twin pillars of the American pie kingdom: the gentle apple pie and its heavily-spiced cousin, pumpkin pie. (RSVP on Eventbrite)
Think making an apple pie is simple? Not so fast! A trip to the grocery store yields a thousand and one varieties of apples, all bearing...
A few weeks ago, Soma introduced me to the most amazing food in the world: mock apple pie. I was skeptical, for sure, but I promise it's really, really good, and you should make one.
First though, what exactly is a "mock apple pie?" It's a weird and wonderful concoction of Ritz Crackers that manages to taste appley without any apples at all! Amazing!
And why would you bother making it?
* Maybe you're craving the...
We're teaming up with with Lauren Cucinotta from the awesome Pie in the Park project to host a workshop that will conquer all your crust making fears.
On Monday, June 21st at 7:30pm, let four pro crust makers show you how to get that perfect crust, with plenty of pie tasting along the way. All levels of pie bakers welcomed with open, flour-y arms!
No advance registration necessary - just come on over to The Gowanus Studio Space, located...
