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Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get baking because August 1 is Homemade Pie Day! This delicious holiday celebrates the art of making pies from scratch, whether it's a classic apple pie or a unique creation. Pies have been enjoyed for centuries, with ancient Greeks and Romans being credited as some of the first pie makers. Today, pies are a staple in many cultures and can be made in various flavors, shapes, and sizes. So grab your apron and let's celebrate this tasty day by indulging in some homemade goodness!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1300s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Pie Making</div><div class='timeline-text'>The earliest known pies are made in Europe, although they bear little resemblance to modern sweet pies, often being meat-filled and not typically sweetened.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1600s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pies In The New World</div><div class='timeline-text'>English settlers bring pie-making techniques to America, where pies become a popular and practical way to store and consume food.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pies Become Sweeter</div><div class='timeline-text'>As sugar becomes a common ingredient, pies start to shift from primarily savory to sweet, with fruit pies becoming especially popular.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Frozen Pie Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first frozen pies are marketed, allowing people to enjoy pies at home without the labor of making them from scratch.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Homemade Pie Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The creation of National Homemade Pie Day is first recognized, encouraging people to re-discover the joy of making pies at home.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake your own pie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to bake your own homemade pie from scratch. Choose your favorite recipe or try something new, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something delicious with your own hands.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a pie-making competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends or family members and have a friendly competition to see who can make the best homemade pie. This will not only be a fun way to celebrate, but also a chance to showcase your baking skills.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If baking is not your forte, support a small business and visit a local bakery to buy a homemade pie. You may discover a new favorite flavor or find inspiration for your own future pie creations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a pie-tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family over for a pie-tasting party. Ask everyone to bring their own homemade pie or buy some and have a blind taste test to see who can guess the flavors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a pie-inspired menu</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Incorporate pie into your meals throughout the day by creating a menu with dishes that feature ingredients commonly used in pies. For example, breakfast could be apple cinnamon oatmeal, lunch could be chicken pot pie, and dinner could be shepherd's pie.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Homemade pies are made with love</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you make a pie from scratch, you're putting your time, effort, and love into creating something delicious for yourself and others to enjoy. There's something special about homemade pies that store-bought ones just can't match.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Endless flavor combinations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There are countless ingredients you can use to create unique and tasty pies - from fresh fruits to savory meats and vegetables. Making your own pie gives you the opportunity to get creative and come up with flavor combinations that suit your taste buds perfectly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun activity to do with friends or family</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gathering in the kitchen with loved ones to bake a pie is a great way to spend quality time together. You can share stories, laughter, and delicious treats while bonding over the process of making a homemade pie.</p></div></div>
Homemade Pie Day is celebrated on August 1 every year. In 2024 Homemade Pie Day will occur on a Thursday.
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