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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>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Apple pie might be American, but it isn't American</h3><p class='facts-content'>While "as American as apple pie" is a common saying, apple pies were actually made in England long before the discovery of America. The first recorded recipe dates back to 1381.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pie was once a common breakfast food</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the 19th century, fruit pies were a common breakfast dish, considered a good, hearty start to the day. Imagine tucking into a slice of your favorite pie first thing in the morning!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pecan pie has a day of its own, too!</h3><p class='facts-content'>One staple of the Southern USA cuisine, Pecan Pie, is so popular that it earned its own celebratory day - July 12th is National Pecan Pie Day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pie-throwing started as a form of political protest</h3><p class='facts-content'>The act of pie-throwing began in the 1970s, not as comedic gag, but as a means of political protest. The pie in the face was a statement, allowing relatively unknown activists to take their leaders down a peg.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World Record for the largest pie ever baked is held by an apple pie</h3><p class='facts-content'>The biggest pie ever baked happened in 1997 and was a whopping 40,000 pounds. This apple pie was made by chefs at the Cedars Bakery in New Jersey and had a diameter of 12 feet.</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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