The History of Pie

The History of Pie

Though many people think of pie during Thanksgiving time, it existed long before Thanksgiving did.  In fact, pie styled foods date back to 500 years before the wheel was invented.  The ancient Greeks were thought to create the first pastry shell and the Romans filled them with meat. As it developed, mincemeat pies became a staple food item, especially in England. 

The crusts were called coffins and a top crust was originally used to keep the filling fresh for longer periods of time.  Fruit pies evolved as well, though many people ate them as breakfast.  The pilgrims brought over traditional, English styled meat pies to America.  During the 1700s, sweet pies became a new craze, with a variety of different fruit and fillings.  Apples became more popular as a filling, and early Americans thought apples as a symbol of prosperity.  Thus, it became an American favorite.  This history of pie is what morphed into the dessert world we know now.  Both meat and sweet pies are still commonly seen throughout the world.  

Certified Food Scientist

Certified Food Scientist

Sugarhouse is proud to announce that our member, Tom Jackson is now a Certified Food Scientists.  After some dedication and hard work, he received this top honor from the Institute of Food Technologies.   They are an organization that advocates food science and education.  Providing numerous resources, they are a highly accredited organization in the food industry.

 With only 769 registered Certified Food Scientists, this accomplishment is rare and takes a large amount of time, dedication, and learning.  With this certification, Jackson is up to date with the latest developments in food technologies and the science that accompanies it.  Food Scientists are dedicated to providing quality and safe products to consumers.  Jackson’s skills and achievements are a great addition to the standards of Sugarhouse Pies.

Pieing

The Ancient Art of Pieing

“Pieing” is the art of throwing pie at someone’s face.  Commonly used in old movies and films, it’s still a common practice for comic relief, especially among clowns.  Here are some of our favorite pieing pictures.

Pie Flavors

SugarHouse Pies offers a large variety of flavors.  With so many options, you can be assured that everyone is happy and satisfied with the dessert selection.  Here are a few of our favorites:

Chocolate Cream: Rich chocolate filling in a tender, flaky pastry crust crowned with whipped topping and garnished with hand shaved chocolate curls.

Lemon Meringue: A creamy lemon filling in a flaky crust, topped with perfectly whipped and smooth meringue.

Caramel Apple Pie: A different take on a classic.  A warm apple pie encased in a tender, flaky crust with a crumb topping and decadent caramel drizzle.

Dazzleberry: Our own blend of berries that result in a unique and distinct taste.  It’s finished with our VIP “hand woven lattice” pastry. 

Our pies are all made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients.  For a full list of flavors or for more information, visit our website at www.sugarhousepies.com.