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  1. Pi Day! Those were so much fun. The math department even had Pi Day tee shirts that they wore to school. Although I am retired, my friend is still teaching. For Pi Day I made several small hand pies [various shapes and sizes] for her to take to school today for the teacher’s workroom. Well, you know what they say about the best-laid plans. I cut out apple-shaped discs from a pie crust and filled them with apples I had precooked. I thought it would be cute to score the top with the pi symbol. Yeah, right. When I took out the first batch, I was horrified to discover a smiley face looking back at me. When it cooked up, it separated into a smiley face. Needless to say, I didn’t score the others the same way.

    I certainly enjoyed watching that video. He was really good. I even went so far as to check Amazon for a pie dolly. They actually had one. I was amazed. The next time I am at an antique fair or flea market, I will have to look and see if they have them. Now that I know what to look for.

    I have done meat pies on a small scale but not like that. I may have to try it. Thanks for sharing this amazing pastry venture from the past.

  2. Wonderful video! I’ve tried those before but it showed me a couple of tricks to make my next attempt better. My base was too thick because I did not know how to judge it, and it got a bit mis-shapen in baking because I did not chill the pastry before baking. Very very useful.

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