One of my favorite things about being a writer is learning about the subject I happen to be covering. Mrs. Rowe’s Little Book of Southern Pies was such a fun project. It wasn’t just learning about how to make pie, it also was learning about the culture of pie. One of the organizations I’ve come to know is the American Pie Council (http://www.piecouncil.org/). Who would have thought there was a council just for pie? Well, according to the American Pie Council, January 23 is National Pie Day.
So, in honor of National Pie Day, I’m giving away a signed copy of my little pie book, along with two pie toppers. If you’ve never heard of a pie topper, count yourself in good company. Neither did I. Yesterday, I visited the Cheese Shop in Stuarts Draft, Va., owned by Mennonites, who are some of the best pie bakers in my world, and I spotted the “pie toppers.”
They are made for pies with a top crust and act as a pie-crust shape-cutter, like a big cookie cutter. I’ve not used them, but it seems like it’s a handy way of making pretty crust with lovely shapes cut into it. I love the idea of this Christmas tree shaped cutter. Imagine a berry pie on the Holiday table with the deep red color poking out of the crust in tree shapes. And check out the topper with the squares—lattice without the painstaking work? Maybe. I hope that the winner will report back on how well they work.
Here’s how to win: simply leave a comment on my blog. It can be about pie, my book, Mrs.Rowe’s, or just a how-do. But it has to be on my blog. The winner will be randomly generated. Good luck and please let all your friends know about it. If one of your friends wins, maybe they will share their pie with you. The winner will be announced on Monday.
How DO! I love those topper cutters — and I can always find a willing recipient of your delightful book. Now, to decide on a pie for this weekend . . .
Pick me! I do love pie and am positive that I can only achieve a decent pie crust with the help of some sort of tool. I’d love a copy of your book as well.
Hmmmm, well I went to high school with Mollie and crazy about her book and all the information about pie making:-) Hopefully with any luck i can pull off a real homemade pie soon….the toppers are very festive and I would try a pie just to use those…Hope I get picked….
I’m originally from the Valley and wish I could make pies like all good Southern women are supposed to. Perhaps with the help of the ultimate pie book, I could practice my way to a fine pie to be proud of!
I don’t have your book – but I keep following the blog b/c I’d rather have pie than cake/cookies or brownies!
In honor of the national pie holiday, I intend to make Lemon Meringue Pie from “Pie Every Day.”
If I win (fingers crossed) I can bake my way through your book! Now that’s a win-win idea 🙂
Thanks for the give-away opportunity!
Mollie-
What a great piece of kitchen ‘equipment’! I, too, like the topper with the Xmas tree cutouts.
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Oh pie toppers are not only fun (especially with kids) but they make any pie look great! What a fabulous giveaway, Mollie! Would absolutely love to spend more time with pie — eating it, of course!
Ooh, I need to add this book to my list. I love making pies. I’m a fan of the hand pie myself – good crust ratio.
I’m excited for a chance to win your book! I’m thinking I’d like to try a bunch of the recipes gluten-free. I love these kinds of projects. 🙂
What a wonderful cause to celebrate! I love mixed berry pies!
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I have seen the checkered topper, but not the one with the little Christmas trees. How cute
Hi, Mollie. So glad to have found you on Twitter. Pies are my absolute favorites—I always choose pie over cake for dessert. Thanks for the fun giveaway. Grenae
I gave the pie book to my cousin for Christmas and she love, love, loves it! 🙂
Cheryl, even if you don’t win the book, it’s so worth buying! Mollie did a great job with it.
I can’t decide what kind of pie to make in honor of this most important holiday. It needs to a comforting sort of pie….and a pie, not a high-falutin’ tart.
Oh! I want to win because this so reminds me of pie-making with my Dad. He’s so excellent at lattice work. 😉
I loves me some pie.
Those topper cutters look cute. I’m glad I found this site, would LOVE to win the book.
I would LOVE a copy of your book. Thanks for the great info on pie! 🙂
Pie is the ultimate “throwback” comfort food for me. I grew up with my great-grandmother, and she taught me to make pies when I was very young. I have so many happy memories of those times, and even today, she’s always there with me in a way when I make a pie. My most recent was a bittersweet chocolate bourbon pecan, with a sweet crust. I almost didn’t want to share!! Keep up the great work Mollie!
Thanks so much. Glad to know there’s another pie fan out there!
Sorry Kirstin, the prize went to someone else, but please keep checking back for more giveaways.
They are cute! Sorry that someone else won. Keep checking back here–there will be more giveaways!
That sounds like a great pie! Maybe you can email that recipe. YUM. Sorry–but you didn’t win this time. Keep checking back for more opportunities.Thanks!
Sorry Cliff, you didn’t win this time. But thanks for trying!
Sorry Cate, you didn’t win this time. But what a great memory to have about your Dad. Keep checking back here for more giveaways.
I always choose pie, too! I’m so sorry that you didn’t win. Please keep in touch; I’ll be having more giveaways.
Thanks, Beth!
Hi Janet. Guess what–YOU WON! Yay! My daughter picked your name out of the hat. Please email me with your snail mail address. molliebryan@comcast.net
Congratulations!
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