I-just-saw-Waitress-pie

Jesus, this is good pie
Originally uploaded by Big Sister.

A couple of weekends ago I watched the movie Waitress. It's a sweet fairytale about an unwanted pregnancy, Nathan Fillion, and pie. Well, not exactly, but the story of the movie (and the story behind the movie) is not what I want to talk about. What I want to talk about is pie.

Love of pie is a recent development in my gustatory life. That's not entirely true, my brother, mom, and eventually my step-dad and I were regular diners at the Baker's Square at Howe and Fair Oaks. However, back in the day, my sights were almost entirely set on Snicker's Pie. My new love of pie can be traced to the opening of Mission Pie, augmented by last summer's peach season. Yet, I never once made a pie. Even after my friend Melissa gave me a copy of the pie recipe/story book that she wrote, Big Pie Country, I never busted out the rolling pin.

Then, I saw Waitress. There was something about watching her make those pies that made me realize how exciting and creative baking can be. So the very next morning I opened up Melissa's book and found a recipe for Chocolate Banana Creme Pie. It goes something like this:

1 package of instant chocolate pudding
1-1/4 c milk
1/4 c Brandy
1/2 c chocolate chips
bananas

Cut up bananas and line the pie crust with them. Ignoring the pudding instructions, make instant pudding with milk and brandy. Melt chocolate chips and then mix in with pudding. Pour delicious drunken pudding mixture over the bananas. Chill. Eat. Be happy.

Comments

[Nell]

I love that movie. So cute and sweet!

[Stef]

What is this "Mission Pie" of which you speak? Is it particular to SF? If I am going to SF this weekend to ice skate at the zoo, should I also make a pie stop?

[Marce]

With those ingredients, how could you NOT be happy. Yum.

[Rachele]

Mmm...pie! That recipe sounds great. Pie + brandy = what's not to like?

Growing up, I rarely had a birthday cake. I always requested pie. My mom knew that if she didn't freeze some fresh pumpkin in the fall so that she could make me a pie come July, there would be trouble!

[bells]

oh yes. Wonderful movie. mmm Nathan.....

It's impossible to watch that movie and NOT want to bake.

[Manda]

I love that movie! The pie recipe sounds good. I don't drink, but I happen to half almost a whole bottle of brandy sitting here from a cookie recipe I made recently. Thanks for giving me a reason to sue some of it up. *G* :)

[Christy]

haven't seen the movie, but love pie!

so what sort of crust are we using? graham/nilla/oreo crumbs? dough?

[Melissa]

Another pie that is one of the most wonderful things ever....
Banana Caramel Pie
Bake a pie crust and set to the side. Take a can (unopened) of sweetened condensed milk and put in a boiler full of water. Boil the can (keep checking to make sure that the pan has plenty of water!) for 4-5 hours. Cool can until ready for use. Slice bananas and place in the pie crust. Top with contents of the s.c. milk can. Top that with Cool Whip.
Yummy!

[casey]

I just watched that movie and I was...well more interested in the pies... They did look good.

CAsey

[Jeri]

I think you talked about Waitress on one of your podcasts. And also another movie to watch for the sweaters. Something about dogs? What movie was it?