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American Pie, Slices of Life (and Pie) from America's Back Roads

American Pie by Pascale Le Draoulec
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Terrific exploration of the cultural meaning of pie.
•  Fascinating memoir of author's quest for great pie.
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Great pie recipes.
Cons  •  Wished author had shared more recipes.
•  A recipe index would have been useful.
The Bottom Line - This book highlights the beauty of small town America and its traditions as reflected off a slice of pie. It's a wonderful and thought provoking read.

 
Product Description
•  Memoir recounting food writer Le Draoulec's journey in search of the fate of pie in America.
•  A window onto life in many of America's small, and almost forgotten towns.
•  Collection of pie recipes gathered on the trip.
 
 
Guide Review
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Can one slice of pie hold the key to everything that's good and bad in America? In fact, can a homemade slice of pie still be found in our fast-paced world? Restaurant critic Pascale Le Draoulec set out on a journey to answer these questions and discovered some of the tastiest slices of American life along the way.

Le Draoulec's hunt for pie led her to discover the unique personalities of many American small towns as expressed through the delicious slices of pie and bakers she sampled along the way. As she and her entertaining travel companions ate their way across America, they acquired a tasty collection of experiences for this delightful memoir.

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