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pies

Pie vs Cake
Food

Pie vs. Cake: The Case for Team Pie

Whether you’re talking about eating a slice of pie after dinner, or baking one from scratch, cake doesn’t stand a chance.

by Kathleen Purvis
fried pie
Food

An Ode to Fried Perfection

Handheld and made to last (and last and last), convenience-store fried pies hold a special place in the hearts of many.

by Michael Parker
pie bird
Restaurants

Love by the Slice: PieBird in Raleigh

It’s not on the menu, but PieBird’s crusted offerings have led to at least one trip down the aisle.

by Jill Warren Lucas
sonker
Food

A Foothills Twist on Pie: The Sonker

Born of mysterious origins — each family’s recipe different from the next — this sweet, deep-dish confection is a celebrated part of North Carolina’s culinary landscape.

by Andrea Weigl
nancie McDermott
Recipes

Easy as Pie (or a Piece of Cake?)

Nancie McDermott — a North Carolina author who wrote the book(s) on Southern cakes and pies — weighs in on the benefits of making a mess in the kitchen.

by Bryan Mims
Recipes

Peach Cream Pie

Make this fruit-filled confection with fresh peaches from your local farmer’s market.

by Community Cookbook Series
Carolina Pie Company
Central

Carolina Pie Company

A couple in Mooresville rolls out crusts, stirs together fillings, and makes homemade pies for you to purchase.

by Alex Dixon
February 2012

Mountain Pie Company

Merri and Bill Tyndall bake dozens of flavors of pie each day, including Blueberry Blintz, at the Mountain Pie Company in Hendersonville.

by Our State Staff
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