Rite of passage

So, Ive been told that it is every woman's responsibility - no rite of passage that she must make her own fruit pie one day.  Also I just watched Julia & Julie or whatever the name of that movie is...and I was inspired....inspired to create.

 So, I thought Id try my hand at Cherry Pie.  Fresh cherries purchased from the local farmers market!  Alas, I did not make everything because I used a box mix for the pie crust - and I hated the pie crust in the end.  It didn't taste good at all.  Though Jiffy is convenient, it just doesn't have the flake that good pie needs!  However, I still used my trusty thermos instead of a rolling pin to roll out the dough.  Ive had that thing for 9 years now and about all I use it for is rolling out dough.  Maybe took it camping once and used it for hot coco...

 

Progression of a Pie....

Things I learned:
1. You do not need a pie pan to make a pie.  I used a cake pan cuz I didn't have a pie pan anymore
2. Fruit pie is Fruit, SUGAR, and thickening agent (tapioca is what i used)
3. The best oil/butter for pie crusts EVER is bear fat - YUP you heard me.  Bear lard makes the best pie crust in the world
4. Pies don't have to look pretty - mine didn't and it still tasted good
5. Make sure you pit ALL the cherries.  I didn't like the 2 I found still with the seed
6. Cherry pitters are SOooooo worth the $$ if you eat a lot of cherry pie
7. There are 2 "types" of cherries...sweet and sour.  Most people cook with the sour, though the sweet cherries do just as good in a pie!