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Book

Midwest pie : recipes that shaped a region

Call Number

  • 641.8652 M6298 (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

Lakewood, OH : Belt Publishing, 2023.

Physical Description

141 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm

Summary

Midwest Pie highlights the treats, both sweet and savory, that have come to define this region. Here, you'll learn about bean pie's origins in the Nation of Islam, the popularity of "desperation pies" during the Depression, how Michigan miners ate lunch "pasties" in the mines, and much more. Full of accessible instructions and helpful sidebars, you'll learn the stories behind a variety of pies.

Notes

Introduction -- A brief introduction on pie crusts -- Pies. Old classics ; Regional favorites ; "Desperation" pies ; Midwestern ingredients ; Retro favorites ; Handheld pies.

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