Where pecan pie comes from
The pumpkin vs. sweet potato battle adds a new contender: pecan. Meghan brings us a photo gallery worthy of National Pie Geographic:
Patrick asked last week for a show of hands from pecan pie people. I would have raised my hand if it wasn't already busy shoveling pecan pie into my face. When I had my fill, I went out back to document the strange and magical events that make the superlative holiday dessert possible.
You won't believe it, but it all starts when this crazy-eyed squirrel shakes a tree.
(Note: Pumpkin vs. sweet potato pie aside — as that debate is one of principle — my favorite kind of pie is apple. I have apple pie ice cream in my fridge. But I'd say pecan is my favorite nut or at least top three.)
