🥧 January 23 — Pie Day 🥧(Because cake had enough attention already)
Some holidays whisper politely. Pie Day kicks down the door carrying a fork. 🥧
January 23 is the day we celebrate the ultimate comfort food: flaky crusts, gooey fillings, savory surprises, and that magical moment when someone asks, “À la mode?” and you whisper, “Always.”
Whether you’re Team Apple, firmly loyal to Chicken Pot Pie, or just here for the whipped cream, today is about embracing life one slice at a time. Stretchy pants encouraged. Judgment discouraged.
💸 Affiliate Disclosure (aka The Fine Print, But Fun)
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🕰️ A Brief (and Slightly Crumbly) History of Pie Day
Pie has been around forever—literally dating back to ancient civilizations who thought, “What if we wrapped food in dough and baked it?” Visionaries. Absolute icons.
Pie Day itself doesn’t have a single founding father or dramatic origin story. It simply appeared, much like a pie cooling on a windowsill in a movie you don’t quite remember but deeply trust. Over time, pie lovers collectively agreed: this deserves a holiday. And honestly? Correct.
Unlike Pi Day (March 14, the math one), January 23 Pie Day is purely about food—no calculators, no geometry, just vibes and crust.
🥧 7 Delightfully Random Pie Facts
The word pie may come from the medieval word pye, meaning “mixed things.” Accurate.
The largest pie ever made weighed over 12,000 pounds. Dreams do come true.
Early pies were often called “coffins” (the crust was just a container, not meant to be eaten—tragic).
Americans eat about 50 million pumpkin pies each year.
Pie used to be more savory than sweet—dessert pies came later.
There’s a National Pie Championships (yes, really).
Pie tastes better when someone else baked it. Science probably agrees.
🎉 12 Ways to Celebrate Pie Day Like a Pro
Bake a pie completely from scratch—even the crust. Be brave.
Host a Pie Potluck (sweet and savory categories).
Eat pie for breakfast. (Quiche counts. Don’t argue.)
Try a pie flavor you’ve never had before.
Have a “Best Crust” competition at home.
Make mini hand pies for snackable joy.
Visit a local bakery and support pie professionals.
Let kids design their dream pie (sprinkles encouraged).
Turn leftovers into Pie à la Mode Night.
Read a cozy book while eating pie like a Victorian protagonist.
Post your pie with dramatic lighting.
Declare yourself emotionally unavailable until dessert is finished.
🍽️ Pie Day Dinner Menu (Yes, Dinner)
🥧 Entrée: Classic Chicken Pot Pie
How:
Mix cooked chicken, frozen veggies, cream of chicken soup, salt & pepper
Pour into a pie crust, top with another crust
Bake at 400°F for ~35 minutes
🥗 Side: Simple Green Salad
Because balance is important. Allegedly.
🍹 Drink
Cocktail: Apple Pie Old Fashioned (bourbon + apple cider + cinnamon)
Mocktail: Sparkling Apple Cider with cinnamon stick
🍰 Dessert: Warm Apple Pie
Serve with vanilla ice cream. This is non-negotiable.
🏫 Classroom Fun
Elementary:
Paper plate “build-a-pie” craft
Graph favorite pie flavors
Middle/High School:
Write a persuasive essay: Best Pie, Definitive Edition
Calculate fractions using pie slices (edible math!)
🧑💼 Workplace Pie Day Idea
Host a “Pie Chart, But Make It Real” event—employees bring pies labeled with fake statistics like “80% Delicious, 20% Gone Soon.” Casual. Hilarious. Delicious.
🎬 Movie Pick - Waitress
Because pie, dreams, humor, and emotional growth—all baked perfectly together.
📺 TV Episode Pick - Friends – “The One With All the Pies”
Chaos, pastries, and peak comfort-TV energy.
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#PieDay #NationalPieDay #PieLovers #SliceOfHappiness #ComfortFoodVibes
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