The Pie Shop Blues
When I woke up last Saturday morning,
I had a hankering for pie.
Flaky, sweet apple,
Or a thick slice of pecan so sweet it’d make your grandma cry.
So I called my buddy Angela,
And I didn’t have to say a word.
“It’s time for pie,” she said,
“I’ll meet you in Fredericksburg.”
The pie shop was a tradition for us,
For three years now.
Every time we went, I got apple,
I’m drooling at the thought.
For this was no ordinary apple pie you see,
With a flaky cinnamon sugar crust,
So tender and almost like a snickerdoodle,
Soft apples piled high,
One bite, and out of pure joy I could die.
My buddy Angela is more adventurous than me,
She’s tried orange pecan,
peanut butter cup,
And Saturday, she partook in a pie tasting.
For six dollars,
She got six tiny slices of pie.
As for me, I stuck with apple,
With a tiny piece of pecan–just a little bite.
At first, we were excited,
Nearly bouncing with glee.
It was a pretty, sunny crisp Spring Day,
And we both had pie–the most important thing!
Nearly bursting with joy, I slid my fork through my pie,
I took a bite and frowned,
Something just wasn’t right.
Angela too was quiet,
Thinking as she chewed.
“There’s something different,” she whispered,
“This is not the pie we knew.”
And although I cleared the plate,
I sadly had to agree.
The pie was not the pie I loved,
It was not the pie of my dreams.
The crust had sugar,
But was flat and not flaky,
The apples had only a touch of cinnamon,
and were thick and not tasty.
As for Angela,
Only one of her six slices got a smile,
Mainly because it tasted like a brownie,
And not a pie at all.
Glum, we stared at our empty plates,
And thought of the calories we had consumed.
“There’s a cookie shop around the corner,” Angela suggested.
To which I replied, “Should I get one scoop or two?”
So while our pie shop has fallen into meritocracy,
We’re still optimistic.
For next time we’re going to Chuy’s in Austin,
To let fajitas and flan cure our desolate pie trip.
After all, there’s not much queso and Amy’s Ice Cream won’t cure,
As for pies,
I’ll bake my own,
Because I know they’ll be good!
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! We’ve got a new Dallas Jean tomorrow! Saturday, we have a sweet Mother’s Day tribute! Stay tuned!
May 6th, 2010 at 2:50 am
Homemade pies > than many pie shops!
May 6th, 2010 at 4:29 am
Okay, you clearly live in some adorable, amazing world, where you having pie and cookie shops!
Though SO tragic about the pie. I’m so terribly sorry.
May 6th, 2010 at 4:52 am
Oh, bummer! But I love that you can try 6 different pies!! I would be all over that.
May 6th, 2010 at 5:09 am
Oh man, it IS a bummer that the pie shop no longer makes good pies, but what a total joy it is to have a pie buddy!! Homemade pies are the best anyway.
May 6th, 2010 at 5:23 am
Bummer!! But the six pie sample sounds cool! I want that somewhere over here!
May 6th, 2010 at 5:34 am
The 6 pie sample sounds great but too bad it wasn’t as delicious as you had planned! Don’t you hate when that happens!
May 6th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Too funny! I love your recounting of our pie date. See you at Chuy’s!
May 6th, 2010 at 6:24 am
I feel your pain.. When they change the recipe on something you looked forward to, you ought to let them know it- loudly!
May 6th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Did you ask why things had changed? Or just accept it and not go back?
May 6th, 2010 at 6:39 am
Aw..sorry that pie wasn’t what you wanted. I discovered a new pie shop in a reasonable distance of my favorite ice cream place. The pie shop has no seating though. It’s like going to a bake sale! I’ve only tried one of their pies (a delicious chocoalte cream) but I know that if it were bad, ice cream would be a short drive away.
The best pies are usually the ones that come out of our own ovens for sure.
May 6th, 2010 at 6:50 am
That sounds like one delicious day! Even if the pies did disappoint.
May 6th, 2010 at 7:04 am
These pies look awesome and your friend is really nice, I see you have a lovely day, xoxox gloria
May 6th, 2010 at 7:21 am
I’ve never seen a pie shop before. Sorry it wasn’t up to par. That’s disappointing.
May 6th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Thats the saddest dtory I’ve heard yet.
May 6th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Oh Fredericksburg…that makes for a great ride (motorcycle), not to mention the drinks. Never had pie there though.
May 6th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Wonderful pie to enjoy with dearest friends.
May 6th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Your world of dessert constantly beckons me to the dark side – love it!
May 6th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Oh sorry daaahling, there is nothing worse than a sweet that doesn’t live up to one’s expectations. Thats y its so awesome you can make your own… and eat the whole thing!
*kisses* HH
May 6th, 2010 at 8:50 am
I’m sorry the pie was a disapointment. But it sounds like you had a fun time with your friend!!
May 6th, 2010 at 9:14 am
The ruination of the pie shop is sad news indeed. Go have ice cream instead.
May 6th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Oh, that is so annoying! You go to buy something that you have eaten for ages, only to find that “It is new and improved”. Then what was wrong with it in the first place?
It is great to find a new place and you enjoyed their cakes and pies!
Big Hugs!
May 6th, 2010 at 10:33 am
I’m sorry it wasn’t up to standards. Homemade is better anyhow!
May 6th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Aw, I’m sorry about the pies
Hope the fajitas were good though!
May 6th, 2010 at 11:18 am
How sad is that? New owners? New chef?
May 6th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I can feel how frustrated you were. It happened to me so many times. I crave for something, i get to eat it, then it wasn’t the way I want it. Thanks for dropping by at my site… U
May 6th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Yum. I always have a hankering for pie.
I’m sorry your pie wasn’t great :/
May 6th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
OK, you’re talking pie AND Chuy’s in the SAME post? It’s enough to make this Tejana cry! I live in Yankee Land and don’t get to savor the delights that I used to…
May 6th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Oh no, that’s too bad about the pie! At least the ice cream was still delicious!
May 6th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Okay, even though your pie didn’t live up to your expectations, your post sure did get me in the mood for some really good pie. I just might have to bake my own too this week! or get on a plane and try some of yours. lol
May 6th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
What a let down after looking forward to all those pies… Better luck next time!
May 7th, 2010 at 12:36 am
awww what a disappointment!! Did you register your complaint with them? I would have told them that their pies were not as good as they used to be. Perhaps they would be able to figure out what the change was and fix it!! I would love to have an opportunity to bake you a pie! xxoo
May 7th, 2010 at 1:37 am
boo for pie disappointment! but let’s be honest–mediocre pie is still pie.
May 7th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Oh gosh! Now I’m craving fajitas and homemade pie!!! I want a pie friend!
May 9th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
I hate when that happens! You find some place you love and go often and then suddenly one day something’s different. Not the same. It happens to me all the time. I wish I had a friend who liked to eat.