I watched Waitress a few weeks ago.  I was sitting at home bored and decided if I was gonna have nothing to do, I might as well watch a movie.  So off to Redbox I went… 

The movie was good, I would definitely recommend it.  However, like many movies the best way to go into it is not expecting too much.  It’s fun, and it passes the time.  Not a masterpiece but definitely a good solid movie.

Anyhow, that’s not what this post is about.  This post is about pie.  Now, if you’ve got any inclination towards baking and you watch this movie you will understand why I suddenly have an urge to make pie…and not just any pie.  I want to make fabulous, one of kind, newly invented pies.  Pies that are magical and delicious.  Pies that have a heart in the middle, as the the main character sings in the movie.

So, here is my first idea for a pie:

I make this baked brie dish…it’s not unique I’m sure, I got the vague idea from an appetizer I shared years ago with a couple of friends.  From there I just did what I usually do, bought the ingredients I thought should go in it and started cooking…with lots of tasting until I had a final product.  Anyhow, it’s basically pears in a sort of caramelized sauce made from brown sugar, butter, and spiced rum.  Then I dump the mixture on top of  some brie…bake it till the brie is bubbly and serve with french bread. 

That dish turned into a pie will be my first attempt.  Now, to be completely honest…I haven’t made a lot of pies in my life.  In fact I would say I’m not usually a big fan of pie in general, but perhaps we can change that!

I’ll let you know how it goes…