PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
The Perfect Pie
For the most part, Granny was a terrible baker. Her cookies were charcoal-edged and her biscuits kept the dogs busier than marrow bones. But her pies? Perfection.
I’d follow my nose to the kitchen where the counter was sprinkled with flour, fruit scraps and dirty utensils. I complimented and coaxed, poked furtively in cabinets looking for recipes. No luck.
Years later she neared the end. “It’s my last chance to ask. What’s your pie secret?”
Granny leaned closer. “I make every one from scratch.” She giggled. “Then I pitch it and buy another, ready-to-bake, from Pie in the Sky. Perfection!”
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Angela Writes... 
No wonder she kept that secret
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Yeah. I imagined she thought it was funny to keep them guessing… :).
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Buahahahahaha! The truth comes out!
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A lady’s got to have a hobby or two. Keeping the family bewildered in the pie mystery was Granny’s!
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Absolutely!! I love this story, Angela. It really tickled my funny bone.
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This is too funny. What a character Granny was. And the family got perfect pies.
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I missed your comment; I’m sorry! Yes, I think this was a win-win situation :).
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No problems. I’m late too.
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She didn’t want to keep her secret then. People would have spoken about her pies for years, pity the bubble has burst. Humorous story.
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That’s a good point! Or maybe the granddaughter will claim Granny gave her the recipes, and continue the charade for another generation… 🙂
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Delightful! I confess to doing something similar on more than one occasion!
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Thank you! I haven’t done this yet myself, but I’m tempted…
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She’s found the perfect recipe for success. At least she kept trying, before she made her purchases.
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I suppose there’s a fine line between never giving up and knowing when to quit, but I have to applaud her for continuing to try! And yes, it appears this was her perfect recipe for success. 🙂
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Ahhh what a perfect solution. Great idea!
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Thanks! 🙂 It fit her just right, I’d say.
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I’m sorry she asked. Better to be left with a beloved memory than a sobering deception 😦 Good story though!
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I’m sorry for the late reply! Oh, I hadn’t thought about that angle! Good point. Thank you for reading and commenting :).
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You’re very welcome, Angela, and no worries 🙂
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Hahaha! Granny’s always have the best secrets.
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Sorry for late reply! Yes, yes they do! The secrets seem to accumulate and age over time. Thank you for reading and commenting!
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A secret worth knowing.
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Sandra, sorry for the late reply! I agree. I think the granddaughter will put this to good use. Thank you for reading and commenting.
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Ah! A secret worth emulating 🙂
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Agreed! I hope the granddaughter keeps up the charade. 🙂 Thank you for reading and commenting! I apologize for the delayed reply!
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Dear Angela,
Cagey Grandma. Delightful story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sorry for the late reply! I’m so glad you enjoyed the story. Yes, Granny likes her secrets! Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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