Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Pies
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Nov 26, 2025 Dive into the delicious world of pies! Explore the ancient origins of pie making in Egypt and the innovative Greek contributions. Discover global savory variations like empanadas and spanakopita. Uncover the medieval mystery of pie 'coffins' and royal show pies with hidden delights. Learn pumpkin pie's Native American roots and the fascinating journey of apple pie as a symbol of America. Plus, get the scoop on Boston cream pie's cake lineage and the lore of Key lime pie from Florida.
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Pies Are Ancient Agricultural Foods
- Pies date back thousands of years and were among the first foods after agriculture began.
- Early Egyptian and Greek galettes evolved into pastry dough resembling modern pie crusts.
Crusts Served Function More Than Flavor
- Medieval European pies were utilitarian containers to seal and preserve savory fillings.
- Upper classes often discarded crusts while lower classes ate them, showing social roles in food.
Global Varieties And A Pork Pie Obsession
- Chuck lists global relatives of pie like empanadas, spanakopita, and sambusa to show pie's worldwide presence.
- He mentions enjoying pork pies in the U.K. and getting hooked on them while on tour.
