

How To Make Tastier, Prettier Pies, According To A Self-taught Pie Artist
Nov 23, 2021
Lauren Ko, a self-taught baker and author of "Pieometry," shares her creative journey from baking simple apple pies to crafting intricate masterpieces. She recounts a humorous Thanksgiving disaster that taught her key baking techniques. Ko discusses her transformation into an Instagram sensation, while offering beginner-friendly tips like using a food processor for tart dough. She emphasizes the importance of egg wash for visual appeal and encourages listeners to share their unique pie designs, merging culinary art with social media flair.
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First Pie
- Lauren Ko's first pie was an apple pie with a lattice top in 2016.
- Inspired by online pictures, she tried pie-making despite it not being a family tradition.
Pie-zaster
- Lauren's second pie, a berry pie for Thanksgiving, was underbaked and leaked in the car.
- Her in-laws graciously ate the still-undercooked pie, a mortifying experience for her.
Loco Kitchen's Rise
- Lauren started her Instagram, Loco Kitchen, after friends grew tired of pie pictures.
- A design site shared her work, leading to rapid follower growth and a career change.