Early Sources of Ins-pie-ration
Posted on July 11 2016
When I dove head-first into the world of pie-making last year, I had no idea what I was doing. So like most people, I turned to the web for inspiration... specifically Instagram. Specifically specifically the hashtag "#pieart".
The first three postings that caught my eye were submitted by three master pie-makers who quickly became my weekly go-to for inspiration (and perpetual "dammit, how they heck did they do that?" angst). I highly recommend following these folks - they inspire me to up my game every week, and are some of the kindest, most responsive Instagrammers out there!
One day I will learn to make those tiny tiny little dough braids...
Jo Harrington (aka Jojoromancer) is a longtime London Foodie who has challenged herself to create 3 pies a week which she posts on her epic Instagram account. Not only is she a prolific poster, her pies are creative, flawlessly executed, and her photos gorgeous! Here's a small taste.
Kristin (aka Krisden2) is a Canadian baker (hey, me too!) who is forever pushing the envelope with different techniques involving colour, blending different dough types, mixing in different food media, and covering all manner of interesting subjects - from whimsical seasonal scenes to nifty geometric compositions. Have a peek!
Mariah (aka Surpies) hails from North Texas and runs a pie bakery called "Surpies!" where she creates the most amazing made-to-order creations. Her unusual use of ingredients (fruity pebbles, junior mints, pretzels, etc.) is so clever and results in both delicious new flavour profiles and uniquely awesome compositions. One picture alone doesn't do it justice, so go check out her feed!
All three pie-makers have been generous in responding to messages from me and sharing their knowledge. True Pie-oneers all! Salute, and thanks for the ins-pie-ration...
If you liked this Ins-pie-ration post, lemme know in the comments below, and if there is another epic baker or pie out there you think I should spotlight (especially if it is yours) lay it on me! Until next Monday...
π > ∞
Jessica (aka @ThePieous)
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