Apple of my Pie
We all get cravings. It’s part of life, and according to eDiets.com, totally natural.
“Serotonin, endorphins, neuropeptide Y and galanin sound like characters from Star Wars, but they are some of the many microscopic chemicals at the helm of your crave control.”
Most diet guru’s will even tell you that it’s always healthier to give in (albeit moderately) to the cravings you have rather than put them off. Why? Because denying your cravings will lead to you abandoning your diet and healthy habits altogether.
Pregnant women and cravings have become synonymous over the years. To this day, I credit my love of peanut butter and pickle sandwiches to my mother. You name it – chocolate, ice cream… some days nothing sounds better than a big, juicy cheeseburger. Other days cheesy, gooey pizza is your deepest desire. The best thing about cravings like these is not only are the places to buy them plentiful, but they are also typically “fast” food. All the better to get want you need, NOW!
My current craving is a delectable sensation of piping hot, sweet fruity goodness lovingly held in place by light flaky homemade crust. It’s shape - round, indicating the completeness you feel in your soul after one mouthful. A dessert meant to be shared with family or friends. Ladies and gentlemen I give you: PIE! Glorious Pie!
OK, here’s the problem. True, amazing, awesome pie must be purchased at a diner or restaurant and must be enjoyed with a glass of ice cold milk. With the current trends, a little slice of heaven is darn near impossible to find! Oh sure, there is a cupcake shop on every corner! And every restaurant has desert – BUT NO PIE! Too bad I’m not craving a brownie sundae, EVERYBODY has those! And I don’t discriminate, all pies are welcome: apple, cherry, strawberry-rhubarb, french silk, coconut cream, lemon meringue… I must have some!
There are a few heavenly oases in this dessert desert, restaurants that specialize in pies (i.e. Perkins, Bakers Square) but they don’t have any in San Antonio, TX. If I don’t get some pie soon, I may have to organize a road trip. Maybe to the Norske Nook in Osseo, WI! I’ve been known to drive 150 miles for a Steak & Shake burger, so it’s not a stretch. Who’s with me?
God you are such a NERD! Jeez it has been a few years and ……. I read your blog…..curious if you were still in Texas ……. I still think that you and Jesse got a raw deal in Denver……country radio has not been the same……but I was hoping that living in Texas would put some hair on your chest…… anyway….glad to hear that you are foing well….