PIEstory: Meet Tracey

A big ‘thank you’ to Tracey for sharing her heartwarming PIEstory with the Crave Pie community.

Here is picture of Curt, Tracey and their Jack Russell, baby Pearl.

Crave Pie: What is your all time favorite pie flavor?
T.R.: Apple or your chocolate chess

CP: Are you a pie baker?
T.R.: No, I am not a cook nor a baker so I appreciate those that have this special skill/gift

CP: Is there a family member or friend in your life who was a pie baker?
T.R.: Yes, my beloved Memaw made the most awesome cherry pies. Sadly, she passed away in a tragic accident the week before my wedding and was buried in the dress she was going to wear. I still dream about her

CP: Tell us about your fondest memory of pie in your life.
T.R.: Your little pies got my husband and me through a difficult time in our lives. In December of 2013, he had both of his knees replaced at the SAME TIME (he’s tough-we are both retired police officers but this was rough on him and on me as his caregiver). He was sent to Glancy for rehabilitation. I would go to Crave Pie almost everyday and get little pies as our treat (hospital food you know!). Enjoying those pies together were the highlight of our day!

CP: Was there a favorite pie that was present at family gatherings?
T.R.: My Memaw’s cherry pie which my mother took over after her death

CP: Have you visited Crave Pie Studio?
T.R.: Many times while my husband was doing his rehab around the corner and many times since! The hardest part is making the decision on what to get!

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Best Atlanta Pies: 3 Pies to Try for Valentines Day

We’re excited to recently be featured by the Atlanta Journal Constitution! Here’s our feature from the article.

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We heard from your Valentine. This year they want pie. 

Your honey deserves a Salted Honey pie from Crave Pie Studio. Or maybe your sweetheart craves chocolate and needs a Chocolate Chess pie? Briana Carson, owner and “PiEvangelist” of Crave Pie Studio has been baking and serving pie out of her shop in downtown Duluth since 2012. For Valentine’s Day she was torn between these two favorites - both variations on a traditional Southern chess pie. Her incredibly flaky crust is the foundation for the smooth fillings. The Salted Honey is deeply honey flavored and the sprinkle of sea salt on the top provides just the right counterpoint to the rich filling. Chocolate Chess tastes like the classic it is with a filling that appears to be the love child of chocolate mousse and a chocolate truffle. Crave Pie Studio also sells premade pie pastry if you want to bake a special pie at home. 

$26 per 10-inch pie, $6.50 per 5-inch pie, $12 per pound of frozen pie pastry available at Crave Pie Studio, 3107 Main Street, Duluth. 678-485-7198. cravepie.com/. $5 per 4-inch pies available at The Beehive,1250 Caroline Street, Atlanta and through Fresh Harvest, freshharvestga.com/. During farmers market season, pies are available at Brookhaven and Suwanee markets, and year ‘round at the Vickery Village Farmers Market. 

This story was originally published in full by the Atlanta Journal Constitution here.