Good morning, how are you? It’s going to be a crazy busy day today even though its Sunday and for our family that is #familyday. Although, Charlie is older now and spends most of the time in his room and David is workin.
I still try and make it a point to spend at least a hour with Charlie because sometimes during the week were not able to spend anytime together. My question for you is do you set aside one day a week for your family? If so what do you do during that time?
Come and celebrate March 2nd with my family which is National Banana Cream Pie Day #BananaCreamPieDay. I’ve never had a Banana Cream Pie and I don’t even eat Banana’s do you? If we had been #Homeschooling full time I would have had Charlie make a Banana Cream Pie in his #Homeschool Cooking Class for his Grandfather who loves Pies. Before you ask what about David I don’t know if he likes Banana Cream Pies or not.
National Banana Cream Pie Day is celebrated every year on March 2nd. National Banana Cream Pie Day was created to commemorate one of the tastiest dishes in the U.S. Although there are many kinds of Pie in the U.S., Banana Cream Pie is unique because of the variety of flavors and textures that Banana Cream Pie brings to the palate.
All Pie lovers come together on National Banana Cream Pie Day to make and eat their favorite Banana Cream Pie recipe. If you’re looking for a delicious dessert to share with friends and family, look no further. A Banana Cream Pie will satiate every sweet tooth
Did you know historians have traced back the origins of Pie to the Neolithic Period, around 6000 B.C.? It has been discovered that during this period, ancient Egyptians made a version of Pies called ‘Galettes,’ which were rustic free-form Pies, made from Oats, Wheat, Rye, and Barley. The crust was filled with Honey and the Galettes were then baked over hot coals.
In 1620, European Pilgrims came to America with their favorite family Pie recipes. These recipes were adapted to accommodate the resources already available to them in America. Initially, their Pies were baked using Berries and Fruits that the Native Americans showed them. The European women used round pans for their baking in order to stretch the ingredients as they were scarce.
In the 1700s, American women cemented the tradition of serving Pies with every Meal and thus the Pie became an important part of American cuisine and culture. Pies were seen at every public gathering and fair in America.
As more settlers moved to other parts of the Continent, various kinds of regional Pies were created. Pie ingredients are constantly being experimented with to this day to meet the demands of a hungry, Pie-loving population.
Banana Cream Pies became famous in the 20th Century. In the 1950s, Banana Cream Pies became the favorite dessert of many American Soldiers. These Pies were essentially thin Pastries, full of thick and creamy Banana Custard. The Pie’s popularity has spread worldwide. The British version of this is the Banoffee Pie, which is made using Bananas and Toffee.
How To Celebrate National Banana Cream Pie Day
- The question today is who doesn’t love a good wholesome Pie at the end of a long day? The best way to celebrate National Banana Cream Pie Day is to go and eat Banana Cream Pies. A slice or two today will not hurt you because calories don’t count on National Banana Cream Pie Day.
- Celebrate National Banana Cream Pie Day by going to the best Pie Bakery or Restaurant in your City. Remember there’s nothing wrong with treating yourself from time to time.
- Before you dig into your slice of Banana Cream Pie, make sure to take a ton of pictures of that delicious Pie. Nothing gets your followers’ attention on Social Media like posting a picture of your delicious piece of Banana Cream Pie and don’t forget to use the Hashtag #BananaCreamPieDay.
Facts About Pies
- Yes, Pie Town is an actual place in the U.S., and it’s famous for its pies just like New Mexico who has a Pie Town. Sounds like a #RoadTrip to me. Anyone else?
- Did you know around 186 million Pies are sold in Supermarkets in the U.S. every year? That’s a whole lot of Pies.
- Pies are popularly seen in cartoons, pieing or Pie attack involves throwing a Pie in someone’s face.
- Here is a fun fact for you the Romans published the first pie recipe which was made using Rye-crusted Goat’s Cheese and Honey. I think I will pass on that Pie. How about you?
- ’The crust of Meat Pies in the 12th Century in England was called ‘Coffyn.’
Why People Love National Banana Cream Pie Day
Did you know approximately 47% of Americans believe that Pies are comforting? Pies fill not only our tummies but also our souls with warmth and love.
We celebrate National Banana Cream Pie Day because Pies are scrumptious! Everyone should eat a Banana Cream Pie at least once in their lives. Shouldn’t they?
Pies are indeed a very versatile dish and every recipe can be adapted to fit any ingredients you have access to.
Recipe for Banana Cream Pie
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) baked pastry shell, cooled
4 bananas, sliced
Directions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in milk.
- Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Continue to cook and stir for 2 more minutes, then remove from the heat. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl; whisk in a small amount of the hot milk mixture until smooth, then gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into the saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling sets, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Let pie cool completely on a wire rack, then chill pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
