Few traditions bring people literal comfort and joy the way food does. Whether it's a special occasion with Creekstone MasterChef quality beef steaks or a regular family gathering with hand-tied sausages, food is at the center of almost every one of our events and get-togethers. One course in particular – or rather, one dish in particular – is a universal tradition: pie. Although pie is often thought of as all-American, variations of pie are served as dessert regardless of where someone lives, their cultural heritage, or their religious affiliation.
So just how did pies originally come to be, and how did they ultimately become one of the most ubiquitous desserts in the world?
The history of pies
According to the American Pie Council, the earliest sweet pies can be traced back to the ancient Romans. The word "pie" started appearing regularly in writing in the 14th century, and the first known published pie recipe was an almost cheesecake-like goat cheese-and-honey pie with a rye crust. Interestingly, these original crusts weren't eaten but were instead used solely as filling holders.
Savory pies, primarily made with meat, date back much further than their sweet counterparts. Historians credit 12th-century England with making the original meat pyes, which were often made with fowl and featured more crust than filling – presumably because it was much more affordable and easier to find ingredients for.
It is widely believed that the English people began making sweet pies after learning about them from the Romans. Fruit pies, often called pasties, started to appear throughout England in the 1500s. Those included apple pies, which of course are often regarded as an American invention. When English settlers arrived in America throughout the next century, they brought pies with them – both savory and sweet. It took some time for sweet pies to catch on, but indeed they did. Time magazine states that a 1796 American cookbook had just three sweet pie recipes, but one written in the 1800s featured eight. In 1947's Modern Encyclopedia of Cooking, 65 sweet pie varieties were listed.
Holiday Pies at Lakewood Meats & Sausage
As an old-fashioned butcher in Lodi, tradition is something we hold dear at Lakewood Meats & Sausage. Meat and pies have always gone hand in hand and there's truly no better way to finish off a hearty meal of hand-tied sausages or Creekstone MasterChef quality beef than with a slice of sweet pie. To that end, we're proud to offer carefully-selected varieties of scratch-made pies in our shop, Pecan Maple Cream, Mint Fudge Chocolate Cream, Eggnog Cream and other delicious flavors.
We work with a local cottage kitchen – another Lodi small business – to offer our customers these pies, which are the perfect complement to any holiday meal. Our pies are available on a first-come, first-served basis during the holidays. To order yours from the best old-fashioned butcher in Lodi, stop in our shop Monday through Saturday or call us at (209) 369-1122. Don't forget, we also have an extensive selection of hand-tied sausages and other gourmet meats for your holiday meal!
FAQs
Humble Pie were formed as a supergroup in January 1969 by Steve Marriott of Small Faces, Peter Frampton of the Herd, Greg Ridley of Spooky Tooth and Jerry Shirley of the Apostolic Intervention. Frampton remained until September 1971, when he left to start a solo career.
How old was Peter Frampton when he was in Humble Pie? ›
In 1969, when Frampton was 18 years old, he joined Steve Marriott of the Small Faces to form Humble Pie.
Why did Frampton leave Humble Pie? ›
I just decided in the end that this would be the best time, before they really break,” he explained. “Otherwise, if I had stayed in the band, I would have still been in Humble Pie, I think. It was just I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny finally.”
What happened to the lead singer of Humble Pie? ›
Frampton and Marriott started collaborating again in 1990. Two songs from this collaboration, "The Bigger They Come" and "I Won't Let You Down", with Steve Marriott's vocals, appeared on Frampton's album Shine On: A Collection. Marriott died in a house fire on 20 April 1991.
What is the story behind eating Humble Pie? ›
The idiom came about in 1830 as a play on words on the fact that people dropped the “H” sound when saying the word “humble” at the time. To eat a pie filled with umbles was akin to being lowly, or humbled.
What was Humble Pie and who would eat it? ›
To be forced to acknowledge one's deficiencies or errors: “Professor Norris had to eat humble pie when the reviewers pointed out numerous factual errors in his book.” Humble pie refers to a dish originally made from the innards of a deer.
How many times has Peter Frampton married? ›
Personal Life. Frampton has been married three times. He met his first wife, former model Mary Lovett, in 1970. The couple remained together for three years then filed for divorce in 1973.
Why did Peter Frampton stop performing? ›
The surprising people who motivated Peter Frampton to complete his final tour. In 2019, Peter Frampton announced he was retiring from touring after being diagnosed with inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscular disease that affects his ability to play guitar.
Does Peter Frampton have a twin brother? ›
How old was Jerry Shirley when he joined Humble Pie? ›
Shirley was born in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, and began playing drums for the band Apostolic Intervention at an early age. He was later recruited by Steve Marriott to join the then newly formed rock band Humble Pie when he was seventeen years old.
Steve Marriott left Small Faces to form Humble Pie. The remaining members of the band continued as Faces, bringing in Rod Stewart as Frontman. While they continued to play some Small Faces song they focused more on songs written for & by Stewart, thereby becoming a separate band.
Who wrote the song "Black Coffee by Humble Pie"? ›
Is Peter Frampton touring in 2024? ›
Grammy award winner, Peter Frampton, is heading back out on the road for his “Never Ever Say Never” Tour to cities across North America in 2024. “Never Ever Say Never” Tour tickets and more information are available at frampton.com.
Who played guitar for Humble Pie in 1973? ›
Original Humble Pie members:
Steve Marriott – guitar, vocals, keyboards, harmonica (1969–1975, 1979–1983; died 1991) Jerry Shirley – drums, keyboards (1969–1975, 1979–1981, 1988–1999, 2001–2002, 2018–present) Greg Ridley – bass, vocals, guitar (1969–1975, 2001–2002; died 2003)
Where did the expression "humble pie" come from? ›
The idiom eat humble pie means to face humiliation and subsequently apologize for a serious mistake. It comes from humble pie, originally umble pie, a kind of pie formerly made from the edible organs of a deer or hog, based on medieval meat pies.
What's the meaning of eating Humble Pie? ›
idiom. informal. : to admit that one was wrong or accept that one has been defeated. They had to eat humble pie when the rumors they were spreading were proved false.
What is the answer to eat Humble Pie? ›
'To eat an humble pie' means to admit that you are wrong; forced to apologize humbly. E.g. He had to eat humble pie and publicly admit his error. Thus, option C is the correct answer.
