Fifty Plus (50+) - I don't understand Pie!

Okay, at age 49.75 (approximate) I realize I'm probably "the kid" here. So here goes:

I keep seeing references to pie in this forum. I am confused. What are you gents referring to? is it:

Store bought pie, like Mrs. Smiths?

The kind of pie your better half makes for you, while you're out and about riding?

The Mathematical Pi? 3.14159265358979?

Or, the kind of pie that, uh, doesn't cause tooth decay or unwanted weight gain?

I am very, very confused. Thank you.

It will all become quite clear when you reach 50. Trust me!

Never trust anyone under 14,000 feet.

It will all become quite clear when you reach 50. Trust me!

Thats the problem with youngsters- They don't appreciate the finer things in life- Perhaps we ought to arrange a session at Irma's for these younger members

Trackhub asks. . .

>>> What are you gents referring to?

Let me refer you to the Tao Te Pie.

The pie that can be described
is not the eternal Pie.
The pie that can be spoken
is not the eternal Pie.
. . .etc.


You see, Pie is beyond thought. It is beyond reason. It just Is.

Insider? Outsider? Which do you really want to be? I'd encourage you to read over several days worth of posts found here in 50+ and see if you are sure you want to know about pie.

There are simply a lot of folks here who like pie, and mistakenly believe that if you ride enough miles you are entitled to eat as much as your heart desires. Additionally, the only pie that counts is "real" pie, i.e., baked by a real person as an act of culinary passion. While Mrs. Smith's pie may be quite decent for a commerical product, placing it on the same level with "real" pie can get you run out of town. It really will make sense in a few weeks when you cross the magic 50th anniversary of your birth. Patience young man, patience.

I have a home baked blueberry sitting on the kitchen counter right now. Debating whether a 15 mile after work ride merits a slice.

I have a home baked blueberry sitting on the kitchen counter right now. Debating whether a 15 mile after work ride merits a slice.

Nothing to debate. Of course it does! :)

I have a home baked blueberry sitting on the kitchen counter right now. Debating whether a 15 mile after work ride merits a slice.

Absolutely does!

Pie is intuitively obvious to the most casual observer. After riding eat 3.1415927+/- pieces.

Absolutely does!
Allrighty then!!

wheels turning freely
fueling the engine demands
pie gives tastefully

Only one slice?

Only one slice?
Yes, but the size of the slice is arbitrary

I have a home baked blueberry sitting on the kitchen counter right now. Debating whether a 15 mile after work ride merits a slice.
I'm just trying to figure out where this guy lives so I can steal a slice of pie......

No it doesn't, but to keep yourself from being too tempted, you should somehow pack it up and send it to me!

The reason 50 is the magic threshold for grokking pie, is that once you're 50, you don't need to worry about weight any more. Not giving a damn takes over. So it seems in American anyway.

Okay, at age 49.75 (approximate) I realize I'm probably "the kid" here. So here goes:

I keep seeing references to pie in this forum. I am confused. What are you gents referring to? is it:


Or, the kind of pie that, uh, doesn't cause tooth decay or unwanted weight gain?

I am very, very confused. Thank you.

That kind of pie can drastically reduce the weight of your wallet and bank account.;)

I would like some pie advice. Anyone try making grape pie? Working at a winery I have access to kilotons (yes We processed 7 Kt last year) of various wine grapes. Which grape is best? Some Cabernet Sauvignon pancake syrup I made was delicious. Chardonney was insipid. Seedless would be too easy. Is pectin needed? What wine goes best with normal type pies? My favorite is Chocolate Chip Cookie pie. A late harvest 2003 Rockpile appelation Zin would likely be good with that.

How come nobody talks about my wifes favored (and my) Tiremasu? I think that it is the greatest thing since sliced .......Pie.:D

How come nobody talks about my wifes favored (and my) Tiremasu? I think that it is the greatest thing since sliced .......Pie.:D

And where would you find that at(besides home)?

Lunch on the road

Lunch on the road
Best post ever!
:) :) :) :) :)

I have a home baked blueberry sitting on the kitchen counter right now. Debating whether a 15 mile after work ride merits a slice.


Absolutely does!


Any ride merits a slice. And you merit a slice for breakfast too!

Lunch on the road

Only one a la mode? Shame, shame....

B'Dog

I keep seeing references to pie in this forum. I am confused. What are you gents referring to?

I am very, very confused. Thank you.

Do not attempt to 'understand' pie, you must become one with the pie. All will then become evident. As Obi-Wan said, "Use the fork, Luke."

B'Dog

Do not attempt to 'understand' pie, you must become one with the pie. All will then become evident. As Obi-Wan said, "Use the fork, Luke."

B'Dog

Spittin' coffee at the monitor: SECOND BEST POST OF THE DAY! :D

May the fork be with you.

I love this thread. I was on a diet once.... Said i could have one cookie
a day. I spent months coming up with a fairly tasty low fat choc chip cookie.
But I could have only one; so I took a pizza pan and... made one cookie.

Do not attempt to 'understand' pie, you must become one with the pie. All will then become evident. As Obi-Wan said, "Use the fork, Luke."

B'Dog


Spittin' coffee at the monitor: SECOND BEST POST OF THE DAY! :D

May the fork be with you.

If you are in the middle of a forest and a pie plops down in front of you, and no one else is around, do you need a fork to eat it?

Or, If you are in the middle of a forest and a pie plops down in front of you, and no one else is around, do the calories count?

And remember: every cloudberry pie has a silverware lining.

If you are in the middle of a forest and a pie plops down in front of you, and no one else is around, do you need a fork to eat it?

Or, If you are in the middle of a forest and a pie plops down in front of you, and no one else is around, do the calories count?

And remember: every cloudberry pie has a silverware lining.

We have a street near us named Cloudberry!

How did you know?

(We live on Dewberry!)

How come nobody talks about my wifes favored (and my) Tiramisu? I think that it is the greatest thing since sliced .......Pie.:D

I corrected the spelling with Answers.com and they have the recipe also. Tiramisu.
Fine, upscale Italian restaurants feature it. We were just in Ohio by Springfield, there is a Giovanni restaurant with a great version of it but also here in this town in all better Italian places. Goes great with Tuscani wine. Try it, you may like it.:)

Like a true Californian, I have a recipe for a "Quick" tiramisu that ain't bad. (Uses low-fat angel food cake slices rather than "Lady Fingers"....but the booze remains constant). PM me and I'll root around for it....I know, it isn't pie (unless you're Italian or have a devoted wife).