Growing up, my favorite lunch was a frosted fruit pie — but it wasn't really about the pie. My mom only tucked one into my sack lunch on special occasions: my birthday, the first day of school. She was the kind of cook who made everything from scratch, so that little pie was never just a treat. It was a message.

 

Most nights I'd sit in the kitchen and watch her work, turning simple ingredients into something with a little bit of magic. Watching her taught me that patience, technique, and a willingness to try something new are what turn ordinary food into someone's favorite memory.

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I took that curiosity everywhere else first — into a career as a TV news reporter, then into consumer marketing. But the kitchen kept calling me back. It's where I've always belonged.

That's what A la Mode Pies is built on. We're not just recreating my mom's recipes — we're reimagining them, with real ingredients and a little imagination. Every pie and tart is made to look as good as it tastes. No sprinkles, no shortcuts, no grocery store gimmicks.

 

Just really, really good pie. The kind Mom would be proud to serve.

 

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