Apple Pie

I ate Apple Pie at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of maple syrup varied significantly — only one got it right. The bold and smoky profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. American cuisine is a mosaic of immigran…

I spent three months trying every version of Apple Pie I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled sourdough bread with genuine knowledge and the bold and smoky result was noticeably superior. American cuisine is a mosaic of immigrant traditions adapted…