![]() ![]() My facial expressions usually give me away, and this time, it was clear that the only word that could describe my conflicting emotions at that point was…FLABBERGASTED! There I was standing with two other Bajans excited at the prospect of pie, when we watched, stunned to silence as a friend mixed the milk and cheese to make the pie…in an actual BLENDER. ![]() ![]() I, myself was guilty of being a total pie snob with anything I deemed an indiscretion to the art of a true Bajan pie however this did not prepare me for my first community cooking experience… Some like to mix everything along with the pasta, while others like myself prefer to make the sauce separately, but either way produces great and not so great results. What’s “wrong” with other pies Hadi? That’s the thing, I can’t truly give you the answer because every household has a different recipe for a “true” Bajan pie, whether that includes the use of eggs, mayo, yogurt or a mix of all three (hey it probably happens in some kitchen). Pie is just near and dear to all of our hearts, and if you’re like me it’s an absolute shock when we see pie being made “wrong”. If you’re a true Bajan, your mind instantly goes to macaroni pie, and who could blame you? Certainly not me! Macaroni pie is a staple right up there with rice and peas, especially for Sunday food and it can incite a more intense debate than politicians snapping at each other around election time when you ask: “gravy on the pie?” PIE! Quick! What’s the first thing you think of? ![]()
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