May 9/Prepared Foods’ May 2011 -- Experts predict 2011 will be the year of the pie. “What makes pies particularly trendy this year is, among other things, their versatility,” offers Linda Hoskins, executive director of the American Pie Council. The many sizes and flavors allow for much creativity, but smaller pies are especially trendy now, with fruits that are in season.
Like anything else, pies can contribute to a healthy diet, as seen in recent pie contests around the country; there are healthier categories, such as gluten-free and no-sugar-added pies. Pies are used for all sorts of events, including weddings. Handheld pies are particularly good for picnics and outdoor outings. “There is always something new that can be done with pie, it just takes imagination and creativity,” states Hoskins.