"A lot of people have never really had the chance to taste a decent apple pie, but after a minute's sensual reflection will know positively what they would expect if they did. They can taste it on their mind's tongue . . . " ~ M.F.K. Fisher, "Mom, The Flag and Apple PIe." Rhapsodizing yesterday about apple pie as a supreme American icon brought back some fond memories. My mom's not a baker, but two of her younger sisters made very... read more