Pi(e) Day is tons of fun

03 / 14 / 12

2 min read

What’s your favorite kind of pie? It’s 3-14 today, the perfect occasion for a celebration of both math and delicious baked treats with a flaky crust. Whether you prefer apple, berry, lemon meringue or any filling, it’s hard to find fault with a holiday that celebrates one of America’s favorite desserts.

Here’s a few little known facts about pie, courtesy of the American Pie Council, which promotes Pi(e) Day for students learning math and gastronomy enthusiasts alike.

Did you know?

Pie has been around since the ancient Egyptians, and reeds were used as a crust to contain the filling.
The first pie recipe was published by the Romans and was for a rye-crusted goat cheese and honey pie.
The crust of early English meat pies was called “coffyn”. Chicken legs left in the dish hung over the side of the dish and were used as handles. Eating the crust and calling it crust started in America around the time of the Revolutionary War.
The first cherry pie baking credit goes to Queen Elizabeth I, an early Martha Stewart?

Yardi Systems is celebrating Pi(e) Day with a pie tasting event at its headquarters in Santa Barbara, Calif. Talented employees/bakers will contribute the desserts. What’s your company doing for Pi(e) Day, and what’s your favorite kind of pie?

Check out pictures of the Pie contenders on the Yardi facebook page as well as some in the gallery below!

AUTHOR

Leah Etling is the founding editor of the Balance Sheet and a 12-year Yardi employee who also oversees press releases and social media. An award winning journalist, she holds a master's degree from UC Berkeley and is a native of Santa Barbara County, Yardi's home.

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