Justice of the Pies

Informationen zum Autor Maya-Camille Broussard is the chef-owner of the satellite bakery Justice of the Pies in Chicago and the star of the Netflix show Bake Squad; she has been featured in Esquire, the Chicago Tribune, Thrillist, and on Today. Maya-Camille, who is a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, strives to impact the world in a meaningful and positive waywhether it's through community-based activism or through a perfect Strawberry-Basil Key Lime Pie. Klappentext "75 sweet and savory pie, quiche, and tart recipes from one of the stars of Netflix's Bake Squad. Maya-Camille Broussard launched her social mission-based bakery, Justice of the Pies, as a way to honor her father's memory and their shared passion for pie-and justice. She also gives back to her community through teaching, donating, and empowering others. In Justice of the Pies, Maya-Camille celebrates the pies and other mouthwatering creations that have put her on the map, including her famous Salted Caramel Peach Pie, Brandied Banana Butterscotch Pie, Chicken + Biscuit Pot Pie, Fig + Pig Quiche, Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Cherry Tart, and Churro Whoopie Pies. There are also additional recipes for pie sides, crusts, and toppers to bring your bakes over the top--from praline sauce to spoon over the Blue Cheese Praline Pear Pie to sweet potato biscuits for topping the Sweet Potato + Lentil Pot Pie. Maya-Camille wants to be inclusive of all dietary choices and restrictions, meaning vegans and gluten-free bakers will find lots of inspiration and recipes too. Maya-Camille also highlights others who strive for social justice and equity with a profile and a recipe that honors their cultural background and mission--such as Fry Bread + Bison Tart for Lakota activist Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniels, who runs marathons to bring attention to missing Indigenous women, and Lemon Espresso Pie for Christopher LeMark, who launched the program Coffee, Hip-Hop, and Mental Health to destigmatize therapy in communities of color. In addition to the book's stunning photography and step-by-step photos, each profile is partnered with a beautiful illustrated portrait. Maya-Camille, who is a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, strives to impact the world in a meaningful and positive way--whether it's through community-based activism or through a perfect Strawberry-Basil Key Lime Pie"-- Leseprobe Introduction When people say pie, they often tend to draw out the vowels. It's like speaking a word and drooling at the same time. Piiiiiiiiiiieeeee. I've never heard anyone say cookie this way. Pies are nostalgic and timeless. Pies feel more grown-up than, say, a cupcake. But pies are also something many of us grew up with. I most definitely grew up with pies. My father, Stephen Broussard, was a self-proclaimed Pie Master. Early Saturday mornings, he'd tie on his apron that read Skinny People Make Bad Cooks, throw on his toque (yes, he actually wore the iconic chef's hat while cooking at home), blast his favorite jazz albums on the stereo, and bake a quiche. He felt that making quiches made him seem cultured. For him, quiche was like oui oui fancy. My family migrated north, to Chicago, from Louisiana, a state known for its culinary prowess. And there was no shortage of oneupmanship in my family's kitchens. Immediately after baking or cooking, my dad would call my aunt Sandy or my aunt Pat to taunt them about his food being better than theirs. The conversation went something like this: Hey, Pat, I made an apple cranberry pie last Sunday. It was pretty good. I served it with Yeah, you KNOW that I make a pretty good apple pie. I know, I get it. But what I'm saying is I just made one and it was pretty damn good. What did you put in it? Did you roll it around in cinnamon and sugar without cooking it down? I don't do it like that. I like to...

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Maya-Camille Broussard

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Pies (and tarts, quiches, and more) with a purpose from celebrated Chicago baker and star of Netflix's Bake Squad, Maya-Camille Broussard

"No one understands the power of forging human connection through baked goods better than pie-queen Maya-Camille Broussard. This new classic has me racing to my cupboards to bake something up."-Christina Tosi, chef and founder of Milk Bar

In Justice of the Pies, Maya-Camille Broussard shares more than 85 recipes for sweet and savory pies and other mouthwatering creations that put her social mission-based bakery on the map, including her famous Salted Caramel Peach Pie and Brandied Banana Butterscotch Pie, as well as hearty renditions like the Fig + Pig Quiche and Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Cherry Tart. Maya-Camille also tells the stories of heroes outside the kitchen: luminaries who strive for social justice and equity, and shares recipes they've inspired. Maya-Camille's bakery was launched in honor of her father, who was a criminal defense attorney and had a deep love of baking pie. Through her bakery she proves that good work and delicious decadence can go hand in hand.