Grand Traverse Pie Company Celebrates ‘National Pie Day’ Monday January 23rd with a Michigan made celebration of pie! Grand Traverse Pie Company will celebrate the fruits of Michigan during NATIONAL PIE DAY on Monday, January 23, 2012. Each GT Pie Company locations will be celebrating by serving up a FREE SLICE of Michigan ABC Pie (Apple, Blueberry, Cherry) from 2 p.m. (more)
Tis’ the season to get those gifts for friends and family who live elsewhere. A great way to tick your way down that Holiday Shopping list is to send a mail-order item. Susan M. Selasky of the Detroit Free Press recommends several options for her readers in an article published recently. She mentions the Grand (more)
For the record, the Pie Lady thinks pie tossing is a waste of great pastry. No one knows for sure when it started, but people have been putting pies in the faces of other people for a long time. Maybe since the first pies were baked there have been disgruntled folks around who decided to (more)
Mark Twain Probably no other American wrote as many words about pie as Mark Twain, the sage of letters and author of some of the classics of American literature. Huckleberry Finn, one of American literature’s most famous characters, took his name from one of Twain’s favorite desserts – huckleberry pie. Twain so loved pies that (more)
One of the most heartwarming Pie Stories has taken place at the Munson Manor here in Traverse City, Michigan. Munson Manor is a non-profit Hospitality House affiliated with our local hospital, Munson Medical Center. The Manor provides a place for people to stay at a reduced rate while their loved ones are either in the (more)
“It’s amazing to be here because knowing the money goes to the community, it’s like I’m working for the community!” That’s the enthusiastic and optimistic attitude of Heather Bailey, an employee at the Grand Traverse Pie Co. since 2007 in Traverse City. Bailey’s signature smile and cheerful disposition are a staple in the Traverse City (more)
Brooke Nettz, Executive Director of Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center There is no doubt in my mind that pie will transform the course of history and make the universe a much better place. When I first met Denise Busley, she was warm and welcoming, which was just what I needed having just moved to the (more)
As the Holiday season is upon us once more, we’re reminded that it’s the time of year to enjoy our award winning Pumpkin Pie! The Detroit News voted our pie #1 in a blind taste test. They commented: “Great pumpkin flavor. Good crust. Very smooth filling. Rich, dark color. Good spice level. The flavors harmonize (more)
Cake had a huge head start, but the pure deliciousness of pie is closing the gap. Don’t believe us? At the Grand Traverse Pie Co. we see it all the time. Customers call or stop in to get a treat for a birthday celebration, and the lure of fresh-baked pie is too much to resist. (more)
Most of us are narrow minded when it comes to our pie. When we get a slice, we sit down and eat it- sometimes devour it – never stopping to think about why we have pie in the first place. Sure, it may not make the pie taste any better, but it’s interesting to note (more)