Mmmmm, pumpkin pie

I've been pretty disillusioned lately with both our municipal and state government authorities but this helps a little, anyway....

Illinois official state pie:
Now I can understand the sentiment of one dissenter who demanded blueberry pie. Some might accuse me of blasphemy but I actually like sweet potato pie even more than pumpkin pie. Then of course, you can never go wrong with traditional apple pie, but lemon meringue is pretty good, too. Or how about banana or coconut cream, or....

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Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on December 30, 2015 at 1:34pm

Now, when any major legislation is passed, typically there is a signing ceremony. In this case, I think a pie in the face ceremony would be more fitting. Yes, it's a horrible waste of perfectly good pumpkin pies, but at a minimum, Bruce Rauner, Michael Madigan and Rahm Emanuel should be present as recipients of the honor, attired in their best suits with full media coverage. In the best interest of the people of this fair state, it's the right thing to do.

Permalink Reply by Mike Schwab on December 31, 2015 at 8:24am
Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on December 31, 2015 at 12:36pm
Rhubarb - Raspberry Pie would be a more appropriate pie for this state.

Mmmm! Now I'm hungry. I think I'll have a snack and a drink!

Happy New Year to you, Joe Guzzardo and Mike Schwab! . . .
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Permalink Reply by Mike Schwab on January 1, 2016 at 11:33am

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcArnepkhv0 
Spaceballs - Raspberry Jam Jamming Radar.

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on January 1, 2016 at 1:26pm

Michael Winslow is amazing.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on January 1, 2016 at 2:01pm
"Raspberry! There's only one, man,
who would dare give me,
the raspberry, Lone star!"

Yes, great video clip!

Now back to the thread, Illinois produces enough apples and peaches that are tasty for pies! Yum!
Ugh! Pumpkin.
Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on January 2, 2016 at 2:02am

When in doubt, I can always rely upon the sagacious guidance of the grand master Foghorn Leghorn. 

"Now ah seigh, ah seigh, is any of this gettin' through to you boy?"

Permalink Reply by Louis K on January 1, 2016 at 3:36am
Illinois is the number one pumpkin producer in the US. In fact, we produce almost 50% of the pumpkins. I suspect that this is why it was voted the official pie, not anything to do with taste preferences.

http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/chart-gallery/detail.aspx?cha...
Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on January 1, 2016 at 6:02am

Well over 500 million pounds in 2013. Yet, according to this link, pumpkins aren't even in the top ten list of cash crops grown in this state. 

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