Pietopia 2009 was so much fun, thank you to everyone who came out to sample some pies, helped with the event, and entered the contest! It was a hot one yesterday, temperatures rising up to almost 95 degrees. But people still came in droves and three of the four pies served were actually still warm from their bakers ovens! Nothing like fresh pie right from the oven, seriously–even if it is hot outside!

I’d also like to thank our gracious hosts, The Portland Farmer’s Market at Eastbank–what a tremendous place to do our event! It was fun to see people come sample some pie and then wander through the stalls filling their bags with fresh things. We also had a few goodies left for us from various vendors which was so nice.

It turns out that all of these lovely winners all have great websites and catering skills as well! Make sure to check them out: Sabrina of A Little Bit of Sweet (and made the apple cranberry pie), Kristina of Meat A La Mode (the white wine rabbit pie) and Elizabeth of Bluebird Pies (the Chocolate Filibert Coffee pie) are all three selling their pies and other great goodies too. Leela of Leelacyd.com is a local food connoisseur and food writer and she has a great blog you must see!
Next year, it would be great to have the pies featured at a local cafe: Pietopia Pie of the Month! It is always interesting to reflect back after such an event and think of how you’ll do it differently next time, I’ve certainly had a few of those ideas after this which I am excited to do.

Cheers!