We spent a great hour chatting Pie on the Radio with hosts Peter Moses and John Chuhran on WVOX AM-1460 yesterday. We talked about what makes Pros(e) of Pie a successful new tradition and may have convinced our hosts to come by for a chance to get their stories out.
Here are 5 clips from the show:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Pros(e) of Pie is all set for our second radio interview of the season!
You’ll be able to tune into WVOX this afternoon at 3pm on 1460AM or stream us live. Co-producers Ivy Eisenberg and Zak Shusterman will be talking Pros(e) of Pie, and the monthly blend of stories and pie that’s been selling out show after show for months.
September’s Best Pie winner was a Blueberry, Basil & Goat Cheese delicacy that the crowd couldn’t stop raving about. Thanks to this month’s Pie-master TC, now you can recreate this treat at home. Here’s the recipe. Why not invite some friends and enjoy it over shared stories!
Your favorite regular flaky pie crust
2 quarts plus a little more or less of fresh blueberries (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup cream (I use regular or light)
1/2 cup soft unflavored goat cheese
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1-3 Tbsp of chopped basil (or more or less to taste…I use 2-3)
1 large egg
pinch salt
Mix (whisk) all ingredients except blueberries until pretty smooth custard. Add berries and turn to coat well.
Pour into semi-baked pie crust ( don’t use completely raw as the bottom will remain mushy). I bake my crust for about 15 minutes, foil over edges, poking air holes down periodically. Let crust cool slightly.
1 cup (+/-) sliced raw, unsalted almonds
1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
1/3-1/2 cup granulated sugar (your taste for sweetness)
Mix all ingredients and spread evenly over top of pie.
Bake pie at 350* for 25 minutes. Leave in oven with temperature off for another 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before cutting.
Piemaster TC strongly suggests at least a few hours of refrigerator time to allow custard to fully set, and she also suggests adding lemon zest to the filling. ENJOY!
Thanks to everyone who came out to September’s sold out installment of Pros(e) of Pie. We heard prepared stories about molding young minds through snow play, building a community landmark and growing up on a street of large families. Brave audience members took up open mic slots to tell shorter stories that made us laugh, cry, and wonder in awe.
The vote-winning pie of the night was a tasty Blueberry, basil & goat cheese pie created by PoP fan TC that blew the audience away. Stay tuned for her generously shared recipe and video of the the night’s stories.
In the meantime, stay tuned for details on a very special Halloween edition of PoP at the legendary Sleepy Hollow cemetery and enjoy these photos from the evening.
Today’s Pros(e) of Pie Interview on WVOX has been pushed back to Sept 30. Tune in then for a recap of September’s stories, the winning pie and details on our special Halloween show.
NOTE: The Septembrer show is almost sold out again! Get one of the last few tickets before they’re gone:
In case you weren’t able to tune in to WFAS-1230 AM or stream at www.LisaWexler.com to hear coproducer Zak Shusterman being interviewed on The Lisa Wexler Show on Aug 30th, here’s a clip of the show. Hear Lisa enjoy some pie and learn about our storytelling format, the pie bake-off and what makes Pros(e) of Pie Westchester’s hottest new ticket.
UPDATE: The interview has been postponed until Sept. 30.
Pros(e) of Pie is getting lots of attention. Get ready for our second radio interview in two weeks!
In case you didn’t get enough of us on the airwaves last week, you’ll be able to tune into WVOX next Monday, Sept 16 at 3pm on 1460AM or streamed live to hear Pros(e) of Pie co-producers Ivy Eisenberg and Zak Shusterman talk about the monthly blend of stories and pie that’s been selling out show after show.
….& remember, tickets are going fast. So get yours before they sell out.
Tickets are already selling for September’s Pros(e) of Pie, the Hudson Valley’s most popular storytelling series. Come find out what’s drawing audiences to month after month of sold-out shows. Trust us, it’s not just the pie!
When: Sept. 21, 8pm
Theme: CHANGES
– Have a story related to changes in seasons, a change in plans, physical changes, puberty, even menopause? Give it a try – we have first time storytellers at every show!
***NEW TICKET POLICY***
To accommodate our sell out crowds, we have a new ticket policy:
Online ticketholders will be allowed in at 7:30pm to get first choice seats and first pick of pies.
A small batch of door tickets will be sold at the event beginning at 8pm.
Buy your tickets early to avoid the crowds and get the best seats. BUY TICKETS HERE!
PLANNING TO ENTER A PIE?
The pies entered in our bake-off are baked by members of the audience. Tempted to enter your creation for a chance to win a gift card? Just buy tickets early and try to drop your pie off by 7:30p for the best chance at votes!
If you’re interested in telling a story, email co-producers Ivy Eisenberg or Zak Shusterman for additional information and to schedule an audition.
If you couldn’t make it to August’s Pros(e) of Pie, you missed an evening full of great stories. For your viewing pleasure, here are a couple more that delighted our live audience. This first was from our featured line up – a a Stand-By-Me-style story from master storyteller Jim Keyes recounting a memorable summer ever growing up right here in Westchester, New York. The second was from our last open mic storyteller Tanya Monier reminding us that no matter your achievements, family will always find a way to be disappointed in you.
Remember, Pros(e) of Pie has been sold out two months in a row so plan to buy your tickets early for the next installment on September 21.
Co-producer Zak Shusterman will be interviewed on the The Lisa Wexler Show this Friday at 5:45p. Wanna listen in? Just tune in to WFAS-1230 AM or stream at www.LisaWexler.com to hear Zak tell Lisa about Westchester’s storytelling+pie sensation!