For Rossi Anastopoulo, pie is more than just a crust and a filling. It's a flaky, buttery, and sometimes even sticky lens through which to view the entirety of the American experiment. It's pie history.


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For Rossi Anastopoulo, pie is more than just a crust and a filling. It’s a flaky, buttery, and sometimes even sticky lens through which to view the entirety of the American experiment. It&#82…{ai:summary}<p>Rossi Anastopoulo views pie as a significant symbol of the American experience, emphasizing its historical and cultural importance beyond just being a dessert. He believes that pie encapsulates various aspects of American life and history. </p><p>#culture</p>

What’s so American about pie, anyway? We asked an IRL pie historian

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