Sweety Pies: An Uncommon Collection of Womanish Observations, with Pie

A woman’s pie tells her story—and this soulful collection serves up both.

In this warm and witty celebration of womanhood, family, and food, author Patty Pinner shares 70 heirloom pie recipes gathered from the women who shaped her life. From Sister Baby’s Buttermilk Pie to Miss Hatfield’s Jelly Pies, each recipe is paired with a personal story—rich with humor, wisdom, and the kind of truth only passed down in kitchens.

More than a cookbook, Sweety Pies is a tribute to the women who taught us how to love, live, and bake from the heart. With every flaky crust and luscious filling, these pies reveal the values, quirks, and quiet power of the women behind them.

Inside you’ll find:

• 70 home-baked pie recipes, from classics to regional gems
• Stories that celebrate friendship, family, and womanish wisdom
• A soulful blend of culinary tradition and personal memoir

Perfect for bakers, storytellers, and anyone who believes food is love, this uncommon collection is as satisfying to read as it is to bake from.

Patty Pinner is the author of <i>Sweets: A Collection of Soul Food Desserts and Memories</i>, which Maida Heater called &#8220;a rare treasure.&#8221; An employee of the U.S. Postal Service, she lives in Saginaw, Michigan.