Pies mean Thanksgiving and Christmas and picnics. Auteur: Janet Clarkson Copy Quote More from Janet Clarkson “The Second Law of Pies: they must be baked, not fried (or boiled, or steamed).” “America has developed a pie tradition unequivocally and unapologetically at the…” “It could be argued that there is an element of entertainment in every pie, as e…” “The First Law of Pies: 'No Pastry, No Pie.”