January 27, 2021
Americans Are Craving Pie: Here's Which Kind
Matthew Wexler READ TIME: 1 MIN.
A new survey by OnBuy reveals that Google searches for "pie" have skyrocketed by 50% in the past week. Perhaps people are turning to comfort foods as the pandemic wears on or spending more time in the kitchen.
"People are moving on to more complex cooking, and we don't see that going away," Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen told The New York Times. From sourdough starters to shortcrust, home bakers are embracing their inner Edd Kimber. Here are the top pies, according to OnBuy's research:
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Pie
Matthew Wexler is EDGE's Senior Editor, Features & Branded Content. More of his writing can be found at www.wexlerwrites.com. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @wexlerwrites.