I was introduced to these pies while standing in the checkout at a local produce market, I grew up eating "pockets pies" some were fruity some were filled with chocolate and other custards, but the crust slightly glazed was what I really craved, a toasty pastry whether fried or baked they were irresistible and left a lasting impression. The display was filled with what seemed like an endless number of flavors and prices that tempted one to buy dozens without a single sampling. I dismissed it but the line was slow so I stood there staring at them with a thought could these be as delicious as I remembered knowing that the brand was unrecognizable to me and the product was hidden inside a rectangular box that a marketing genius designed to pull at the very depths of my soul - well at least had me wishing I had eaten breakfast before walking through these doors. The line inches forward and the lady pushing a basket of vegetables and a cantaloupe behind me was getting position on me, a moment longer and I'd miss my opportunity to try one. So as if these were on my grocery list I reached out and grabbed a few apple, a few cherry, a few peach, a few lemon, a strawberry, a blackberry as the woman watched with a question on her lips suddenly interrupted my shopping spree and asked if these pies were good and while holding a dozen or so I said "I have no idea" but I would be hosting a tasting later in the afternoon. I like these pies, some flavors better than others, but my logic tells me a semi-sweet glazed crust with a tart filling is best so lemon is my favorite followed by the tart cherry... read more