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Lifes sweetest moments deserve to be celebrated with something equally sweet.
But we dont always have the time or the skills to bake something from scratchand thats perfectly fine.
Thats where the magic of a local Southern bakery comes in.
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Behind every dessert is a story of passion, perseverance, and creativity.
Here are 15 pie shops in the South that serve up decadent desserts and inspiring origin stories.
All are impeccably designed to make an ideal party centerpiece.
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Placing orders at least three weeks in advance is recommended.
sisterhoneys.com; 247 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32806; 407-730-7315
Proper Pie Co.
There are even vegan items, such as Strawberry Rhubarb and Chocolate Raspberry Cream.
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Everything on the menu is baked fresh, and they often sell outso online orders are encouraged.
Customers retrieve their purchases from the designated PieHole, aka the pickup window.
If you need a caffeine fix, Proper Pie serves coffee from local roaster Blanchards.
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It is truly something special with a consistency thats often been likened to that of a great Southern biscuit.
For those in the Raleigh area, walk-ins are welcome.
They ship several desserts across the nation through the mail-order food company Goldbelly.
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Boulevards menu changes according to both whats growing locally and what the bakers are inspired to make.
Theres also the Triple Berry Crumble in June, July, and August.
If youre in the mood for something savory, youll find several types of quiche as well.
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A kitchen of her own gave way to a new business altogether: Sugarfire Pie.
), Apple Crumb, and Red Velvet Whoopie Pies.
Ice cream and pie shakes add retro flair and round out the fun.
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The menu features former Pie Lab favorites and has over 40 different choices.
The bakery continues to be known for its Southern flavors, like Key Lime Icebox and Brown Sugar Buttermilk.
Come fall, youll find the irresistible Chocolate Bourbon Pecan and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge too.
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Riley learned of a bakery for sale in Bowling Green that came with a bigger share of the ration.
Ever the entrepreneurs, he and Katherine relocated there and started cranking out desserts.
The rest, as they say, is history.
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Rileys son and his family eventually took over the business, moving it to the current location.
Their large, domed cream pies are crowd-pleasers, with flavors running the gamut from lemon to butterscotch.
But back to dessert: The slices are supersize, and thats part of their appeal.
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Their considerable depth and heft and inventive flavors have attracted devotees from across the District.
They carry everything from cakes to pastries, but dont miss the pies.
Buttermilk and chocolate are available year-round, but the peach and cranberry versions make seasonal appearances.
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They also sell take-home crusts that you could fill and bake however you wish.
In all three of the locations, Chambers proudly goes by family recipes.
Bird donates all their leftover pastries and other sweets to local nonprofits at the end of each day.
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They also sell a variety of breakfast and lunch offerings (sandwiches, soups, and salads).
The small but mighty spot makes everything by hand in their on-site kitchen.
All total, they pull out 20,000-plus pies from the ovens each year.
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Quiches, cookies, and whoopie pies round out the menu.
Past flavors have included Chocolate Hazelnut Praline, Toasted Coconut Cream, Lemon Meringue, and Sugar Berry.
you’re free to even buy a pint or quart to take home.
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bonheureaston.com; 5 Goldsborough St, Easton, MD 21601; 410-464-7879
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