peanut butter pie

(First off, just want to let you know I made it to Maddie's bridal shower! And it was wonderful and beautiful and I was so happy to be there! Secondly, I went to Aldi this morning during preschool, and bought food for weeks and weeks. I was loading my car when a really kind woman came and said she'd return my cart for me (handing me a quarter) and said, "you just look so miserable." Ha! I was so grateful that she would return my cart, felt so worn out, and laughed at her comment and said, "thank you." So that's the baby update. No news yet, though there are a few signs that make me think the whole shebang may be beginning...Actually, I just got up from a great night's sleep with no signs of labor. Happy Tuesday everyone!)

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My parents came to our house on their way to my Aunt Annie's church for her annual Pie Social. It's a fundraiser and Aunt Annie will bake eight or nine pies each year, all different varieties.

I feel very strongly that the world needs more Pie Socials. Anyone with me? I think I'd like to host a November gathering where the ticket to enter is a homemade pie. If I was invited to something like that I wouldn't miss it for the world!

Aunt Annie makes all sorts of pies: fruit, cream, and even a peanut butter pie.

I remember her telling me about the Peanut Butter Pie last year, and so this year as my folks left, I suddenly had a real hankerin' for a peanut butter pie. I googled and found this recipe and used a real pie crust I had in the freezer and added cool whip to the top and a little chocolate drizzle. And like all things peanut butter and chocolate, this pie did not disappoint.

It was also so rich and dense that a little goes a long, long way. I actually now have hopes to perfect this pie (or just ask Aunt Annie for her recipe!) This one was pretty dense and very, very full of peanut butter. I can't complain, my family loved it. But I'd like to attempt a lighter pie the next time around. Anybody have a peanut butter pie recipe you swear by? Let me know!