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Pies are our passion. Nothing compares to the anticipation of the first bite into a freshly baked pie with an amazing crust and delicious filling. Well, maybe the second bite . . . but you get the idea.
Our story began in the early 1900s when millions of Europeans migrated to North and South America in search of new horizons and new opportunities. My ancestors were among those who took the long journey from Italy, Lithuania, and Germany to start a new life in Brazil. Besides hope and strong family values they also brought along something very special: Old-Country pie recipes.
Pies were always the highlight of our family events but it was not until the late 1980s that my father decided to share a little bit of our tradition with everyone else. And that, for the delight of pie fanatics everywhere, was when “Toda-Torta” (“All Pies” in English), a traditional pie bakery was founded in the heart of Brazil’s largest metropolis: Sao Paulo. Our delicious savory and sweet pies became an instant success. Not only did they taste fabulous, but they also looked amazing. The unmatched crispy golden crust combined with sophisticated fillings provided for structural consistency and an extraordinary eating experience.
Fast forward to 2015, and as a third generation of the Libonati-Mormanno and the Gugiewich-Herrmann families and one of the founding members of the “Toda-Torta” I am honored to bring our traditional pies to your table. “The Pie Inc.” brings you the same exact beautiful, delicious, and crusty pies once prepared by my grandparents. I invite you to join me and take this journey of love and tradition all over again.
With love,
Trivia
Did you know that Ancient Greeks were the originators of the pastry shell? And that the Romans helped spread the word about pies around Europe?
History claims that pies were introduced in England around the twelfth century and were called Pyes. According to records, early pies were predominantly meat pies and by design there was more crust than filling (for storage and transportation purposes).
Fruit pies or tarts (pasties) were first made around the 1500s and through the centuries many other European regions adopted pies as part of their culture. French, Italians, and even Russians contributed to redefining the pastry of the pie, making it tastier, flakier (or crustier) by applying new methods of adding butter, rolling, and folding the dough.
Well, now you know. . .
