Issue No. 36: Holiday pies across the US

The holidays are quickly approaching, leaving Feast and Field craving one thing: pie! We talk to pie expert Jaynelle St. Jean, owner and founder of Pietisserie, a Berkeley, California, pie business that ships its traditional — and nontraditional — decadent pies anywhere in the U.S.

St. Jean not only gives us some insider tips on achieving the perfect lattice crust, but also shares a few of her favorite pie recipes so that you can finally win Friendsgiving with a dish that wows. Intimidated about getting started? We bring you our best beginner tips that will leave you with an expert-level pie.

Are you looking for a pie that will steal the party, but don’t want to put in the effort yourself? We’re also breaking down our favorite pie shops across the country that will ship a swoon-worthy pie directly to your door, just in time for Thanksgiving.