"What's the American man's favorite dessert? Most people would agree--it's pie. And heading the list is apple pie. Followed closely by cherry pie and peach pie and lemon meringue and a lot of others. If you care about pleasing a man--bake a pie. But make sure it's a perfect pie. How? Simple. Spend a little time with this chapter; pick up our sure-fire tips for flaky pastry. Then try one of our recipes--family-tested and guaranteed to satisfy. What more could you ask of a dessert?"
-Betty Crocker's Cookbook, 1972
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