IT’S TIME FOR A PIECE OF PI!
You knew it was coming, right? A PIE post on PI DAY! The word nerd number geek in me is giddy to ADD a special pie to my blog. There were MULTIPLE recipes to consider and I had to SUBTRACT several worthy candidates. In the end, I decided to feature a pineapple pie. Why? Because the word pineapple contains PI! Is that not geeky enough and cheeky enough for you?
I am not a math whiz. Language has always been my stronger suit, but I proudly represent my math brain pals by bravely dressing the part!
So let's put on our thinking caps and discuss π. Trying to explain pi is like trying to describe the Trinity. It’s a universal constant, transcendental and infinite, a concept so expansive our puny human brains can’t quite wriggle it into a box.
Pi represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Dividing the circumference by the diameter of any and all circles will yield the same result. Basically, no matter how you slice pi, it will always remain a constant 3.14159. Pi (π) is also the 16th letter in the Greek alphabet. I’m on the cusp of posting 16 blog entries in my 50-pie quest. Let me number nerd out on you. Fifty pies divided by sixteen equals 3.125, as close to the pi formula as I'll get on my pie journey. And to think this has transpired on March 14, World Pi Day, the mathematical stars are truly aligned!
On this March day smack dab in the thick of Montana's "mud season", I'm craving color and sunshine. As the dingy melting snow recedes, matted tufts of brown grass are exposed, finally freed from their suffocating winter dungeon. The promise of new growth is around the corner. I've chosen this pineapple pie to herald the imminent springtime. It's sunny yellow color and bright citrus taste is a sure cure for my spring fever. The recipe is truly as easy as pie with minimal ingredients and simple steps, a quick fix to my winter blues. There is no rocket science involved and no doctorate of mathematics required, but to satisfy the nerds out there, I've dubbed it PIneapple pie.
An added bonus is the lower calorie count from lighter ingredients. Yogurt + Pineapple + Cool Whip = Yummy. There's no arguing that the result of this equation is guilt-free deliciousness. I think you'll discover that slicing across the diameter of this pie won’t add to the ratio of your circumference. So be my guest: celebrate PI with PIE!
PINEAPPLE PIE
1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple
2 6-ounce containers Yoplait pineapple yogurt
2 3.4 ounces packages sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
1 store bought low-fat graham cracker pie crust
Low-fat Cool Whip
In a large bowl mix crushed pineapple, yogurt and pudding mix. Fold in half the container of Cool Whip. Pour into pie crust and spread evenly. Chill for several hours. Before serving top pie with more Cool Whip if desired.
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