The Waitress: Good-Pie, Earl
This blog delivers recipes for all 18 pies mentioned in "The Waitress" 2007 screenplay in order of mention with recipes from ameture bakers as well as contributions from the cookbook inspired by the film and stage performance The Waitress Pie Book: Sugar, Butter, Flour with recipes by Sheri Castle. Today's pies are all about Earl, just like he prefers. We'll be baking #3 the "I Hate my Husband" pie, a chocolate and caramel combination, and #4 the "Spaghetti Pie" with some suggestions for modifications. Trigger Warning: This content contains themes concerning domestic violence. Earl. What comes to mind when you hear the name "Earl"? Our protagonist, Jenna, married Earl young before she realized what he was like. His possessive nature was seen as endearing during their courtship, but once married, possessiveness became controlling and abusive. A short digression. Back to "Earl." The meaning of the name has to do with English no...