Teachers -- do you want a pie?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our PTA is trying to give a pie to each teacher at the school. I'm happy to make a pie for someone that actually wants it, but I am finding it a little hard to believe that all the teachers actually want a pie. IME, there are a lot of people that don't like pie, a bunch of people that prefer their own home-made pie, and some people who just won't eat anything cooked in other people's kitchens. I wish the PTA had, instead of guaranteeing a pie for each teacher, just asked teachers to sign up if they affirmatively wanted a pie (and saying what kind of pie they want -- some people hate pumpkin, others hate pecan, some hate apple, most hate mince...).
I usually love our PTA, so trying not to criticize, but just really curious if these initiatives are actually popular with the teachers.

How about a $10 gift certificate for teachers instead? Food can be a tricky gift.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love pie, but I would prefer it come from a local bakery. I don’t trust people’s kitchens.

What exactly don’t you trust?

Are you afraid the student’s mom will nefariously tamper with it? Unlikely.

Do you believe a pie purchased in a grocery store or bakery was prepared in a cleaner kitchen? Lol. Not a chance.

Dog fur or cat fur in it if they have pets. Some people let cats jump up in their kitchen counters.

+1

Some people don’t wash the hands, lick the spoons, double dip, stick their finger in the batter for a taste, cough or sneeze on the food, have cats walking on the countertops, dog hair everywhere.

Some people are not very hygienic. Potlucks can be scary. I always ask who made what before I eat it.

Get pies at Costco. They are huge, reasonably priced and delish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:no. it needs to be store bought bc I don't trust people and my homemade pies are better.

I am curious about this. What don't you trust about people baking a pie? That they lick their fingers and would make you sick? That they would sneak in peanuts and you're allergic? I am seriously asking. If someone went to the trouble to make and donate a baked item, I am going to assume only the best about them. That they're clean, they're kind, they're generous. And if the baked good sucks (I also bake and am pretty good at it) I give them ALL THE UPs for trying! Baking something for someone is so nice!

Anyway, my 2 cents. My kids' PTAs have never done anything like this. I now work at a school and would be happy with a pie.

Being kind and generous does not mean a person is clean and hygienic.

As a teacher, I eat mostly pre-package food. The PTA does many breakfast, lunch and food events. Many teachers only eat only store bought foods. I am not alone. And if you make something, please make sure it looks appetizing and garnished nicely in a nice tray or platter. I’ve seen many unappetizing platters and won’t even touch it. Appearance matters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:no. it needs to be store bought bc I don't trust people and my homemade pies are better.

I am curious about this. What don't you trust about people baking a pie? That they lick their fingers and would make you sick? That they would sneak in peanuts and you're allergic? I am seriously asking. If someone went to the trouble to make and donate a baked item, I am going to assume only the best about them. That they're clean, they're kind, they're generous. And if the baked good sucks (I also bake and am pretty good at it) I give them ALL THE UPs for trying! Baking something for someone is so nice!

Anyway, my 2 cents. My kids' PTAs have never done anything like this. I now work at a school and would be happy with a pie.

I feel the same! I used to work in restaurants through college and some of them are DISGUSTING!! So gross. And, some of the people who cook your food, can also be a bit gross.

Store bought pies aren't necessarily going to be 'cleaner', IMO.

Eat the pie or don't, but I wouldn't summarily dismiss a homemade pie. Anyone willing to bake something gets credit from me, just like the PP says.

[Anonymous]

I like pie and would appreciate one to take home for our holiday meal. However, it has to be against a backdrop of generally feeling appreciated at the school. Otherwise, it will feel like apology pie.

[Anonymous]

Meh, I’d eat apology pie too.

[Anonymous]

Or a grade bribery pie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:no. it needs to be store bought bc I don't trust people and my homemade pies are better.

I am curious about this. What don't you trust about people baking a pie? That they lick their fingers and would make you sick? That they would sneak in peanuts and you're allergic? I am seriously asking. If someone went to the trouble to make and donate a baked item, I am going to assume only the best about them. That they're clean, they're kind, they're generous. And if the baked good sucks (I also bake and am pretty good at it) I give them ALL THE UPs for trying! Baking something for someone is so nice!

Anyway, my 2 cents. My kids' PTAs have never done anything like this. I now work at a school and would be happy with a pie.

I feel the same! I used to work in restaurants through college and some of them are DISGUSTING!! So gross. And, some of the people who cook your food, can also be a bit gross.

Store bought pies aren't necessarily going to be 'cleaner', IMO.

Eat the pie or don't, but I wouldn't summarily dismiss a homemade pie. Anyone willing to bake something gets credit from me, just like the PP says.

Pies made for Costco is not the same as a restaurant. They are mass produced in an automated factory. That is why they are so cheap. Very little human interaction. It’s cleaner than most hoses. A restaurant is different. Restaurants have health and food safe standards to get their food license. A home baker has none!

[Anonymous]

Sure! I’m in a school with no PTA in another district so anything is better than nothing. I love pecan pie.

[Anonymous]

Most people will eat a store bought pie. Only a few will eat a homemade one if they know who made it. Many homemade goodies go in the trash when teachers get home.

Signed,
A Teacher 🍎

[Anonymous]

Pies are made with pork lard that some teachers won’t eat. They often contain poisons like soy or vegetable oils also. Please don’t.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sure! I’m in a school with no PTA in another district so anything is better than nothing. I love pecan pie.

I'm the pp who also doesn't have a PTA. The admin does their best but can't really provide what other schools can to boost teacher morale. I would absolutely love something like this. If your school PTA has a huge budget, consider sponsoring even a tiny teacher treat for a Title I school--I guarantee it will be appreciated!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most people will eat a store bought pie. Only a few will eat a homemade one if they know who made it. Many homemade goodies go in the trash when teachers get home.

Signed,
A Teacher 🍎

That’s crazy.

Thoughtless, wasteful, crazy.

Homemade is better than store bought. Only a fancy bakery tops homemade.

If you are too paranoid to eat homemade baked goods you need therapy. Truly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:no. it needs to be store bought bc I don't trust people and my homemade pies are better.

I am curious about this. What don't you trust about people baking a pie? That they lick their fingers and would make you sick? That they would sneak in peanuts and you're allergic? I am seriously asking. If someone went to the trouble to make and donate a baked item, I am going to assume only the best about them. That they're clean, they're kind, they're generous. And if the baked good sucks (I also bake and am pretty good at it) I give them ALL THE UPs for trying! Baking something for someone is so nice!

Anyway, my 2 cents. My kids' PTAs have never done anything like this. I now work at a school and would be happy with a pie.

I feel the same! I used to work in restaurants through college and some of them are DISGUSTING!! So gross. And, some of the people who cook your food, can also be a bit gross.

Store bought pies aren't necessarily going to be 'cleaner', IMO.

Eat the pie or don't, but I wouldn't summarily dismiss a homemade pie. Anyone willing to bake something gets credit from me, just like the PP says.

Pies made for Costco is not the same as a restaurant. They are mass produced in an automated factory. That is why they are so cheap. Very little human interaction. It’s cleaner than most hoses. A restaurant is different. Restaurants have health and food safe standards to get their food license. A home baker has none!

No cleanliness standards, and usually a giant 150 pound shedding dog, or a cat or two climbing around. No thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most people will eat a store bought pie. Only a few will eat a homemade one if they know who made it. Many homemade goodies go in the trash when teachers get home.

Signed,
A Teacher 🍎

+1 Especially after covid. People usually think they are better bakers than they actually are.