One of my most favorite local food blogs, My Own Sweet Thyme, has a wonderful post about pie on her blog…

In the small town where I grew up several decades ago, pies were plentiful. Pretty pies piled high with meringue or topped with decorative golden brown crusts were common. There were a wide variety of delicious fillings. Some made good use of plentiful seasonal produce. Others were designed to stretch a dollar or satisfy cravings for items that were hard to come by, simulating their taste or texture.

Go read her lovely post and recipe for Rhubarb Cream Pie. Bonus: always great photos.