The Apple Pie I grew up eating — memory as a review

I grew up eating Apple Pie and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the sweet and tangy was right, sharp cheddar was handled the way it should be.

American cuisine is a mosaic of immigrant traditions adapted over generations. Growing up it was always a Southern BBQ joint, which shaped my reference point entirely. root beer alongside it is the only way it makes sense to me. It's hard to be objective about food you have emotional history with, but objectively: this is very good.