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How a Smoke Signals Pie Gets Made

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No detail goes unnoticed—even the pie boxes.Peter Frank Edwards
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    Jensen bakes just a few pies each week, but each one is a work of art. The process begins with her small tabletop mill, in which she grinds local soft winter wheat berries.

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    The pie filling? Whatever’s in season. This week it’s a mix of Granny Smiths, Jonagolds, and Pink Ladies from a nearby farm.

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    Jensen draws a circle around the pie dish to form the top crust.

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    Cut-outs, stencils, and symbol-patterns are hallmarks of Jensen’s Internet-famous pies.

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    Jensen seals the pie with a pattern that looks intricate but is formed with a simple fork.

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    Using an X-Acto knife, Jensen creates leaf-like shapes.

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    Jensen patiently arranges the cut-outs on top of the patterned pies.

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    These beauties are ready for the oven.

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    Golden brown and oh-so delicious.

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    No detail goes unnoticed—even the pie boxes.