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John Catucci says You Gotta Eat Pies!

Posted by Natalia Buia on May 11, 2016

On National Eat What You Want Day (yes, it's a real thing!), there's nothing John Catucci wants more than a freshly baked pie. "There are not enough places that are doing pies. I want more pies! Not just savoury pies, I want dessert pies," says the You Gotta Eat Here! host. Lucky for him, we have an array of flavours to choose from, whether you prefer cherry, chocolate or strawberry rhubarb.

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
     
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    Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

    <p>When visiting <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/video/episode/lardo-priddis-view-shuswap-pie-company/video.html?v=393841731533">Shuswap Pie Company</a> in Salmon Arm, B.C., John sampled their legendary strawberry rhubarb pie declaring it "the best pie I've had in my life." He says the crust, both tender and flaky, was absolute perfection.</p>
  • Cherry Pie
     
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    Cherry Pie

    <p>John was rolling in dough at <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/photos/anna-maes/">Anna Mae's</a>, a Mennonite-run restaurant in Millbank, Ontario. The cherry pie is one of their most popular items on the menu. "I will eat an entire pie," says John. "That’s my downfall."</p>
  • Coconut Cream Pie
     
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    Coconut Cream Pie

    <p>This soft, fluffy cream pie topped with crunchy bits of toasted coconut will satisfy any sweet tooth. Since 1950, <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/photos/ernies/">Ernie's Coffee Shop</a> in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has had a long history of satisfied customers, and now we know why!</p>
  • Texas Trash Pie
     
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    Texas Trash Pie

    <p>You gotta head down south to Round Top, Texas for a slice of this mouth-watering pie. At <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/photos/royers-round-top-cafe/">Royer's Round Top</a>, they bake caramel, chocolate chips, coconut, graham crackers and pretzels into a pie crust for what they call "Texas Trash."</p>
  • Junkberry Pie
     
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    Junkberry Pie

    <p>Another hot item from Royer's Round Top is this sweet tart containing just about every type of berry imaginable. John loves his pies with crust on both sides, so this Junkberry is more like his Treasureberry. </p>
  • Flapper Pie
     
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    Flapper Pie

    <p>John loved this dessert pie from Hilltop Diner in Langley, B.C., with an egg-based meringue filling that's both spongy and creamy.</p> <p>Leave your dinner guests wanting seconds with <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/flapper-pie/13463/">this recipe for Flapper Pie</a>.</p>
  • Pie A La Mode
     
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    Pie A La Mode

    <p>Is there anything better than a slice of warm pie with a cold scoop of ice cream? At <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/photos/sweet-moses/">Sweet Moses</a> in Cleveland, Ohio, you'll experience ice cream and confections the way they were meant to be, like this warm, fresh-baked apple pie.</p>
  • Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon
     
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    Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon

    <p>Over in Calgary <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/video/episode/kekuli-cafe-big-ts-bbq-and-smokehouse-pressed/video.html?v=64742467941">Big T's BBQ &amp; Smokehouse</a> offers diners a sweet 'n' boozy pie made with Wild Turkey bourbon. This nice slice is served warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.</p>
  • Bucket of Mud
     
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    Bucket of Mud

    <p>This is no ordinary Mississippi Mud Pie — this is a bucket of the good stuff! When at <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/video/episode/charlenes-bayside-restaurant-tide-and-boar-gastropub-prince-alberts-diner/video.html?v=64704067920">Charlene's Bayside Restaurant</a> in Whycocomagh, N.S., feast on this gooey gathering of brownies, pudding, butterscotch and pecans.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/recipe/bucket-of-mud/12183/" target="_blank"><strong>Bucket of Mud</strong></a></p>
  • Sugar Pie
     
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    Sugar Pie

    <p>According to John, <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/photos/wilf-and-adas/">Wilf &amp; Ada's</a>, a newly renovated diner in the heart of downtown Ottawa, serves "the cutest breakfast ever." It also serves the sweetest desserts ever. The popular made-from-scratch sugar pie comes with a soft dollop of whipped cream on top for maximum sweetness. </p>
  • Sweet Potato Pie
     
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    Sweet Potato Pie

    <p>Sweet potato pie is a new tradition for some; it’s similar to a pumpkin pie, but with a little extra something going on. <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gotta-eat-here/photos/antoinettes/">Antionette's</a> in Whitehorse, Yukon, serves up Caribbean and Canadian infused meals, including this Tobagonian-style dessert. </p>
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