The Power of Pie

Sweet treat transcends heritage, identity

Brooke Ramey Nelson

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“Peach at the Beach.” A slice of a Priester Pie takes center stage overlooking the Atlantic in Duck, NC.

Cruising around the Carolina countryside, straddling my new home state to the north and its smaller sister to the south, I’m put in mind of my quasi-native Texas (Yes, I’ve lived all over, but claim Texas as the Motherland). Driving winding roads on a fall day; the sun broadcasting warm energy through my windshield, and a whole heck of a lot to look forward to. My…

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Brooke Ramey Nelson

Native Texan & Mizzou Journalism grad. I’ve worked in newspapers, politics, PR & as a high school pubs adviser/AP English teacher. TOP WRITER?