As I experimented with the viral Kool-Aid pie trend that has taken over TikTok, I decided to try my hand at homemade pies. Well, as close to homemade as I get by buying a pie crust and filling it with ingredients when it’s too hot to bake. When I unwrapped the package, I noticed a plastic piece protecting the graham cracker crust. Instead of tossing it, I remembered a clever trick I had seen on social media.
Food writer and co-founder of @didntijustfeedyou, @meghan_splawn, recently shared a PSA on Instagram about reusing the plastic pie crust cover. She explained that the plastic is meant to protect the crust in the store, but once you fill the pie with your ingredients, you can flip the plastic piece upside down and use it as a cover. Simply place it on top and crimp the aluminum edges around the lid to secure it in place.
While some may think this trick should be common knowledge, many found it enlightening. As someone commented, “I’m glad some people are learning this. We need a world where people aren’t scolded for things they don’t know. We did not all grow up learning the same things.” It’s true, not everyone has the same experiences or knowledge, and social media can be a great platform for sharing tips and tricks.
In my family, homemade pies were typically made with homemade crusts by my great-grandmother and grandmother, while my mom and aunts rarely ventured into baking pies. So, seeing a store-bought crust being used in this innovative way was a revelation.
The beauty of social media lies in the way it allows us to share knowledge and learn from each other. It’s a reminder that what may seem obvious to some could be groundbreaking for others. In the end, it’s all about spreading the wealth of information and making life a little easier for everyone.
As we continue to navigate the world of cooking hacks and kitchen tips, it’s important to embrace new ideas and share them with others. Who knows, you may just be the one to introduce someone to a game-changing trick that revolutionizes their culinary adventures.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.