Pi Day Boosts Pie Shop in Anchorage

0:00What's up? I'm Corey, and these are your headlines from Anchorage News Today. A pie stop in Anchorage, Alaska, turns Pie Day on March 14 into a major event, with sales jumping to five times the usual amount. The shop, known for its flaky crusts, draws crowds celebrating the math constant pie at 3.14. Owner Steve Satterley helps run the place he bought nine years ago for his granddaughter. Satterley learned pie making from his mom back in Pennsylvania before college, starting with a basic recipe from the back of a Crisco can. He has tweeted over the years, but the crust remains his favorite part and a big reason customers return for holidays. The extra rush on Pie Day means long hours for the small team, but it provides a financial boost. People usually order ahead for other holidays like Thanksgiving, yet Pie Day brings last-minute buyers looking for a fun treat. This year, though, Pie Day lands on a Saturday, which could change things. Since an engineering firms, typical buyers might skip out since schools and offices are

1:02closed. Still, the team hopes to sell 200 to 300 pies. That revenue offers some relief, letting the shop coast through the slower months ahead. For Satterley and crew, it's a sweet way to mark the day. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.