Fleur de Lolly column: Fried fruit pies a true Southern delicacy

In the Southern United States, fried fruit pies are synonymous with memories of your grandmother’s kitchen.When discussing these delicacies with friends who aren’t familiar with them, I have been met with quizzical looks and many questions. A fried pie? As in, you fried an ENTIRE pie? No, these are the cousins of those savory hand pies found in other parts of the country. Other fruits can be used, such as cherries or lemons. Or how about a sweet potato or chocolate filling? […]  » Read More