Food is more than sustenance; it is a social technology that encodes values, memories, and power relations (Counihan & Van Esterik, 2013). In the twenty‑first century, the rise of digital platforms has transformed how families create, share, and preserve culinary knowledge (Kumar, 2020). , launched on 23 November 2025, is a multilingual, mobile‑first application that enables families to upload, comment on, and co‑author family‑specific pie recipes. While the platform’s primary function is culinary, its secondary impact—cultivating intergenerational dialogue—has attracted scholarly attention (Lee & García, 2022).
Not just any pies. My Family Pies was the name of the tiny bakery on the Cornish coast where three generations had kneaded, crimped, and baked their way into local legend. Liz’s grandmother had started it in 1965, using lard from the butcher next door and apples from the tree out back. Her mother turned it into a destination. By the time Liz was eleven, she was expected to be a prodigy.
I've just been informed that they're offering a special promotion in 2021, and I'm excited to see what new flavors and offerings they'll be introducing. Keep an eye on their website for updates!