Buy a Pie and make a Difference!

SLICE OF LIFE is the only area pie sales event allowing you to purchase your Thanksgiving pies while making an impact in the lives of thousands in need in our community. This large-scale bake sale is in its second year and not only allows you to purchase pies for you and your family, but also to complement the full Thanksgiving meals our clients will receive this year by purchasing a pie for them.

You have the choice of four delicious flavors:

Picture Perfect Pumpkin
Thanksgiving would not be complete without this traditional favorite. The creamy pumpkin filling, in a delectable crust, has the perfect mix of spices and great pumpkin flavor. You’ll certainly want to order more than one for your family and friends.

Harvest Apple Crumb
Perfectly flaky with just the right amount of sweetness, you’ll enjoy this classic pie filled with a bushel of apples, spices and topped with sweet crumbles. Whether you serve your pie alone or a la mode, it’s a must have.

Southern Pecan Pie
Embrace true hospitality by sharing this Southern treat with your holiday guests. Ya’ll will love this delicious buttery crust, loads of pecans and sweet gooey filling.

Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake
A chocolate lover’s delight! Your guests will go crazy over this rich, creamy cheesecake topped with a decadent dark chocolate ganache. It is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

PICKING-UP YOUR PIE
Upon purchasing your pie, you will be asked to select a Pie Pick-Up Location.  Pies are available to be picked-up at each site on Tuesday, November 25th from 10am-8pm. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at CVS Caremark, we are proud to offer 16 convenient Distribution Sites throughout the metropolitan area.  Food & Friends volunteers will be stationed at each site to help make sure your pick-up is as quick and easy as possible. Please note: Your pies are ONLY available for pick-up at the location you select when you place your order.

gelato in dc

if you’re like me, you love anything gelato related because that means somewhere, somehow, i can have some gelato and pretend i am in italy again!

I’ve got gelato on my mind because I just finished watching the CiaoDC! video on Gianluigi Dellaccio, owner of Dolci Gelati, based in Washington, DC. Though he does not have a store front yet, his gelato is sold at the National Zoo and Dean & Deluca in Georgetown. For the interview and video (on making his gelato), click here.

Other places in DC that also serve gelato:

1. Dolcezza Argentine Gelato Cafe — 1560 Wisconsin Ave NW (Georgetown)
2. Espresso & Gelato Bar — East Building, National Gallery of Art

I also buy “Ciao Bella” pints from Whole Foods.  If you have a favorite place close by, please add a comment.

(-tina)