Backstory

 I, like many others, discovered my love of baking from my Grandmother. One year, around the holidays, I asked her for the recipe to her legendary Christmas Trifle so I could make one at home. Her answer was short and sweet, “No…but I will show you.” A few days before Christmas, I went over to her house and learned directly from the master. She would guard the written recipes like they were Fort Knox, but always willing and happy to show you the steps in person. Over those three days, I watched my Grandma pour so much love and care into that single dessert that I was in awe. From those days onward, my baking journey had begun. 

Throughout the rest of school I continued experimenting and honing my craft. I would gleefully volunteer to make desserts for all of my friends’ birthdays while also being in charge of the mandatory Thanksgiving apple pie for my family. It was through that I discovered my love of pie. To me, nothing beats a flaky crust holding up a delicious filling. Whether sweet or savory, and no matter the flavor, pie has you covered.

From there I began perfecting my own pie recipes, often testing the results out with coworkers or my friends at game night. Slowly but surely finding the perfect balance of flavors for each one of my inspirations. However it wasn’t until one day, under the suggestion of my best friend, that the notion of sharing my pies with the world was even a possibility. But from that phone call, an idea was put in the oven…and Pie Rollers was born.

Now where does the nerdy part come in? I have always held a love for fantasy ever since my mom first read me the Hobbit as a little girl. As I got older I continued to expand my interest in all things nerdy. From books & movies, to video games, board games, and my personal favorite - Dungeons & Dragons, my nerdy nature is a big part of my life. So, no better way to pay homage than to name each of my pies in a nerdy fashion. And that is how nerdy meets pie!

Rebekah Troutner - Owner, Baker, & All Around Nerd