Recently I found out I can order the famous Twin Peaks Cherry Pie. So, I did. It was indeed a cherry pie that will kill you; arrived at my door wrapped in plastic. There were about 2 yards of plastic wrap on the pie, guess they wanted to make sure it arrived fresh. I'm not sure if it was from all the wrap or if it was on purpose, but this pie had the softest crust I've ever bitten into. It was almost biscuit like, and that's what made it so good. I am not a fan of pie crust, I know its strange, but I'm just not, however, this pie crust was soft, sweet, and held up amazingly well to all of the bright red cherry slurry. My pie crust loving partner also remarked on the crust, so it isn't just crust hating weirdos like me that will appreciate it. Speaking of slurry, i may have mistyped. I couldn't think of a better word for the juicy portion, but the inside is definitely filled with plump whole cherries swimming in bright red sugary deliciousness. If you happen to be driving through North Bend, Washington, or simply live nearby, you should definitely stop into Twede's Cafe and try it. And if you don't live in Washington, well, shipping costs less than a plane ticket in most places.While Twin Peaks is a show that can stand up to time, to really appreciate it, you have to imagine time before tv was in the renaissance it is in now. Remember the second rate cgi relegated to the television world, the convoluted plot lines to stretch the time limit. Cinematic landscapes a la Walking Dead season 1 didn't exist outside of movieland. Soap Operas ruled the day. Indeed, a soap opera plays in the background of many episodes of Twin Peaks, mirroring the plot of the show. It was a good television show in a time when television wasn't known as good. Dale Cooper put a positive and mystical spin on the disallusion the 90s generation felt.
Cherry Pie is known as an American dessert. Just as Twin Peaks is a small town with a twist, Cherry Pie is the American dessert with character. Its a raunchier pie than apple, often used as innuendo for female sexuality (see: Warrant 1990 Sweet Cherry Pie). Laura Palmer isn't the clean innocent girl she first appears to be, nor is her grieving father; cherry pie is messier and more likely to stain than apple. In 1967, activist H. Rap Brown said, "Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie." That perfect flaky crust encloses a messy interior, much as the surface of small town American life hides the struggles and secrets of generations of hidden violence and broken dreams. Its a damn fine slice of life indeed. A little flaky, very sweet, and messy as can be.