Okay, I'll admit it. I'm a little obsessed with the pie lady. Even though I have never, ever bought one of her fresh-baked pies.

What the heck am I talking about? If you've hung out in the Quarter much during the late afternoon/early evening hours, you've probably heard her call at some point or other. "Pie Lady....Piiieee Lady." I've heard her from a distance, I've walked past her, I think I even might have made brief eye contact with her once. But I've never purchased a pie from her. I imagine they're probably all pretty delicious. You know....if you like pie that is.

I've heard her list off what she offers to customers while I was walking past. I'm pretty sure a typical offering is apple pie...maybe sweet potato or pecan as well. You know, those types of flaky crusted pies that could hold up well in the heat while she peddles them on the streets of the French Quarter. Unfortunately for me, the only types of pies I really like are the creamy varieties. Chocolate cream, key lime, etc. Not really the best type of dessert to try to sell outdoors.

Still though. One day I'd really like to buy one of her pies just to know if they're as heavenly as my imagination makes them out to be. Just to say I've done it.

photo courtesy Vita Arina on Flickr