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Simply Delicious Pies, Pot Pies, Quiches and Cheesecakes
handcrafted with fresh, local organic ingredients
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BRIDES CHOICE AWARDS 2011
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ABOUT US
We are a Santa Barbara bakery specializing in delicious handcrafted pies, quiches, pot pies and cheesecakes using fresh local organic ingredients! We are committed to supporting our local farmers and community by using locally grown seasonal organic fruits, vegetables, and antibiotic/hormone free free-range eggs in our handcrafted bakery items. All of our other ingredients, including dairy, are purchased from local businesses and co-ops.
By using locally grown seasonal produce we can guarantee the finest, freshest ingredients to produce the most delicious product for you and your families to enjoy. We are the only local pie shop offering pies with organic ingredients, as well as GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN and SUGAR FREE crusts. Our pricing is competitive. Give us try and see the difference!
By using locally grown seasonal produce we can guarantee the finest, freshest ingredients to produce the most delicious product for you and your families to enjoy. We are the only local pie shop offering pies with organic ingredients, as well as GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN and SUGAR FREE crusts. Our pricing is competitive. Give us try and see the difference!
PLACE AN ORDER
Place your order today before they are all gone! All of our products can be made to order, when you order them. Please send us an email at orders@simplypiessb.com or call us at 805.845.2200 with your order. We prefer 48 hours notice. We can make arrangements for large orders and orders requiring special delivery dates. Just ask us!
Please include in your order request:
- Your name
- Address
- Phone/email
- Date of delivery
- Specific order & any special requests
We will get back to you promptly to confirm your order!
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash, check or credit cards accepted.
MEDIA - SIMPLY PIES
TESTIMONIALS
"That was one terrific apple pie. Unbelievable over the moon crust! Apple slices were delicious."
~Elizabeth and Lincoln, Santa Barbara, CA
"My son tried the gluten free pies and couldn't believe the crust was gluten free...he said that they were the best tasting crusts he had ever had! We just wish that you all were up here near San Jose!!! I just heard from my sister-in-law, her family loved the apple pie! My brother who usually won't touch anything gluten free loved this crust and can't say enough...thanks again."
~Leslie S. Los Gatos, CA
"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! With your delicious gluten free, agave sweetened pie you have made my birthday celebration what I long for. Everyone loved the gluten/sugar free alternative as much as the regular and there were no left overs of either. So, today I ordered an additional gluten free pie for myself to enjoy over the next few days! Thanks for creating a delicious juicy flavorful fresh fruit pie that also meets the dietary needs of many people. I have become a loyal customer!"
~TL in Santa Barbara
"I died today and went to coconut cream pie heaven!!!! Thank you Thank you!"
~Joey G., Santa Barbara, CA
"This is the best quiche! Great Chocolate Pie!"
Gary Fruin, KLITE Santa Barbara
"Truly AMAZING quiche and pie!"
~Julie Ramos KTYD Santa Barbara
"Best quiche I ever had. Real men DO eat quiche!"
~Hayseed and David Perry, KTYD Santa Barbara
"Thank you for baking us a wonderful pie. We wish you every measure of success and hope to introduce your name to our friends and associates. The pie is delicious and worth every minute on the road."
~Susan, Los Angeles, CA
"Just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed the cheesecake you delivered to my house on Sunday. My husband declared it was the best cheesecake he had ever eaten! My daughter-in-law, who doesn't like cheesecake had a small sliver to be polite and ended up having 2 pieces. I will be definitely ordering from you again very soon."
~ Ivy E., Santa Barbara, CA
"The peach pie was AWESOME! We were floored when we tasted it."
~ Erica M., Santa Barbara, CA
"The quiche was worth the money. It is unbelievable!"
~ Wendy H., Buellton, CA
"Oh we LOVED the apple pie. My son could hardly stay away from it and was terribly disappointed when it was gone. My daughter who claims to not like pie was all over it. Believe me, I got my fair share! I am a pie maker myself, so we are pretty picky about pie. You make a lovely crust."
~Brooke A., Ventura, CA
~Elizabeth and Lincoln, Santa Barbara, CA
"My son tried the gluten free pies and couldn't believe the crust was gluten free...he said that they were the best tasting crusts he had ever had! We just wish that you all were up here near San Jose!!! I just heard from my sister-in-law, her family loved the apple pie! My brother who usually won't touch anything gluten free loved this crust and can't say enough...thanks again."
~Leslie S. Los Gatos, CA
"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! With your delicious gluten free, agave sweetened pie you have made my birthday celebration what I long for. Everyone loved the gluten/sugar free alternative as much as the regular and there were no left overs of either. So, today I ordered an additional gluten free pie for myself to enjoy over the next few days! Thanks for creating a delicious juicy flavorful fresh fruit pie that also meets the dietary needs of many people. I have become a loyal customer!"
~TL in Santa Barbara
"I died today and went to coconut cream pie heaven!!!! Thank you Thank you!"
~Joey G., Santa Barbara, CA
"This is the best quiche! Great Chocolate Pie!"
Gary Fruin, KLITE Santa Barbara
"Truly AMAZING quiche and pie!"
~Julie Ramos KTYD Santa Barbara
"Best quiche I ever had. Real men DO eat quiche!"
~Hayseed and David Perry, KTYD Santa Barbara
"Thank you for baking us a wonderful pie. We wish you every measure of success and hope to introduce your name to our friends and associates. The pie is delicious and worth every minute on the road."
~Susan, Los Angeles, CA
"Just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed the cheesecake you delivered to my house on Sunday. My husband declared it was the best cheesecake he had ever eaten! My daughter-in-law, who doesn't like cheesecake had a small sliver to be polite and ended up having 2 pieces. I will be definitely ordering from you again very soon."
~ Ivy E., Santa Barbara, CA
"The peach pie was AWESOME! We were floored when we tasted it."
~ Erica M., Santa Barbara, CA
"The quiche was worth the money. It is unbelievable!"
~ Wendy H., Buellton, CA
"Oh we LOVED the apple pie. My son could hardly stay away from it and was terribly disappointed when it was gone. My daughter who claims to not like pie was all over it. Believe me, I got my fair share! I am a pie maker myself, so we are pretty picky about pie. You make a lovely crust."
~Brooke A., Ventura, CA
"Your cappuccino cheesecake was a delicious way to end my daughter's wedding shower luncheon. Since we had ordered this cheesecake previously for a 50th birthday party, we knew it would be a big hit for this occasion as well."
~Joan H., Santa Barbara, CA
"Everyone RAVED about the cheesecake! Everyone loved it! It was absolutely delicious!"
~Rebekah B., Santa Barbara, CA
"You have mastered the art of making a pie crust, making it uniquely yours. The quiches and the fruit pies we had were delicious and filling! Thanks for providing this service."
~Joan H., Santa Barbara, CA
"Undeniably the best quiche I've ever had!"
~ Bob R., Claremont
OUR OFFERINGS THIS MONTH
PIES
- Apple
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Mixed Berry (Blackberry and Blueberry)
- Strawberry Rhubarb
- Rhubarb
- Chocolate Cream
- Coconut Cream
- Lemon Dream
- Lemon Meringue
- Pecan
- Pumpkin
- Peach
QUICHE
- Veggie Medley - carrots, broccoli, and zucchini with gruyere cheese in our savory thyme crust.
- Mediterranean - zucchini, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes with gruyere cheese in our savory thyme crust.
- Carmelized Onion and Mushroom with gruyere cheese in our savory thyme crust.
- Bacon Leek (Lorraine) with gruyere cheese in our savory thyme crust.
CHEESECAKE:
- Plain Cheesecake (New York Style)
- Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Cheesecake
- Chocolate Swirl
- Cappuccino
- Lemon
- Dulce de Leche
- Pumpkin
SIMPLY PIES DONATES OVER 150 CRUSTS TO ORGANIC SOUP KITCHEN
This week we donated over 150 frozen pie shells to the Organic Soup Kitchen to help feed our community for Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our all our wonderful customers who support our mission for keeping it local and eating healthy organic food. It takes a community!
BAKING INSTRUCTIONS for PIE SHELLS
For Single Crust Pies or Quiches
1. Preheat oven according to your recipe.
2. Remove pie crust from freezer.
3. Pour filling into crust, and bake as your recipe directs.
For Double Crust Pies
1. Preheat oven according to your recipe.
2. Remove pie crusts from freezer, allow to thaw.
3. Pour filling into crust. Brush edge of crust with water.
4. Take second thawed crust out of pan and place over pie filling, press edges together to seal.
5. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Optional: Brush pie with a small amount of cream then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
For No Bake Pies
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Prick bottom and sides with a fork all over the pie crust.
3. Bake empty pie crust in preheated oven on center rack until golden brown around the edges about 10 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, let cool and pour the no bake filling of your choice into the pie crust.
Product will be very hot. Use caution when handling. Individual ovens may vary. Baking instructions should be used as a guideline.
1. Preheat oven according to your recipe.
2. Remove pie crust from freezer.
3. Pour filling into crust, and bake as your recipe directs.
For Double Crust Pies
1. Preheat oven according to your recipe.
2. Remove pie crusts from freezer, allow to thaw.
3. Pour filling into crust. Brush edge of crust with water.
4. Take second thawed crust out of pan and place over pie filling, press edges together to seal.
5. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Optional: Brush pie with a small amount of cream then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
For No Bake Pies
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Prick bottom and sides with a fork all over the pie crust.
3. Bake empty pie crust in preheated oven on center rack until golden brown around the edges about 10 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, let cool and pour the no bake filling of your choice into the pie crust.
Product will be very hot. Use caution when handling. Individual ovens may vary. Baking instructions should be used as a guideline.
BAKING INSTRUCTIONS for FRUIT PIES
Preheat oven to 450˚ F with sheet pan or cookie sheet in oven.
Cut 5 steam vents in top pie crust. Brush lightly with cream or milk. Sprinkle with sugar. Place foil ring on edges of pie crust if not in place.
When oven reaches temp, place pie in oven on sheet pan.
Bake at 450˚ for 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temp to 425˚ F and bake for approximately 50 minutes or until top is browned and filling is bubbling slightly through steam vents. If top browns too quickly before filling bubbles, lay foil sheet loosely over top of pie. Make certain to keep steam vents open by gently running knife through slots if necessary.
Remove pie from oven and allow to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Do not cover while cooling.
After completely cooled, store at room temp covered with foil. Refrigerating will compromise crust texture.
Cut 5 steam vents in top pie crust. Brush lightly with cream or milk. Sprinkle with sugar. Place foil ring on edges of pie crust if not in place.
When oven reaches temp, place pie in oven on sheet pan.
Bake at 450˚ for 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temp to 425˚ F and bake for approximately 50 minutes or until top is browned and filling is bubbling slightly through steam vents. If top browns too quickly before filling bubbles, lay foil sheet loosely over top of pie. Make certain to keep steam vents open by gently running knife through slots if necessary.
Remove pie from oven and allow to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Do not cover while cooling.
After completely cooled, store at room temp covered with foil. Refrigerating will compromise crust texture.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS
Our quiches are fully cooked. Warming to desired temperature is all that is required.
Preheat oven to 400˚ F with sheet pan or cookie sheet in oven.
When oven reaches temp, place quiche in oven on sheet pan.
Bake at 400˚ for 20 - 30 minutes if frozen. Less time if partially thawed.
Enjoy!
Preheat oven to 400˚ F with sheet pan or cookie sheet in oven.
When oven reaches temp, place quiche in oven on sheet pan.
Bake at 400˚ for 20 - 30 minutes if frozen. Less time if partially thawed.
Enjoy!
LARGE ORDER INFORMATION
If you are a caterer, event planner or restaurant, please call or email us to obtain pricing.