It's wrong to say that tastes and preferences dictate who you are as a person.
But they definitely do say a lot about what you like to have in your life, and that's why they can identify elements of your personality.
One thing does unite all of us, however: food. You know what you like to eat, and you know what you don't like. Take pie, for example. Everyone has a favorite kind. The American Pie Council tallied all our favorites, and revealed that apple pie was the national favorite (at an impressive 19 percent).
But pies come in all shapes and sizes, in all colors, flavors, and textures. Just like people, they are each unique in their own ways, and reflect distinct characters.
Take a look at the pies featured below, and pick the one that you're the most drawn to, or that you most enjoy savoring, and see what key attributes are associated with it.
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Pick your favorite type of pie, then keep scrolling down.
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1. Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie isn’t reserved only for Thanksgiving — and if you’ve chosen this as your favorite pie, you would know. At a 13 percent “approval rate,” pumpkin is currently America’s second favorite kind of pie, after apple pie,
Very few festivity foods have deeper American roots than the pumpkin. It was one of the earliest "import" foods that the Europeans brought back from the New World. While the orange squash quickly became a big part of England's pie-making culture, it was also beloved by our country's first colonists, and has remained a staple ever since then.
You are most likely an emotionally stable and consistent person. Just as the pumpkin pie is classic, you too are effortlessly elegant. You dislike drama and unwarranted chaos. To you, having a peace of mind and living in a calm environment is very important. In addition, you are immensely reliable, and everyone around you knows it.
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2. Lemon Chess Pie
In Classic Home Desserts, a book featuring heirloom dessert recipes written by Richard Sax, the classic chess pie has southern roots. It has also been called the "pantry pie," because it's made of everyday ingredients. It's also a pie that easily adjusts to whatever ingredients you have on hand — hence, the many variations, from orange to cherry-flavored fillings.
If you love lemon chess pie, then you truly enjoy all the flavors of the south. You certainly have a sweet tooth, and have an affinity for comfort food. At your core, you are welcoming, understanding, and accepting — especially to strangers or outsiders. You are truly someone who understands the meaning of great southern hospitality.
Sometimes, you do have a quirky, whimsical side. Next time you feel like following something off the beaten path (whether it’s taking up a class or activity, or crafting something new), don’t be scared to do it differently!
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3. Cherry Pie
Cherry pie has a strong history in America. It has roots in North American, German, and Austrian cuisine. It was very commonly eaten during the summer months, long before refrigerators were invented, and was undoubtedly a staple at big celebrations.
If you love a good cherry pie, then you’re likely to be someone who loves the excitement of life. You always want to be kept on your toes, and are always on the lookout for a new hobby in your life, or an amazing new television show to follow.
But you seek more than entertainment: you love to find meaning in the bigger picture of life and apply it to your own life. By doing this, you will never become bored in life.
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4. Chocolate Cream Pie
Though not listed as one of the greater favorites by the American Pie Council, chocolate-based pies are just as glorious. The chocolate cream pie, in particular, also known as the chocolate tart, and has been billed as a rich, gourmet dessert. A recipe of it dating back to 1770 appeared in an early 19th-century cookbook for "opulent families."
A chocolate cream pie's rich notes and flavors reflect a very genuine, loving, and passionate personality. You are likely the one who people go to when they need comforting, or when they’re looking for reassurance.
You are a true romantic and adventurer on the inside. Everything you do for your friends and family, you do it out of pure love and concern.
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5. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
It is often said that Benjamin Franklin was the one who brought rhubarb seeds (the vegetable originated from western China, Tibet, Siberia, and Mongolia) to America. Since then, it has been added into pies that have become wildly popular in both southern states and the New England region. The rhubarb plant is also known to be able to survive in cold, harsh climates.
If you love this combination pie, you’re the person who mostly likely isn’t afraid of being uprooted. You welcome change, love festivities, and enjoy creating things with your hands and re-envisioning things, whether it’s diving into a DIY project or rearranging the furniture in your home.
When picking out designs, you love to mix old with new — a bit of graceful nostalgia goes perfectly with fresh, contemporary ideas, is what you always say.
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6. Peach Pie
Peach pie has been around forever — and there's no right way to serve it. The superbly versatile pie can be plated both hot and cold, and can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches.
If you love a peach pie, you love a good challenge. You love for your mind to be stimulated — and that definitely makes you a thinker, someone who learns from mistakes, mishaps, and trials. If there’s one thing that sets you apart from the people you know, it’s that you hate to fail.
You have had to overcome some notable obstacles in your life, things that some people can’t even begin to fathom. But your determination to succeed and to keep going is what made you stronger in the end. You like setting goals for yourself, and love to reach your targets.
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7. Sweet Potato Pie
In 1936, American botanist and inventor George Washington Carver tried to trace the origin of the sweet potato, but failed to find solid evidence. But the sweet potato, like the pumpkin, has been around since colonial times. And like many other sweet potato recipes, the pie was likely adapted from elements of African cuisine, and is a staple of soul food today.
You love to be different than everybody else; you love to stand out. You’re not afraid to break away from the mold, or what is traditional or expected. And while you love a stable home life, you’re always looking to change up elements that will only help you improve what already exists.
In addition to shaking things up, you love to make sure that everyone around you is enjoying themselves as much as you are. That’s why you make the perfect party host: people love your spontaneity, spunk, and creativity.
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8. Bourbon Pecan Pie
Clocking in at 12 percent as the nation’s third favorite kind of pie, pecan is one of the truly versatile flavors of pie.
Pecan pie is very popular in the states of Alabama and Georgia, but is especially beloved in the Oklahoma panhandle. It is named the dessert in the "official state meal," whose other components are grits, chicken fried steak, and cornbread.
There are many other possible adaptations of this favorite — bourbon pecan just happens to be a wonderful southern favorite — and the hickory nut can be combined with so much else to make fantastic fusions: cream, maple, and brown sugar are just a few.
If you’re a pecan pie lover, you’re most likely to be thoughtful and analytical. You are rational in situations when others aren’t, and that’s why friends and family come to you whenever they are ready to make big decisions or changes in their lives.
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9. Lattice-Top Blueberry Pie
You certainly are an intelligent, refined person, with excellent taste. That’s not to say you’re hoity toity — far from it. Blueberry pie is considered one of the easiest pies to make because it does not require pitting or peeling.
Thus, you are definitely easygoing. Others readily welcome your advice, and you are a very grounded, open-minded person. You can sometimes be particular about things in your life, such as purchases, arrangements in your home, and plans for the weekend.
But you have as deep an appreciation for other people’s successes and accomplishments as you do your own. That’s why people are drawn to you: for your warm presence and strong sense of empathy.
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10. All-American Apple Pie
If you’re a classic apple pie lover, then you are most likely an independent thinker and a thoughtful, compassionate person. In addition, you’re most likely to be the grounded, realistic one in your friend group.
According to the American Pie Council, apple pie is the absolute American favorite, at 19 percent. One of the favorite summer activities is apple picking — many "pick your own fruit" orchards hold events and classes that teach attendees how to make excellent dishes out of fresh produce. It has really become a great family and community activity.
You also love the outdoors, and any fun group activity. This includes playing sports, going camping, biking, rollerblading, and others. In short, you love to be active.
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