The genius trick for better pies

Sizzling food news No Images? Click here     The summer sun has ripened cherries, peaches and blueberries to sheer perfection, which means it's time to bake some pies! My hands are semi-permanently stained red from the gallons of cherries I've pitted this summer, but it's worth it for a beautiful slice of cherry pie. We've got a genius pie-making tip that'll give you a thick, stand-up filling every time, plus some stories that'll make you change the way you think about meat. Happy weekend! XO, Kristen Never make a runny pie again   What if there was one ingredient you could add to fruit pie to give it a nice, thick filling and make it taste like it was from a bakery? (And no, it's not flour or cornstarch.) What if it took no professional skills or talent? What if it was as simple as boiling water? Well, it is! Read on to learn this trick. LEARN MORE   How meat could actually save the planet Meat has had a rough few years. Since a shocking 2006 report found that livestock are a major contributor to climate change, there has been a nationwide ― if not global ― movement to eat less meat. But many experts say that the war on meat is missing the point. There is an extensive body of research suggesting that livestock should not shoulder blame for the climate crisis. In fact, these experts argue that grazing animals are a crucial part of the solution. “The current methods of meat production are absolutely unacceptable from an environmental and animal welfare standpoint, but that doesn’t logically lead us to the conclusion that we should get rid of meat,” said Nicolette Hahn Niman, an environmental lawyer-turned-cattle rancher. “The conversation tends to miss this basic point: It’s not whether or not we have animals, it’s how they’re managed.” CHECK OUT THE SOLUTION   Turkey bacon isn't doing you any favors   If you're substituting bacon with turkey bacon or a vegetarian alternative, you may not actually be making a smart swap for your health. Check out these eye-opening comparisons. READ MORE     Eat on: The Sights, Sounds And Realities That Only Butchers Experience This Pizza Shop Is Selling Just The Crusts, And It's Confusing Everyone 20 Spot-On Tweets For People Who Hate Mushrooms 10 Summer Pasta Recipes That Take The Work Out Of Dinner    .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe