New life of pie: for years, pie has played plain Jane to cupcake's Cinderella story. Now, it's shaking off its sleepy image with crazy flavors and innovations. Here's where it's happening

San Francisco's Chile Pies & Ice Cream gussies up classic flavors: Try the apple with green chiles and a cheddar crust. greenchilekitchen.com

A Christmas Tradition with a Vintage TwistOk, here we goMy mother loved to find new crafts for us to do every year at Christmas and this was my favorite. I loved those times with my family, the 1950's and 60's. Moms were mom and dads were dads. I hope you will find this recipe will bring hours or joy with your family, as it did with mine.At Seattle's High 5 Pie, expect daring flavors baked into pie pops (yes, pie lollipops), and folded into jars and mini turnovers. high5pie.com

Lines form early at Whiffies food cart in Portland for the vegan chocolate coconut and barbecue brisket pies. whiffies.com One-man operation The Piecycle pedals pies around Seattle's University District. twitter.com/thepiecycle