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Jared Kaufman

Jared Kaufman is a food and features reporter at the Pioneer Press and a nationally known cheesemonger. A Twin Cities native, he holds degrees in food studies from Boston University and in journalism from the University of Missouri and moonlights as a standup comedian.

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How to pull off the perfect pie

Pie may seem scary to make from scratch, but well-made pie can be creative and expressive and tell stories of generations, local bakers say.