The Truth about Casa Tlatenchi’s Pie Lovers

Let me tell you about a time I won over somebody who disliked pies and changed them into pie lovers ❤ 

A family friend’s birthday was coming up and asked me to take something. She knew I baked and she had mentioned she was not a fan of fruit pies. They are too sweet and dense in her opinion. This was probably one of the first challenges I faced when baking pies. Was I willing to share them with those who were not fans of pies?

As the weeks went by, I started to look up pie recipes online and tried them out. As I did that, I reached out to my very own taste testers: my parents and my siblings. My parents said it tasted good but that it needed more flavor. I continued to refine the recipe and I reached out to my brothers to try it. They are known for their unfiltered opinions when they try something new, so I asked them for their feedback. To my surprise, they responded that they liked it.

It was enough for me to regain confidence, so I made the best version of my apple pie. My sister who loves apple pies, took it with her, and, while I wasn’t able to join, I was hoping to hear good news about the apple pie.

When I reconnected with her, she told me that the pie was gone by the time the event ended. To my surprise, she said everyone enjoyed it and the sweetness and freshness of the pie were unlike the ones she had tried in the past.

So what is the truth about Casa Tlatenchi’s pie-lovers? If I hadn’t let go of my fear of people trying my products, I wouldn’t have known that some people are open to trying something new. Even when it is something they once disliked. It was only because of this, that I knew our family friend now loved apple pies. That makes it special to me and if you’d like to know firsthand why she changed her mind, order your very own apple pie here.

The Lesson: 

Do not be afraid to share your creations with the world! For me, the process was starting at home, getting my parents and sibling to taste test before going out to a birthday party where I knew the stakes were high. For you, that might be the same or it might look different. However, do not allow that fear of rejection to take over, because it limits the growth of your idea, your capabilities, and overall success. You can grow so much with the feedback of others and if you are looking to start a business, this is a mentality I would suggest you hold on to. 

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