Before you start whipping up this summer's pastry treats, we provide insights and tips on how to create the perfect pie and VPR's John Dillon provides an update on Vermont Yankee.

Susan Reid, a chef at King Arthur Flour in Norwich says there are three things to judge a pie by.

On Thanksgiving Day, there's always room for a slice of pie. King Arthur Flour's Susan Reid shares expert tips on making the perfect pie. Plus we go for a walk in the woods with Mary Holland, author of "Naturally Curious." And we hear from VPR listeners about why they're thankful this year.