By Elliana Feldman

The image features a beautifully styled flat-lay photograph of a lattice-top pie sitting on a dark wooden surface. The pie has a golden-brown, perfectly baked crust with a crisscross lattice design on top, giving it a classic, homemade appearance. The lighting is soft and warm, highlighting the rich texture and color of the crust. To the right of the pie, there's a single green leaf—possibly basil or mint—adding a touch of freshness and color contrast. Just above that, a shiny red apple rests partially in frame, suggesting that the pie might be apple-based or at least inspired by traditional American fruit pies. The background and overall composition evoke a rustic, comforting, and nostalgic feel—perfectly aligning with the theme of the “American Dream Pie.”

American Dream Pie
7 servings 15 minutes
EACH INGREDIENT AND LAYER WILL REPRESENT AN ASPECT OF HER LIFE THAT HAS SHAPED HER AMERICAN DREAM AND LIFE IN AMERICA

100 ml of ambition
50 g of hard work
1 tbs entrepreneurship
2 tsp of hopefulness a pinch of love

  1. The crust is the foundation of her dream of living a better life. The crust is sturdy, has a familiar taste, and represents home and new beginnings.
  2. The next layer is mixed berry. This represents her life as a language interpreter. The mix of various berries can perfectly describe how she can bridge different cultures and languages.
  3. Layer 2 is peanut butter and jelly. These classic childlike combos can perfectly encapsulate her life as a babysitter and learning how families operate in America
  4. The following layer is a mint chocolate chip to convey her experience working as a dental assistant
  5. Next, to display her as a pharmacist, the flavor will be lemon as those are calming and soothing.
  6. Layer 5 will be a lime curd. Working as a real estate agent is about finding homes and building dreams. A bright, tangy flavor captures the excitement of possibilities and the complexity of building foundations in life.
  7. The lattice design of the top of the pie crust is the perfect mix of beauty and function. The orthopedic profession is about strength and structure, so this layer should be well-designed and supportive.
  8. To top the pie off, a dollop of whipped cream is needed. Comedy and TV bring lightness, joy, and creativity. This airy and visually exciting top layer reflects the performance aspect of being in entertainment.

V is…

  • 80 years old
  • Female
  • White
  • Homosexual
  • Israeli
  • Lower Middle Class
  • Jewish