Paula Haney is the mama in the Hoosier Mama name.

The owner of the shop, Paula, is ever smiling and very comfortable around apples.

I was asked by the owner of Hoosier Mama Pies to send photos I had taken at the store's opening to USA Today.   Hoosier Mama pie photos for 10 Great pies feature running Jan. 22.

Finished product.

Avoiding soggy bottom fruit pies - Along with starting out with a good hot oven to set the crust we dust the bottom of the crust with a 50/50 mixture of flour & sugar. Around the pie kitchen it is referred to as "crust dust" and is always included in any fresh fruit pies.