It all began with two simple claims, both made in response to this question from

Jamie Schwartz:

Any suggestions as to who makes the best pies in Charlottesville?

May 8, 12:29 pm.

Marijean Jaggers:

I am the pie master.

May 8, 12:37 pm.

Brian Geiger:

I have been told that my Apple Pie was Absolutely The Best…

May 8, 12:49 pm.

To determine who can claim the title of Charlottesville’s Best Piemaker 2009, Marijean and Brian have agreed to a PieDown in which a panel of Esteemed Judges makes the final determination.