CREDIT: KELLY GOWANLOCK
The Littlewood Pie Co. offers a variety of pies in their shop in two different sizes so everyone can find something to love.0

The Littlewood Pie Co. was busy this Thanksgiving weekend.

The pie shop, located on 2386 Main St., baked an impressive number of pies for the holiday.

Kelly Gowanlock, former Fanshawe students and owner of the shop, said that from Thursday to Sunday of the holiday long weekend, Littlewood produced an incredible 925 pies, with 226 of them being pumpkin pies.

“This weekend was way beyond what we ever expected. We expected to be busy but we never expected this,” Gowanlock said.

Littlewood opened its doors on Sept. 5. The pie shop produces a variety of pies including sweet pies like apple, peach, key lime and chocolate cream, savory pies like chicken or beef pot pie, curried chicken pie and tourtiere, a variety of quiches, tarty pies like butter raisin and butter pecan and even many gluten free options.

All the pies are made completely from scratch. Pies are available in either a full size serving six to eight people or a personal size serving one to two, all depending on your appetite Gowanlock said.

Gowanlock said Littlewood’s specialty is the elderberry pie, a seasonal option for anyone looking for a sweet treat.

Gowanlock studied culinary at Fanshawe for a year before having to leave for personal reasons. But she said that year prepared her enough to start her own business.

“It helped me so much, I really enjoyed the course. It helped me from the culinary side but also the entrepreneurial side as well,” Gowanlock said.

Gowanlock had some advice for any Fanshawe students who may be interested in starting their own business too.

“I think that if there’s a way to experience every side of the business you should,” she said.

When she left Fanshawe Gowanlock worked as a waitress, in a kitchen, and even in management. She said these experiences put into perspective the work her employees have to do, and by knowing what it’s like to work in all positions in her business she already knows the best way to operate them. “I’ve seen all sides,” Gowanlock said.

For more information on Littlewood Pie Co. or to make a special order visit their website at littlewoodpie.com.