Pick One Of These Pi Day Specials To Enjoy Thursday
Thursday is Pi Day and there are plenty of specials to take advantage of! The day honors the mathematical constant π (pi), which is approximately equal to 3.14. Personally, I am NOT a math girl but I’m all about celebrating some food deals. In addition, I’m also all about celebrating ‘pies’. Now, I love a good pumpkin or chocolate cream pie! I also love other pies: pizza pies, chicken pot pies, quiche, and more. Not really what National Pi Day is all about but if you’re mathematically challenged, eating pie works!
This year, you can celebrate Pi Day at some eateries in our area. You can also take advantage of some deals at grocery stores. According to Chew Boom, here are some deals that you can snag in Charlotte and the surrounding area.
Pi Day Deals In Our Area
- 7-Eleven: Celebrates Pi Day With $3.14 Whole Pizza Deal On March 14, 2024
- Blaze Pizza: Offering $3.14 Custom Pizzas On March 14, 2024
- Burger King: Enjoy a free Hershey’s Sundae Pie with a purchase of $3.14 or more.
- Crumbl: All Crumbl locations will offer a special pie-themed Mystery Cookie flavor.
- Digiorno: The brand is introducing its Pizza Rescue Program. From March 14 through April 11, people disappointed by pizza delivery or carry-out fails can upload an image of their damaged pizza to DiGiornoPizzaRescue.com. To get a discount for a DiGiorno Pizza, an AI-enabled pizza technology will assess the pie fail and unlock a digital coupon based on the amount of damage.
- Marco’s Pizza: On National Pi Day (March 14), Marco’s is offering a medium 1-topping pizza for $3.14 with the purchase of any large or extra-large menu-priced pizza (use code PIDAY2024). The offer is available for online and app orders only.
- Marie Callender’s Pies: On March 14, head to mariecallendersmeals.com to claim a special online offer of $3.14 off select Marie Callender’s frozen multiserve dessert pies when shopping online at select retailers.
- Noodles & Co.: Offering Rewards Members $3.14 shareable with the purchase of a regular entree on March 14.
- Papa John’s: Celebrating Pi Day in a garlic epic way, Papa John’s will have its garlic epic stuffed crust pizza starting at just $13.99. Want a cheaper deal? Opt for the pizza chain’s large one-topping original or thin crust pizza for $8.99.
- Papa Murphy’s: On Thursday, March 14 fans can get 31.4% off all online orders (no cart minimum, regular priced items) with code PIDAY24.
- Pizza Hut: Guest Appreciation BOGO – Beginning 3/12 – 3/14 (Pi Day), Piza Hut is offering a special Guest Appreciation deal with a FREE Large 1-Topping Pizza with the purchase of a menu-priced large pizza. To claim this offer, customers click on the deal from the homepage to receive or enter code FREEPIZZA in the cart.
- Smoothie King: Apple Pie Smoothie for Pi Day – On 3/14, Healthy Rewards members can get a 20 oz. Apple Pie Smoothie for $3.14.This offer is only valid through the new Smoothie King Healthy Reward app. It offers a more seamless ordering experience and makes getting rewards easier.
It’s been a while since I’ve had any kind of pie! If the same goes for you, these are some deals to snag! I’ll be honest, I’m a big fan of Smoothie King, even though I don’t go lots. That said, that Apple Pie Smoothie sounds delightful! I’m in.
Foods You Should Probably Skip Air Frying
Large Bone-In Meat
We’re not talking about chicken wings here, we’re talking about large whole chickens. You’re better off sticking to an oven when it comes to cooking them. If you’re wondering why, chicken must be cooked to a specific temperature internally before being consumed. According to the USDA, all poultry should reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Unfortunately, air frying this food item doesn’t guarantee an even cook. But hey, at least chicken wings are small enough to get an even crisp. Just make sure you line the air fryer basket first if it’s raw meat.
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Wet Batters
An air fryer is not a deep fryer. So, if you’re looking to toss battered fries, meat cutlets, or battered veggies, think again. There’s a big chance the batter will drip down the base of the machine, causing a big mess and major cleanup after. Bad enough, some people didn’t know you even had to clean an air fryer regularly. No really, someone on Reddit shared that they didn’t wash their air fryer basket after each use. “I don’t think I’ve ever washed it lol. I’ve had it for 8 months and decided to finally wash it today,” they wrote. They continued to say how there was a bunch of “solidified juices” and “fat/ grease” from steak and chicken.
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Cheesy Foods
It’s possible to make your favorite cheesy snacks in an air fryer. But it can get messy. AllRecipes cautions against air frying cheese. This isn’t because of health reasons but for cleanup purposes. They point out that cheese melts fast. The outlet suggests sticking to foods that effectively hold the cheese in place. Maybe, just stick to frozen cheeses like mozzarella sticks.
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Leafy or Chard Greens
Sure you can go ahead and put those Brussels sprouts or broccoli in the air fryer. But skip putting spinach, collard, or chard leaves in. If you haven’t tried it already, light leaves might move and shift around during the cooking process. You may also come across a fairly dry vegetable if you don’t put a little oil with it. And, of course, you don’t want to forget the seasonings.
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Popcorn
Some people have tried it but you probably shouldn’t. Most air fryer models won’t reach the required temperature to pop the kernels. According to Jolly Time Pop Corn, the best popping temperature is between 400 and 460 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, popcorn kernels can become lodged within the air fryer’s heating element, which can potentially cause it to short.
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Pasta, Quinoa, Rice, Grains
Some grains like bread can be cooked in an air fryer. However, it can get a little tricky with lighter breads like toast and English muffins due to the air making them fly around. But anything like pasta, quinoa, and rice doesn’t do too well. Raw grains need to absorb water to cook. But there is some good news. If you have rice that’s already cooked, just add a little oil to reat in the air fryer.
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