MY GRANDSON UNDERSTANDS pi. I don’t. Did I mention that Isaac only recently turned six and is in kindergarten? His dad, a math major and actuary, taught him about pi some time ago.
Today my daughter texted a photo of Isaac displaying the pi formula, as he wrote it number-by-number. Isaac wanted to stay home from school so he didn’t miss Pi Day. Not sure what he would miss since his mom is, like me, mathematically-challenged and Dad was working. But who understands how a six-year-old mathematician’s mind works? Not me.
Given he couldn’t skip school, Isaac informed his mom that he would drink an infinite amount of water today because pi is infinite. That seems logical, although I would opt for an infinite amount of pie.
To all of you math nerds (and I mean that in the kindest way)—and that includes my son, a son-in-law, granddaughter, Isaac and a sister-in-law—enjoy your pi. I’ll never understand. But pie? Yup, that I understand.
For all you pie lovers, here’s an easy-to-make, healthy pie that is a family favorite. What types of pie do you especially like?
Chocolate Tofu Pie
10-12 oz. soft silken tofu
10 oz. dark chocolate chips
1-2 tsp. vanilla
9” graham cracker pie crust
In blender, blend tofu until smooth. Add vanilla. Blend again. Melt chocolate chips. Add melted chocolate to tofu in blender and mix thoroughly until smooth. Pour into pie crust. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours minimum. This keeps well in the fridge for several days. Serve with sliced strawberries, optional.
Tips: If you can’t find soft silken tofu, soft or firm will work. It just takes a lot more time to blend. Cut the tofu into chunks for easier blending. Also, if you are serving this to kids or picky adults, don’t mention the word “tofu.”
© Copyright 2025 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
Sweet post! I’m going to text you a post from my friend the pie judge on pi day.
A pie judge, now there’s a job that I could like. Happy Pi or Pie Day, my friend!
Tofu is one of my appetite killers, – aside from “vegeterian”, Lutefisk (any fish outside of Tuna, or Salmon) or Haggiss – also – Sushi! I do have my appetite Standards. – Open-faced Beef sandwich, Chicken fried steak, Swedish Meat balls, and – ah – the list goes on from there!
Oh, Gunny, in this chocolate pie, you can’t even taste the tofu. I’ll have a hot beef sandwich, thank you.
Pie please. 😉 It was clever to assign 3/14 as pi day.
Pie for me all the way. Not pi. I’ll leave that for Isaac.
I so prefer pie to pi any day. fresh fruit pies are my favor, especially strawberry rhubarb and cherry pies. amazing about your grandson! wow –
Those two pies sound delicious. Both Isaac and his older sister excel in math.
how wonderful, I’m always in awe of people who have a good understanding of math
I’m also in awe of them. But, as my accountant shared the other day when I said I couldn’t do what she does. She replied that she couldn’t do what I do, that is write. It’s great we each have our own talents and interests to make this world (mostly) work.
how I’ve always felt, we each have our gifts and challenges
We absolutely do each have our own gifts and talents. So thankful for that.
ooh I will have to save this recipe to try someday. We celebrated pi day with pizza pie!
We did the same. Pizza pie.
We’re separated by more than an ocean, Audrey! Only the US puts the month before the day, so I was spared pi day on 14/3/25. However, the UK had pie week in the first week of March, with bakers competing for prizes. I’m sure they’d let you enter your tofu pie, or act as a guest judge. We do have more savoury pies than the US, but I’d eat almost anything if it was wrapped in home made pastry. I love a cheese and onion or steak and mushroom pie.
Judith, it’s good to hear from you and about your Pie Day an ocean away. That savory pie sounds really good.