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Sunny Slice Co. offers mango pies, and a story

Sommer Brugal

Two images of mango pies. — Sunny Slice Co. launched in July. Photo courtesy Natalia Martinez-Kalinina

When Natalia Martinez-Kalinina was a child in Havana, her abuela would collect mangoes from their "towering" mango tree to hand out to neighbors, friends and strangers.

Now, years later, Martinez-Kalinina is hoping to embody and honor that sense of community with her new business.

State of pie: Sunny Slice Co., a seasonal mango pie biz, launched this month, offering made-to-order whole pies or by the slice.

The season will run from June through August, or as long as the mangos are tasty.

💭 My thought bubble: Full disclosure: Natalia is a friend of mine, which means I'm already a fan of her pies — as such, the decision between a whole pie and a slice seems obvious to me.

The intrigue: While the official biz may be new, Martinez-Kalinina has been baking mango pies for quite some time — a simple ritual she began years ago to honor her late abuela.

Back in Havana, she assisted her abuela in gifting the fruit to others, "watching how a simple act of giving could tether people together."
Sharing the pies — Natalia's take on the all-American classic mixed with a bit of "Cuban improvisation" — is a "reminder that home is something we can keep remaking" and there's always enough to share.

How it works: Orders are placed via text (see Instagram). Slices are $8, while whole pies are $40. A cut of every pie goes to Meals on Wheels.

What's next: I'll be ordering my pie this weekend. Happy eating!

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