Crust

 I've been craving my Mom's pies.  She was outstanding in the kitchen.  Only our neighbor came close.

It was all from scratch and each was unique.  Only her and our neighbor had acceptable meringue.

And the crust was the key.

It was flaky yet solid and tasty yet not overpowering.  

Of course she is gone, so either I try to reproduce one or find someone who could.

That's what auditions are for.

Samples are welcome and everyone has a chance.  

You can't take someone's word.  They have to prove themselves.

It's true for pie as well as movie/tv production or anything creative.  That includes restoring the Republic.

We have the recipe.

Let's see what we can do.