in order to render a thoughtful, complete, review

This year's turkey day hike was the BEST. Mid 50's for temps, sunny, breezes, we did not get lost, no one sprained and ankle, and we got home in time for Chris to get the turkey out of the oven.

But I am getting ahead of myself.   

Coffee and a leisurely setting of the table is how things started out for me, while Chris tended to turkey duties. Then we slipped on our jackets/vests and headed out of doors.  

Getting out for a walk before dinner is my favorite part of Thanksgiving day. Taking a break from the kitchen chores before everyone arrives sets a good tone for the day.  Not to mention the appetite building.  

It wasn't a long hike.  Just a few miles.  Enough to be able to pay proper homage to the Thanksgiving day pies prepared by Ann without worrying about caloric intake.

My personal favorite was the pecan/pumpkin, followed closely by the regular pumpkin, but let's not forget the apple with a hint of lemon that was also divine.  I had to have some of each in order to render a thoughtful, complete, review.  If someone is going to go to this much work on dessert, it's the least I can do. 

Comments

[Joan]

Those pies are gorgeous. I'll bet they tasted as good as they look.

[Janet]

I wish I had been at your house for Thanksgiving!! Those pies look divine!!

[Chris oliveira]

The pies are beautiful! Happy thanksgiving!

[Sharon Walworth]

splendid spread!!! For our family gathering, my responsibility was a huge appetizer cheese tray. I made a "taste of home magazine" recipe called "Gentleman's Whiskey Bacon Jam"............ It was SPLENDID, perhaps because I used bourbon and followed the recipe exactly. It hardens up when cooled, but with a few seconds in the microwave becomes a delicious spread for crackers or cheese or meats. You can find the recipe online: it makes 3 cups and freezes nicely. Christmas gifts coming up!!!

[Carol]

Sharon: that jam sounds fabulous! Going to get the recipe NOW!