In the days before Thanksgiving, the pumpkin pie was made. When it's a celebration for two, my usual pie making expert will not be bringing her beautiful pies. Therefore I must buckle down, woman-up... aka whip one up myself. I used my "go-to" recipe from Cooks Illustrated.
What makes this recipe great is the use of fresh ginger and the addition of sweet potatoes along with pumpkin. If you are wondering, the vodka above is for the pie crust. They said to use it so I did.
It looks promising. We shall see on Thursday.
The Farkle Zoom practice round went off without a hitch. The Moss's will be having a cut-throat tournament stretching from Virginia to California as part of our Turkey celebration. It's a good game to play on ZOOM. We all raised our hands and took the "on my honor I will do my best to follow all the rules of this game even though it would be easy to cheat when playing virtually" pledge. Rally hats required.
In other news, I made a new friend because I switched up my walking routine in order to make the pie in the morning. What's not to like about a friendly face like this?
Cuttings from a walk were put in the "holy water" bottle that reminds me of Angie.
Here is the yarn for my next project. More details to come, but isn't that a lovely color? I might start it after dinner tomorrow. Perhaps while watching a movie. With my feet up?
Any and all suggestions for favorite holiday movies are requested. Please!
P.S. I have discovered they make champagne in 6.3 oz bottles. Chris procured a 4 pack for me. Bottle #1 was raised in a combination birthday/whew I made it through the day toast tonight, bottle #2 is slated for sipping while cooking and maybe a little cheese/nosh pre-dinner appetizer on Thursday, bottle #3 is on the menu with orange juice for a Saturday mimosa along with avocado toast, and bottle #4 is a wild card.
I'm still reading...and loving your blog. Thank you for making a bright spot in my day.
Posted by: Susan Bjerke | 11/26/2020 at 12:30 AM
loved bottle number one! xoxo
Posted by: Sharron | 11/26/2020 at 06:54 AM
Happy birthday!
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 11/26/2020 at 07:58 AM
That birthday toast was for Sharron 😄
Posted by: Carol | 11/26/2020 at 08:30 AM
Me too Sharron ❤️
Posted by: Carol | 11/26/2020 at 08:41 AM
Thank you Susan!
Posted by: Carol | 11/26/2020 at 08:58 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, Carol, and Chris! Thanks for sharing and brightening our days.
Posted by: jacki long | 11/26/2020 at 01:10 PM
Thank you for sharing all your feel good moments. Life's simple things can bring us much joy as in finding a new friend in a horse. If perhaps you walk that way again maybe hes enjoy a carrot or apple? I'm enjoying your posts and you sharing your life of gratitude. Thank you. And... that yarn.... a GREAT color and I can't wait to see what becomes of it.
Posted by: Emie | 11/28/2020 at 03:30 AM