Thu 26 Nov 2009
my specialty, sour cream lemon pie
when shane first had thanksgiving dinner at my family’s house i didn’t think much of it. the menu consisted of the usual, sage dressing from the red and white plaid cookbook, turkey, cranberry sauce from a can (now i make homemade), corn, salad (anyone else but me vote salad off the thanksgiving table island for being completely unnecessary?), homemade rolls and a vast assortment of fruit and pumpkin pies.
it wasn’t until later he mentioned–not by way of complaint but as an observation–that there hadn’t been any cream pies.
cream pies?
what is this cream pie of which you speak?
as i later spent thanksgiving at his house i discovered what had been missing. at his house cream pies were on the menu and there was a shocking lack of fruit pies.
and so i serve both.
so, here’s a little thanksgiving day debate for ya’ll today about your preference in pies.
fruit or cream?
and, in the spirit of the day, if you’d like to mention three things for which you give thanks on this day, please do.
happy thanksgiving!
November 26th, 2009 at 9:51 am
i am thankful for the wonderful and amazing people who read my blog.
i am thankful for my family
i am thankful for my friends
and i like both cream and fruit.
i am thankful my mother taught me how to make a great pie crust. it doesn’t matter what you fill it with as long as you start with a great crust. my pie preference is homemade!
November 26th, 2009 at 10:55 am
I am thankful for family, especially my husband’s family who is so kind to me and makes me feel at home with them (my parents were supposed to come up but they got sick–so I’ve been feeling a little blue).
I’m thankful for a good doctor and a pregnancy that’s progressing well.
And I’m thankful for chocolate!
Growing up we didn’t live near family so we always had a small dinner, usually with just one or two pies–pumpkin and sometimes pecan. I like fruit pies too; I could do cream, but for some reason with Thanksgiving I’d rather have fruit pie.
November 26th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I’m thankful that I got to meet you through blogging and for the thoughtful posts you write.
I’m thankful that all the cooking will be over in a few hours–which means we’ll finally get to eat that delicious meal!
I’m thankful for all the other stuff, too. Family, friends, a warm home, cars to drive, food on the table, etc.
And I’m really thankful for pies. Even though they aren’t my favorite dessert…they are growing on me. And while we’re on the topic: BOTH. At least we’re having both. Mincemeat, Oatmeal Pecan, Whipped Lemon Curd, and Caramel Pumpkin. (There’s fruit in the mincemeat, see?)
Happy Turkey Day! Love you!
November 26th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Cream pies!!
I am thankful for my husband’s safety in his dangerous job.
I am thankful for my destructo-monster who sometimes morphs into a regular cute little toddler who likes to cuddle.
I am thankful that I get to come HOME tomorrow for the first time in almost a year!!
and I am SO thankful for my wonderful sister who invited us over on top of the guests she’s already got so I don’t have to cook anything besides the sweet potatoes.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I am thankful for a car and home that are not broken
I am thankful for a husband who encourages me to nap
I am thankful for a savior who atoned for me
I am thankful that God keeps His promises
Fruit pies for Thanksgiving, Cream pies for Christmas, buttermilk and pecan for both.
November 26th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I have four chocolate and one pumpkin pie, and a chocolate raspberry cheesecake.
I am thankful for you.
November 26th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I’m thankful for medical science.
I’m thankful for my husband and children.
I’m thankful for lovely friends who teach me things.
Drat! I should’ve made your pie – that’s what was missing. I especially love your gingersnap crust. We had caramel pumpkin and a chocolate custard pie. And now I’m blissed out on carbs.
November 26th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
both cream and fruit pies in abundance and NO green salad. Lots of rolls, corn, turkey, mashed potatoes (sweet and white) gravy with the turkey drippings for a delectable flavor, and pistachio salad (yes I know it’s green but not leafy), and a relish tray for munching.
Mmmmmm.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Salad is a complete waste of table space. Mostly fruit pies, but we’ll have a cream pie if someone needs it on the menu.
I am thankful for my family.
I am thankful for my comfortable home.
I am thankful for the turkey that my husband fried today. Holy goodness.
November 27th, 2009 at 12:02 am
I’m thankful for my house.
We have fruit pies, but a cream pie has been known to sneak into the mix. Generally, Thanksgiving=fruit pies and the rest of the year celebrations=cream pie (or lemon meringue.)
November 27th, 2009 at 1:21 am
I grew up with too many pies, so I’m not really a pie fan, but, Holy Cow that picture looks delicious! I always loved sour cream blueberry, but that lemon looks mighty tasty. We have pumpkin crisp at our house.
I am thankful for happy children.
I am thankful for a silly, happy spouse.
I am thankful for life.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Cream, fruit, savory, I’ll take them all.
I’m thankful that through the miracle of the internet I can still throw in my two cents’ worth even when I show up late for the party.
I’m thankful to have finally found a lotion that keeps my skin from getting sore, even if it doesn’t smell that great.
I’m thankful Helen cancelled our Master Gardener study group today because there’s no way in heck my car’s going to make it up an unplowed road in the foothills of Spanish Fork.