Thanks Giving came and went in a flash ! The initial plan was for Paul to slog in the kitchen and slog over the stove and a quiet dinner among us. Fortunately to Paul's rescue, we were invited to Paul's older brother, Casey's house for Thanks Giving dinner instead. I know it's a relief for Paul cause that means no cooking, no sweating but ready food. Casey's wife Joanna aka my older SIL is incharge of the menu which includes a whole Turkey, Long Bean casserole, Mash Potato, Corn casserole which resemble a corn bread, Corn and Stuffings.
As for me and Paul, our responsibilities are the Pies which includes my personal favourite Key Lime Pie and the "Thanks Giving" Pie - Pumpkin Pie with it's accessory - Whipped Cream. Yeah, whipped cream, that surely boast any dull and plain pie to the top.
Beside us as the invited guest, Joanna's family were there as well. When dinner is served, it was totally different from what I expected. I expect a recreation of the scene from the movie which everyone sits on the long table with the yummy-licious food laying infront of us and the head of the family or the eldest will say a prayer. Yup, that type of thing or scene. In reality, all the food were lay out on the dining table along with the cutleries and the hostess told me "Just go ahead, no need to wait". Though not all the guest were there yet. Thus to me, it feel more like a dinner then a special Thanks Giving. Oh well, different family have different style. The food is delicious and while I am chewing my turkey, I can't help but wonder how many thousands in the turkey population had been slaughtered and sacrificed for this occassion.
After my food had settled down, I made a swift attacked for the pies. Yes, it's my very first pumpkin pie and I'm skeptical. Desserts are meant to be sweet and sinful but this vegetable pie seems so guilt-free. Before I fully convinced myself that maybe I can have a second slice of this guilt-free pie, Paul flashed the can of whipped cream and started loaded it all over my pie. In that very instant, I kissed my second slice goodbye. My first bite was intense and my brain registered the flavor and my taste bud approved it's ingredient and taste. It was yummy-licious but I had to utilise all the power and inner strength within me to restrain myself from the second slice....
Verdict - I love Pumpkin pie but it have to be accompanied by whipped cream.
As for me and Paul, our responsibilities are the Pies which includes my personal favourite Key Lime Pie and the "Thanks Giving" Pie - Pumpkin Pie with it's accessory - Whipped Cream. Yeah, whipped cream, that surely boast any dull and plain pie to the top.
Beside us as the invited guest, Joanna's family were there as well. When dinner is served, it was totally different from what I expected. I expect a recreation of the scene from the movie which everyone sits on the long table with the yummy-licious food laying infront of us and the head of the family or the eldest will say a prayer. Yup, that type of thing or scene. In reality, all the food were lay out on the dining table along with the cutleries and the hostess told me "Just go ahead, no need to wait". Though not all the guest were there yet. Thus to me, it feel more like a dinner then a special Thanks Giving. Oh well, different family have different style. The food is delicious and while I am chewing my turkey, I can't help but wonder how many thousands in the turkey population had been slaughtered and sacrificed for this occassion.
After my food had settled down, I made a swift attacked for the pies. Yes, it's my very first pumpkin pie and I'm skeptical. Desserts are meant to be sweet and sinful but this vegetable pie seems so guilt-free. Before I fully convinced myself that maybe I can have a second slice of this guilt-free pie, Paul flashed the can of whipped cream and started loaded it all over my pie. In that very instant, I kissed my second slice goodbye. My first bite was intense and my brain registered the flavor and my taste bud approved it's ingredient and taste. It was yummy-licious but I had to utilise all the power and inner strength within me to restrain myself from the second slice....
Verdict - I love Pumpkin pie but it have to be accompanied by whipped cream.
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