The Options: Pumpkin or Apple (or Pecan?)

Pumpkin, Apple or Pecan

Option 1 | Option 2 | Wild Card

One of the very best things about Thanksgiving is that it’s not just a one-day type of thing. I’m talking leftovers, of course! John and I have already divvied up the generous amounts of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, rolls, etc. that his mom sent us home with into portions for the freezer, and we’re excited to feast throughout the remainder of the year. But the pies? Those are living in the fridge, ready to be gobbled up within the next couple of days. In fact, I may or may not have eaten some for breakfast (definitely did, though). So now, with sweet desserts on the brain, I feel led to break it down into options…

OPTION 1:

Pumpkin pie is obviously a Thanksgiving, fall time staple. That rich, spicy taste and ultra soft, pillowy texture is just too good to resist. Not to mention, it’s so gosh darn PRETTY to look at!

OPTION 2:

And yet, apple pie is just as hearty and the epitome of autumn flavor. I do marketing for a local realtor in town a few days a week, and he recently hosted a pie giveaway for his clients and team mates. Of the three options, John and I chose an apple, and I was blown away by the flavors in ours. De-LICIOUS!

WILD CARD:

I’m throwing in an extra wild card in today’s “Options” post, because we can’t talk pie without mentioning pecan. Although I’m fairly certain that it’s a sin given my residence in the south, I have actually never tried a pecan pie. I think I’ll have to remedy that this season…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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I’m spending the day with family today, but I thought I’d drop by to share a few (more specifically 10) things that I’m especially thankful for this year and in this moment. And certainly feel free to share your own thankful thoughts in the comments!

  1. The obvious, but nonetheless worthy-of-note things, like our home, our friends, our family, our 3 crazy animals and our laughter-filled marriage
  2. Hot tubs
  3. Washi tape
  4. IKEA
  5. Better Homes and Gardens
  6. YOU guys!!
  7. My parents’ wood-burning fireplace
  8. Bacon and eggs (morning, noon and night)
  9. Old movies
  10. Christmas music

My sister says that I should add barcodes to the list, although I can’t really comprehend why. Let’s mull on THAT this holiday…

Cheers!

P.S. For very, very last minute Thanksgiving tabletop ideas, hop back to Monday’s post!

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