Pie Making

My grandmother and great grandmother were some of the BEST pie makers and they LOVED to cook together. I had the privilege of being under their tutelage each Thanksgiving and Christmas. They would assign me the jobs of stirring the pudding mixtures and washing the dishes. They would hand me a bit of crust and I would try my best to make it look just like theirs. I think those women were secretly teaching me lessons in self control and patience because I can remember the excitement I felt waiting for what seemed an eternity to get the dough just right, the fillings to be the right consistency, and the meringues to puff up. Then, to learn the gift of service in hand washing endless amounts of dishes. The best was watching the faces of all our loved ones as we gathered around the table. Even the prayer seemed like it took forever! I am so very honored to have those memories with such precious godly women. Now I pray my girls can share in some of their heritage.

Today was the day to get that turkey out of the freezer and prepare the brine. I also went to the store today for a few last minute items and found some great deals on most everything needed for the big day. I'll make a Thanksgiving timeline available to help with planning. It will work for planning Christmas dinner as well.

Have a blessed day!