Turkey Day

Two weeks until turkey and mashed potatoes smothered with gravy, cranberry sauce, brussel sprouts, stuffing, squash, and clams. The main course is always fine and dandy, but the pies is where it's at. Pumpkin, minced meat, apple, blueberry, rhubarb, rum pecan, cherry, banana cream, peach, and lime. It's important to fill up your main stomach on turkey and 'taters, but never let them spill over into the dessert stomach. After you finish the main course, don't dive into the pies right away; take a rest for about half and hour and talk with the aunts and uncle. Maybe play a little bridge or hearts. Then, while you're still playing, have someone bring out the pies and cider. Please do not ruin the pies by eating them with ice cream; it will just take away from the flavor. The only exception is apple pie. You can have a little bit of vanilla ice cream with the apple pie if you want. The pumpkin pie should be served with a tad of whipped cream, but other than that don't add anything else to the pies. I would advise starting with the rum-pecan and banana-cream pies; they are too sweet to be saved for last. Don't scarf down huge bites at a time. The meal is all about relaxing, so take little bites and enjoy yourself.

Remember, only two weeks left. I would recommend buying your practice turkey soon so that you can have your warm-up thanksgiving this weekend.