2 Suggestions for a Better Thanksgiving
The best Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie from Fork Knife Swoon.
I have a couple of hot takes to share with you in prep for Thanksgiving:
Must-Try Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This is an incredible pumpkin pie recipe. I don’t know about you, but at times when a recipe turns out too well, I basically vow never to make it again. I know that sounds crazy but the last thing I need is too much of a good thing, tempting me to binge eat. However, on occasions where others may partake in the helpful processes of consumption, such things can come out of retirement! Case in point? This pumpkin pie recipe from Fork Knife Swoon. It really is the best! And the secret weapon? A gingersnap crust! The only adjustment I made was using a fresh sugar pumpkin instead of the canned stuff. Do whatever you want; canned or fresh, but prepare yourself for the knowing that is the deliciousness of this pie. You’ll face some hard choices around the number of slices to hoard but that’s why I encourage you to consume with friends and family. There is safety in numbers!
A Song for the Season
Speaking of friends and family… below is song by The Highwomen for your holiday playlist. Growing-up my family was not one to sit around the table and enjoy a meal together. Neither of my parents cooked much which is probably why both my brother and I cook now. We craved more than food. We craved that sense of community and the adult version of me is making up for lost time. This song gives me all the feels, idealizing the holidays with the importance of “gathering”. I covet a good gather. That’s why I like cooking on ships! Everyone comes together to eat and break bread, reminding us that a community is what you make of it regardless of how we are related. So have a listen and add this song to your holiday mix.
No matter where you find yourself this Thanksgiving, whether at home or at sea, at a Friendsgiving or with family, I hope there is a crowded table awaiting you, loaded high with gingersnap pumpkin pie and other seasonal delights!
Get prepping and good luck, and of course, let me know what you’ll be putting out on your table.