David could get out of bed, but he is a little sore. Today is going to be a food prep day. David woke up with the goal of making pumpkin and apple pies. He stayed home to work on the dissertation while Ellie and I headed out to gather supplies. Ellie and I discovered the joys of apartment living on our way downstairs. The elevator and stairs were showing the effects of someone’s party. Wonder who is responsible for cleaning that up?
We headed back to the outdoor market for a pie pumpkin for David and another small pumpkin for Ellie to paint. She was so excited to pick out her own pumpkin. Then off to the store. We made a fun discovery on our “big store” Pris extra. They have pie crust. 1 ½ hours later we emerge with most of what we need for the party.
Back at home, David takes over the kitchen, steaming pumpkins and making pie crust. I wish I could bottle this smell. The scented candles don’t quite capture it. By the end of the day, we have two pumpkin pies, roasted pumpkin seeds and homemade stuffing to go on top of the hot chicken casserole. The hot chicken casserole just doesn’t taste the same. The stuffing is different with way too much sage, the chicken has a different texture and mayonnaise is a whole different taste. The stuffing can hopefully be fixed but I wonder how I can import Duke’s Mayonnaise.
While watching football, we gutted our pumpkin. Bedtime came quickly, so carving will have to wait until tomorrow!
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| David's pumpkin pie with homemade crust. |
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| Eww this is slimy. |
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| Mommy's turn. |
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