T-day best

Our Thanksgiving was a quiet one with my parents, brother and sister. Our weekend of much snacking was happily interrupted by the early (12 days) arrival of my new niece the day after T-day. I'm kind of happy I missed out on those calories - will have to use them up during Christmas. :)

One thing I have been very grateful for is Audrey's 'super-play mode.' She played by herself all day Thursday going from one thing to the next. Her level of play gets very intense/focused with no suggestions needed and no extra playmate needed either. I am amazed at how long she entertains herself. It's like she's on a mission and doesn't want any interruptions.

My favorite, favorite thing on Thanksgiving is our homemade lemon meringue pie. Yuuuummy! Everything else we make is good, but I have a hard time waiting for the pie. It seems to have the right amount of lemon in it and I love our thick pie crust. mmm mmm I thought I'd share the recipe for those who may want it.


Lemon Pie
Mix together:
3 Tbsp cornstarch & 1 1/4 c. sugar

Add: 5 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 grated lemon rind
3 beaten egg yolks

Add: 1 1/2 c. water & 1 Tbsp butter

Cook on med until boiling, then cook 2 min longer. Stirring frequently. Pour into a baked 9-10" pie shell. Top with meringue while filling is still hot.

Meringue
4 egg whites (room temperature)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
8 Tbsp sugar

Beat egg whites w/vanilla & tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating til stiff & glossy peaks form & all sugar is dissolved. Spread over hot filling - sealing all edges. Bake 350 12-15 min. Cool

Pie Crust
Mix together/cut in:
3 c. flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp soda
1 1/2 c. shortening

Add: 1 egg
2 tsp vinegar
1/4 c. cold water

Separate into 2 balls and chill. Roll out and bake 450 for 10 min.