Happy Thanksgiving 2015
10:20 PM
Hey everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful day today, to those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I made some apple pie. Homemade apple pie with a crumble topping. Apparently, this is a Dutch style apple pie because of the top. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
Oh, and did I mention that it is also gluten free?
Based off of the gorgeous photos I took, the apple pie looks like a success. But the camera can fool you. The apple pie tasted amazing, but the look was darker than expected because of the type of brown sugar I used. I should have gotten some light brown sugar, but I was lazy and used what I got on hand in my pantry. I think we can all relate to that feeling.
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| Why does the crumble topping end up looking like ground beef before it is baked? WHY? |
Most of my extended family lives in Canada, so I spent the day with my parents and my sister. We don't exactly have a traditional American Thanksgiving anyways, but still the day was nice regardless. It was super cold outside, with frost on the ground for most of the morning. The sun was shining brightly through the window. I could hear some of the kids in the cul-de-sac of my neighborhood laughing and playing outside. With the fireplace crackling in the background and a cozy warm blanket on my lap, I had a great Thanksgiving today.
I am so thankful to have such wonderful, caring, and loving family and friends in my life. I have a great support group, people I can always rely on and turn to whenever times get tough. I am thankful for the good education I am getting from university, as not everyone is as lucky as I am to be able to afford going to school. I am also very thankful for all you guys, you who read my blog and comment and react to what I post. I love waking up every morning and checking my phone to see notifications for new comments on my posts. I love hearing what you guys have to say. I also love discovering new bloggers to follow, and reading what they have to say.
There's a lot I am thankful for, but I won't list it all. First, it's because that's very cliche. Secondly, that would make for a long post, which I don't think you guys would actually want to read. And my third reason is because I don't save up all my thanks and accumulate it all for one day to give out and share. I try to acknowledge, each and everyday, and to reflect on what I am most thankful for in my life. I think that's the best way to go.
On a related note, that apple pie turned out pretty good. People generally think that baking gluten-free goods is too difficult, resulting in a nasty mess. I, however, beg to differ. Gluten-free baking IS NOT that hard! Yeah, it takes some practice to know how to modify recipes, and to really get to know what works and what doesn't, but it really isn't too difficult. You just really need to understand what role different ingredients play in baking.
I would give it an 8 out of 10. Because of that, I think I will make it a second time before posting the recipe. I want it to be perfect before I share with you guys.
Sorry if I just tempted you and made you jealous by posting these pictures of my pie. Go run to the store if you're desperate. Trader Joe's has some awesome apple pie you could probably get if you really want some that badly. Or just visualize it and imagine it in your head. No unnecessary calories that way. Oh damn. I should have done that too, instead of eating all that sugary, apple goodness. Just kidding, visualizing it wouldn't cut it.
Tomorrow morning I am planning on going Black Friday shopping. I used to go almost every year, but I didn't the last two years. I usually spend Black Friday looking for new shoes. This year, I am also looking for some new shoes, but also a good winter coat. Hopefully I will be able to fight my way through aggressive shoppers. I swear I am getting old or something. I used to not be this vulnerable to the cold. I used to be almost immune, wearing a thin shirt and feeling fine. It's weird.
Anyways, just wanted to share a quick post with you guys. I hope you are all doing well.
Lemme know in the comments below what you are thankful for! I would love to hear what you guys have to say!
I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving, and thanks for reading!
Til next time,
~A
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DeleteOMG this pie looks sooo delicious!! *-* I want the recipe!
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Hahaha thank you! I'll definitely post the recipe soon, in time for Christmas!
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DeleteI've always liked the idea of Thanksgiving - I wish we'd celebrate it in the UK! The apple pie looks absolutely scrumptious <3
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Thanks Kay! And you should just make Thanksgiving a thing in the UK regardless! It's a great excuse to eat good food and spend time with loved ones, so why not? haha
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I always wonder though, what do vegetarians have for Thanksgiving? Since obviously we wouldn't have turkey and that's a staple meal... What kind of alternatives do people go for? x
DeleteThat's such a great question! Besides the commonly joked about tofurkey, there are plenty of options for vegetarians on Thanksgiving! I personally haven't tried tofurkey, so I don't really know how it tastes.
DeleteA lot of popular fall dishes, such as roast vegetables, stuffed squash, chili, vegetable pot pies, mushroom tarts, would work. There are many possibilities! The most important part of the meal (in my opinion because of my insane sweet tooth) is dessert, which is usually pumpkin, pecan, or apple pie (which is the one I chose because I like that best) and those definitely work well for vegetarians.
These all sound really yummy! Here in the UK, we traditionally have turkey for Christmas. As a veggie, I usually have a nut roast or a veggie lasagna. I've never had a pumpkin pie, but that sounds absolutely delicious! :)
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DeleteMmm veggie lasagna sounds delicious! Gooey melted cheese and tomato sauce is the best combination ever!
Pumpkin pie is really tasty! If you love the taste of pumpkin, this is definitely something for you! Imagine a pumpkin spice latte, but ten times better because it's in the edible form.
I think Thanksgiving is such a great holiday! Too bad we don't celebrate it in Slovenia :)
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I agree, I really like how Thanksgiving gives us a chance to spend time with family and friends, to make good food, and to just relax. And yes, that's too bad. One less day off from school and work :(
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DeleteThat pie looks delicious! Great job!
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Thank you! I was actually pretty surprised at how it turned out haha
DeleteThat apple pie looks mouthwatering!! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving :)
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Thank you! I'm pretty happy that it ended up looking presentable enough for photos haha
DeleteThat does look delicious! I love anything with a crumble topping :)))))) Happy Thanksgiving!
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Crumble topping are the best! They really make baked goods taste way better
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DeleteI reallyyyyyy want to try that pie!!! It seems soooooo delicious (: Maybe I'll try it in the next week or something!!
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I am planning on making it again once more just to be sure, and then I will definitely share the recipe with all of you!
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Amazing post! I'm sooo sad because we don't celebrate Thanksgiving in my country... :/ I'm following you ♥ Follow me too if you want http://everythinggirlneedstoknow.blogspot.ba/
ReplyDeleteThanks! And yeah that's too bad, at least the holidays are fast approaching, which would be another good excuse to have a fun family gathering with good food. That's something to definitely look forward to.
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That pie looks absolutely delicious, so good that it's gluten-free too! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! x
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Thank you! I'm still experimenting on gluten-free treats, and I'm pretty proud with how it turned out hahaha
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looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing.
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DeleteIt seems so delicious!!!In Italy we don't celebrate Thanksgiving,great celebration!!!
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DeleteWow Yummy looking pie!!! =) Hope you had a great Thanksgiving Celebration!
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Deletewow great job on baking that pie. it looks delish...if I did cook or bake I would def try. haha. but I am so bad in the kitchen. sounds like you had an awesome thanksgiving. im def thankful for my health and family.
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Thanks! And you should definitely give it a try! It's not too difficult. Several years ago, I wouldn't have pictured myself making an entire apple pie from scratch for Thanksgiving all by myself, let alone it being gluten-free as well.
DeleteGood health was something I completely forgot about when I was thinking of what I am thankful for. That's a good one.
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It looks so yummy! Hope you had fantastic thanksgiving day!
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Yum, yum your apple pie looks to die for and gluten free! I always serve mine with a vanilla sauce it is so good. I will have to start to research some gluten free options as well. I found out that with less gluten my skin is much better and I do not feel as bloated.
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Mmm I would love to know your recipe for the vanilla sauce! That sounds delicious!
DeleteSame here, cutting out gluten in my diet makes me feel way better. It's sad though because gluten is in everything!
I did! I got some wonderful stuff from Black Friday shopping. A couple new coats and a pair of boots. :)
thanks for reading, I hope you have a wonderful day!