Pumpkin Pie
While apple pie may have misappropriated origins (the first recipe appeared in England around 1381, not in the U.S.), pumpkin pie deserves more credit as a purely American dessert.
Read morePosts tagged ‘Thanksgiving’
Nov 22
Nov 21
Postpone Thanksgiving?!
In October, 1705, the Connecticut settlement of Colchester was facing an early winter. While New England was known for its cold snaps, this one was unusually premature and severe, with temperatures so low that nearby waterways froze. The timing was unfortunate!
Read moreNov 17
The Thanksgiving “Who”
As Thanksgiving approaches an important question arises. If I am giving thanks, to whom is that thanks directed?
Read moreNov 24
Giving Thanks
On this day we set aside each year to offer thanks and gratitude for all our blessings, we came across a quote that touched our hearts. We hope it might touch yours too.
Read moreNov 26
Nov 17
Pen A Note!
Oh Pooh! How we love you!
This being our Thanksgiving season, why not pen a note to your best chum? Here are a few ideas.
Read moreNov 12
A Thursday Chuckle
Thanksgiving is just two weeks from today. Depending on where you live and what the Covid restrictions are in your area your family gathering on this treasured holiday may look very different than it usually would.
Read moreOct 23
Giving Thanks!
Thanksgiving is around the corner – YES – believe it! Here’s a wonderful idea for you and your family! Read more
Nov 15
Nov 29
More Thanks!
It should not surprise our Chums that we have not put away the “Gratitude Thoughts” just yet! In fact, we found this really interesting article on History.com about how some other countries celebrate Thanksgiving. Read more
Nov 28
Well Done!
Oh, how we love to share touching moments! We are always so grateful to hear of them! Here is one from Avianne Tan of Good Morning America that was over-the-top generous. Read more
Nov 23
Time To Unite
We came across this wonderful article in the Wall Street Journal, written by Melanie Kirkpatrick and just HAD to share it with all of you. Read more
Nov 27
Nov 6
Pies for Thanksgiving!
Photograph courtesy of eatingwell.com
We realize that it is a few weeks until Thanksgiving but we thought it might not be too early to start thinking about what you might serve or take.
Nov 5
Ah ha – Thanksgiving = Cranberries
The pilgrims were introduced to the cranberry by the Native Americans and, oh, what a great introduction that was!
Nov 4
Thanksgiving Table
Feel you need a new dining room table to have your family over for Thanksgiving? Read more
Oct 13
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Nov 28
Let Us Rejoice!
How very fitting this is today as we pause to give thanks and express our gratitude to God for all He has done. Read more
Nov 20
A Taste of Southern Thanksgiving – Pecan Pie
When most people think of a Thanksgiving pie they automatically think pumpkin. But in my family it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Pecan Pie:) Read more
